Acosta: Shopper decisions increasingly happen before the shelf
“The shelf still matters. It always will,” Acosta's Tamara Fleming said. “But the shelf is no longer the store.”
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Open Call connects Walmart and Sam's Club with entrepreneurs
Attendees from 35 states and Puerto Rico pitch products made, grown or assembled in the United States.
NRF forecasts 2026 holiday sales growth
Consumers expected to prioritize the holidays as they remain mindful of their budgets.
Deloitte: Holiday spending to increase 4% this year
Survey finds budget-minded shoppers prioritizing smart spending and the gifting of experiences.
Vallarta Supermarkets to open first Duarte Store, marking its 66th location
The grand opening celebration will bring the Duarte community together with live entertainment, special giveaways, community contributions, and a chance to experience Vallarta's fresh and authentic offerings
Wegmans opens new store in Ballantyne, N.C.
The new Ballantyne location offers an abundant selection of ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat restaurant foods
BJ’s Wholesale sets aside $25 million for hourly workers
More than 30,000 employees are receiving gift cards worth between $250 and $2,000.
Meijer adds evermore cards for Medicare customers
Evermore lets participating Medicare members use plan cards at Meijer for covered OTC products, healthy foods, and other items.
Winn-Dixie marks National Dessert Day with deals on cakes, cheesecakes and cookies
Among the featured offerings is Winn-Dixie's popular Almond Royale Cake, available in multiple sizes
Ahold Delhaize websites shut down following cyberattack
Refrigeration systems of European grocers targeted in attack.
H-E-B crowns winners of 2026 Quest for Texas Best Competition
Five Texas small businesses earn $110,000 in prizes and an opportunity to land products on H-E-B shelves
Walmart Foundation backs $18 million Great Plains conservation fund
Walmart Foundation and McDonald’s USA support an initiative to conserve grasslands, ranching communities, and beef supply-chain resilience.
Acosta Group unveils Premium+: The engine behind better retail execution
New integrated model unites nationwide field teams with technology, talent, logistics and real-time support to help brands and retailers improve retail performance
Back-to-School means back to belt tightening for grocery shoppers
Shoppers are increasingly searching for ways to stretch their food dollars while maintaining healthy eating habits
Shipt and Sprouts Farmers Market team to bring the flavors of fall and fresh, specialty groceries to customers nationwide
Shipt is offering its monthly membership for just $0.99 per month for the first four months exclusively to new members
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation commit $1M to support communities impacted by Hurricane Isaias
Funding and coordinated relief efforts are helping provide meals, essential supplies and other resources to impacted communities across Florida