Consumer Edge: Tariffs and interest rates are changing spending habits
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to these pressures, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where they shop.
Retail News
CVS Health opens a Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Columbus, Ohio
The new facility at Rosewind Community Center offers free workforce training and access to health services.
PepsiCo to rebrand Lay’s, Tostitos
The move comes as Health Secretary RFK Jr. and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement are pressuring food manufacturers to eliminate synthetic additives and promote “whole food” diets.
Walmart steps up efforts to combat counterfeits and bolster trust in its online marketplace
The retailer says it is backing federal legislation, including the INFORM Consumers Act and the proposed SHOP SAFE and Combating Organized Retail Crime acts.
George Vincent named Kroger secretary and general counsel
Vincent has counseled national and international businesses on strategic growth and is a well-regarded leader in the legal community.
Natural Choice Foods wins FMI’s 2025 Food Safety Innovation Award
“Natural Choice Foods is transforming how the industry views food waste,” said Ashley Eisenbeiser, Vice President of Food and Product Safety Programs at FMI.
Coca-Cola to launch a U.S. version made with cane sugar
The announcement came about a week after President Donald Trump had said the company had “agreed” to use cane sugar in its beverages.
Wawa expands EV charging through Ionna partnership
First “Rechargery” site launches in Florida as part of Ionna’s largest EV deal to date.
Convenience retailers are rapidly closing the digital gap says Circana’s David Portalatin
From sales slump to digital surge: Convenience retail’s wake-up call.
Target launches "Back-to-School-idays" promotion with savings and in-store experiences
“Getting ready for a new school year should be an exciting time for families.”
Inmar and Upshop partner to align retail marketing with real-time shelf availability
Upshop and Inmar Intelligence partner to power smarter, faster retail execution through unified marketing and e-commerce fulfillment capabilities.
Walmart to make Vizio a private brand in bid to grow retail media
Walmart’s integration of Vizio aims to differentiate its retail media by making ad experiences shoppable and seamless within the customer journey.
Credit card ‘Swipe’ fees cost the average family $1,200 each year
Credit card ‘Swipe’ fees account for $3B of back-to-school costs in 2025.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation launches sixth annual Yellow Glasses Campaign
Since launching in 2020, The Yellow Glasses Project has raised more than $6 million.
U.S. egrocery sales hit $9.8 billion in June 2025
Delivery, Pickup, and Ship-to-Home Services Drive Strong Gains Amid Shift Toward Online Shopping