August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Data reveals sales up despite inflation
August sales were up in all but one out of nine categories on a yearly basis.
Retail News
Safeway to shutter 10 Colorado stores
Union officials called the move “disastrous” for workers and consumers, and local leaders voiced concerns about the loss of grocery access in rural Colorado.
H-E-B and Houston Texans kickoff season with new commercials
This year’s commercials include the spirited humor fans have come to expect, featuring a familiar lineup of Texans stars.
7-Eleven to pay $1.2 million over illegal vape sales
Sixteen 7-Eleven stores near DC schools illegally sold more than 7,500 vapes and e-cigarettes.
Kroger raises outlook as grocery demand remains strong
The beat-and-raise quarter reinforces a broader trend: grocery is holding up while discretionary retail cools.
FMI issues statement on August CPI food price numbers
“Food price inflation continues to experience challenges driven by input costs and market uncertainties.”
Sam’s Club puts AI tools in the hands of frontline leaders, CEO Chris Nicholas says
Enterprise-grade ChatGPT tools are helping managers flag sales trends, connect local vendors, and free up time for human creativity and empathy.
Wayvia names Theresa Pham Head of Product
The omnicommerce enablement company enhances its leadership by appointing a veteran product leader to drive upcoming innovation.
Exotec’s Arthur Bellamy: Why warehouse automation is retail’s future
“The warehouse is no longer just the back end of retail. It is the beating heart of modern commerce. And automation is the only way to keep pace with what shoppers expect today.”
Exotec and E80 Group Partner on end-to-end warehouse automation
The joint solution is designed to meet the growing need for warehouses to consolidate e-commerce, retail, and wholesale operations within fewer facilities.
Market Basket board fires CEO Arthur T. Demoulas
“Despite extensive efforts by the Board and Demoulas to come to terms, the mediation was not successful.”
CHPA honors Dr. Greg Collier with 2025 Career Achievement Award
“Dr. Collier’s decades of dedication, vision, and leadership embody the spirit of this award,” said CHPA President and CEO Scott Melville.
Wegmans tops Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Retail list
This is the 10th consecutive year that Wegmans has ranked No. 1 on the list.
Deloitte forecasts slower holiday retail sales growth in 2025
E-commerce is expected to be a bright spot, with sales totaling between $305 billion and $310.7 billion, up 7% to 9%.
Import outlook turns negative for holiday season
“The trade outlook for the final months of the year is not optimistic.”
Swipe fees cost households $1,800 a year
Merchants paid a record $236.4 billion in card swipe fees last year. Retailers warn that these costs, now second only to labor, are increasing consumer prices.