The Fresh Market opens its first Spirits & Wine store
The 7,000-square-foot retail space features a range of alcoholic beverages, including bourbon, whiskey, rum, vodka, and European and domestic wines.
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Retail Monitor: February sales decline due to tariff worries
Despite a monthly decline, six of nine retail categories showed year-over-year gains, led by online sales, health and personal care stores, and general merchandise.
Produce shoppers prioritize convenience and are influenced by social media, FMI report finds
“Younger shoppers, particularly Millennials and Gen Z, are driving significant shifts in the produce industry.”
BJ’s Wholesale Club to add 25- 30 new locations within two years
According to the company, each new BJ’s location is anticipated to generate 100 to 150 jobs in its local community.
NACDS pushes for PBM reform as Senate weighs “hotline” process
“The negative impacts of inaction are mounting for Americans and for their pharmacies. Every day of inaction means continued drug-price inflation for people.“
Walgreens to go private in $24 billion buyout
The company will continue operations under its existing brand names and maintain its headquarters in the Chicago area.
Trump grants Mexico a month-long tariff reprieve
The president has not confirmed if the suspension also applies to Canada.
Kroger reports mixed Q4 results
The retailer issued a cautious outlook for the fiscal year 2025 due to economic uncertainties.
Soda Health teams up with Southeastern Grocers to expand smarter benefits
The partnership enables Medicaid, Medicare and other health insurance members to redeem benefits for healthy food and everyday health care items at Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie.
NIQ Brandbank and RangeMe collaborate to improve product discovery for wellness categories
Through this collaboration, NIQ Brandbank’s verified product data will integrate seamlessly with RangeMe’s platform.
RILA urges Trump to prioritize renewing TCJA
"Tariffs on Canada and Mexico in particular risk destabilizing the North American economy," says RILA's Michael Hanson.
Walmart celebrates a decade of empowering women-owned businesses
Over the past decade, the impact of the Women-Owned logo has grown exponentially. It now appears on countless products, websites, business cards, and Walmart.com.
Target unveils bold $15 billion growth plan through 2030
The company aims to enhance the digital experience, value, and speed to elevate the consumer shopping journey.
CRN announces 2025 ‘Day on the Hill’ to advocate for dietary supplement industry
The event will spotlight the industry’s vital role in providing consumers with safe, beneficial, and science-backed nutrition products.
Target CEO warns tariffs may raise prices soon
Target, reliant on Mexican produce in winter, may increase prices for customers this week says CEO Brian Cornell.