Trader Joe’s mini tote craze shows power of viral retail moments
Trader Joe’s mini tote bags generate high engagement among loyal shoppers due to their viral appeal, low prices, and limited releases, making them a significant retail hit.
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Michael Levine joins RILA as Vice President & Assistant General Counsel
Levine comes to RILA from Under Armour, Inc. where he most recently served as its global chief sustainability officer.
Aldi eliminating an additional 44 ingredients from private label food assortment by end of 2027
This move deepens its long-standing commitment to providing shoppers with products they can feel good about adding to their carts
Uber Eats introduces retail returns
Consumers can send back eligible retail items purchased with the Uber Eats app.
PLMA's 2026 leadership conference in Bentonville sets attendance record
A record number of store brand executives converged on Bentonville, Arkansas, Walmart's birthplace and global HQ.
Dollar General marks Earth Day with Arbor Day Foundation milestone
Five-year partnership drives reforestation, community recovery and sustainability progress across North America.
Wegmans marks 10 years of Zero Waste progress this Earth Day
The Zero Waste program began in 2016 as a single‑store pilot in Canandaigua, N.Y., and has since expanded across all Wegmans stores.
Tractor Supply reiterates outlook despite earnings miss
Weakness in pet category weighs on first-quarter results.
Walmart is the clear choice in the U.S. supermarket sector according to Conjointly data
Walmart stands alone at the top in awareness (86%), consideration (69%), recent purchase (70%), and preferred brand status (31%)
Sam’s Club rolls out enhanced Express Delivery
Retailer resets the bar in retail convenience with ultra-fast delivery at speed and scale.
The Winn-Dixie Co. marks Earth Day by advancing sustainable innovation and local impact
Grocer highlights ice micro-factory launch, digital tools, recycling programs and community cleanups
Market of Choice celebrates 10 years of powering food innovation
MOJO program helps local ideas become thriving brands.
The GIANT Company unveils 2026 Healing the Planet Program
In partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, $100,000 in funding will be used for community planting projects
Kroger honored for career growth and opportunity
Company earns platinum rating in workforce analysis by Burning Glass Institute and Schultz Family Foundation
Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38B
The amount surpasses last year’s total spending.
Afresh Raises $34M to scale AI across the grocery industry
Afresh is live in more than 12,500 departments across 40 states, partnering with leading grocery retailers including Albertsons Companies, Meijer, and Wakefern