NRF: Mother’s Day spending expected to reach $34.1 billion
According to the survey, 84% of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother's Day this year.
Retail News
Big Lots! to reopen 132 stores in May
Big Lots! stores will reopen in May in two phases, on May 1 and May 15.
Meijer baby gear recycling event returns
During the retailer’s first recycling event last fall, Meijer collected more than 13 tons of baby equipment.
Giant Eagle partners with EmpiRx to manage employee pharmacy benefits
“We are thrilled to be Giant Eagle’s new PBM provider,” said Danny Sanchez, Chief Executive Officer of EmpiRx Health.
Instacart, Schnucks expand smart shopping with Caper Carts in Missouri, Illinois
Caper carts use artificial intelligence, cameras, and built-in scales to identify items automatically. Customers can scan, bag, and pay directly at the cart, skipping the checkout line.
Wegmans and local law enforcement agencies partner for prescription medication drop-off events
The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.
EmpiRx Health launches AllyRx
The first-ever national pharmacy care network explicitly built for pharmacy and grocery retailers.
Consumer Brands releases statement on HHS, FDA food dyes removal
Removing these safe ingredients does not change the consumer packaged goods industry’s commitment to providing safe, affordable and convenient product choices to consumers.
ALDI opens first Las Vegas stores
ALDI welcomed shoppers in true Las Vegas style by handing out commemorative quarter-sized ALDI poker chips to unlock the grocer’s signature carts.
Jeff Leger leaving Shoppers Drug Mart
He called his nearly 17 years at Shoppers "a fantastic journey of constant learning and growth."
FMI releases statement on HHS, FDA color additive announcement
“We're committed to working alongside farmers, the food industry and federal partners to innovate and keep the U.S. food system safe, nutritious, abundant, and globally respected.”
Dollar Tree to return to Marietta, Oklahoma with upgraded distribution center
The one million sq. ft. facility, which is anticipated to be fully operational by spring 2027, will have the capacity to serve 700 Dollar Tree stores across the West and Southwest.
Q&A: WBA’s Gates discusses taking the reins as NACDS chairman
"As chair of NACDS, I will be focused on working with industry leaders to strengthen pharmacy’s role as the front door to health care."
CHPA issues statement on HHS/FDA plans to phase out certain synthetic dyes
The FDA and HHS have announced plans to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the national food supply and replace them with natural ingredients.
Health In Hand Foundation calls for nominations for 2025 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards
The awards honor strategic innovation and marketing in OTC medicine, dietary supplements, and OTC medical devices.
Merchants report Credit Card Competition Act will still be needed following Capital One/Discover Merger
“With Visa and Mastercard controlling more than 80% of the market and price-fixing swipe fees on behalf of each of their banks, there is no competition on swipe fees merchants are charged."