Private Label Hall of Fame class of 2025 inducted at PLMA conference
The ceremony honored nine distinguished individuals across three categories: Private Brand Champion, Private Brand Innovator, and Lifetime Achievement.
Retail News
FMI releases statement on reciprocal tariffs
“The uncertainty and inflationary pressures created by reciprocal tariffs are a major worry for American consumers and our food industry member companies.”
NRF's French: Tariffs will not be paid by foreign countries or suppliers
“Tariffs are a tax paid by the U.S. importer that will be passed along to the end consumer. Tariffs will not be paid by foreign countries or suppliers.”
Circana’s new Liquid Supply Chain brings store-level insights to suppliers
Liquid Supply Chain offers prescriptive recommendations for inventory allocation, identifies new revenue opportunities, and enhances demand planning and distribution processes.
Wegmans ranks 6th on Fortune’s ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ in 2025
“There is nothing more important to us than being the best place to work for our people,” said Colleen Wegman, president and CEO of Wegmans Food Markets.
NRF: Retail growth to continue in 2025 despite economic uncertainty
“Overall, the economy has shown continued momentum so far in 2025 — bolstered by low unemployment and real wage gains,” said NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay.
FMI survey: Grocery industry faces critical workforce challenges
The survey findings suggest that the grocery industry must prioritize trust, technology, and workforce planning to navigate ongoing labor challenges.
Target and kate spade new york launch "Joyful" collection
"This partnership brings together kate spade’s signature style with Target’s legacy of making the best design accessible to all.”
Walmart enhances online shopping with Eko’s AI
Walmart first partnered with Eko six years ago and has since seen significant improvements in customer engagement and sales.
RILA issues statement on possible tariff announcement
“Families want the Trump administration to focus its mandate on policies that lower costs and already have a proven track record to unlock investment and growth.”
Amazon’s MK30 drone ready for liftoff following safety tests
With FAA certification secured, Amazon’s MK30 drone is poised to scale its delivery operations.
Paramount, Circana, and iSpot partnership offers always-On CPG ad measurement
The collaboration enables large-scale, always-on attribution measurement, eliminating the need for time-consuming, ad-hoc performance studies.
Walmart to spend $6 billion on Mexico expansion
According to Walmex, the Mexican subsidiary of the U.S. retailer, the expansion will create approximately 5,500 jobs.
Canada’s largest Asian grocer expanding its U.S. Footprint with San Francisco location
T&T Supermarkets has carved out a niche as a destination for authentic Asian cuisine, blending traditional tastes with modern retail appeal.
Walmart and Cropin partner to strengthen supply chains with AI
“By collaborating with Cropin, it enables Walmart to further streamline sourcing practices and better predict yields using their real-time Gen-AI technology,” said Kyle Carlyle, Walmart's VP of Sourcing Innovation and Surety of Supply.
