NACDS observes Nutrition Month with Nourish My Health Digital Campaign
The campaign underscores the significance of accessible nutrition education and support, particularly within the trusted setting of pharmacies.
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Instacart unveils AI automation tools to optimize retail media ads
The Universal Campaigns feature leverages machine learning algorithms to analyze performance data and automatically adjust the mix of ad formats, including sponsored product and shoppable display ads.
dunnhumby unveils new AI-powered retail media solution
dunnhumby’s latest integration strengthens its position as a full-service retail media solution provider. By incorporating Osmos’ advanced ad-serving capabilities, the dunnhumby Retail Media Platform now offers an expanded suite of tools.
YouGov U.S. Grocery Store Brand Rankings 2025: Walmart dominates
The “U.S. Grocery Store Brand Rankings 2025” polled over 22,000 Americans on their perceptions of 34 national and regional grocery chains.
Rising grocery prices force Americans to choose between meals and bills
A new study highlights inflation's profound and widespread effects, particularly on lower- and middle-income households.
DoorDash and Dollar General boost food access with SNAP payment integration
The initiative makes grocery shopping easier for SNAP recipients by allowing online purchases and home delivery.
Walmart unveils Wally, the new AI-powered assistant
The tool is expected to significantly enhance efficiency, allowing merchants to spend less time on manual data entry and more time on strategic decision-making.
FMI reveals National Nutrition Month 2025 theme: Food Connects Us
FMI is celebrating the theme by emphasizing the importance of family meals through its Family Meals Movement.
Instacart has introduced Smart Shop
Smart Shop uses generative AI and machine learning to analyze consumer habits and preferences.
Circana: Retail spending steady in February amid economic uncertainty
“The paralyzing effects of economic uncertainty are starting to show up in short-term interruptions in discretionary consumer spending,” said Marshal Cohen, chief retail industry advisor at Circana.
E-grocery sales surge in February, driven by subscriptions and delivery
This momentum highlights the impact of aggressive membership and subscription strategies, which have driven higher order frequency and customer retention.
NRF Chief Economist: Consumer fundamentals remain healthy
“These results show that households are apprehensive and carefully navigating lingering inflation and turmoil related to changing economic policies,“ says NRF's Chief Economist.
PepsiCo to buy poppi
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approval. Additional terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Kroger announces new round of layoffs
This marks the grocery giant's second wave of layoffs in less than a month. In February, Kroger also announced reductions in non-store positions across the country.
Ulta Beauty posts strong Q4 results, issues weak guidance for 2025
Despite the positive Q4 performance, Ulta warned of a challenging year ahead, forecasting full-year sales below analysts’ estimates. Profit per share is also expected to be lower than Wall Street’s expectations.
CVS Health becomes first U.S. company to get Menopause-Friendly Accreditation
MiDOViA’s Menopause Friendly Accreditation recognizes organizations making impactful changes in menopause care beyond just awareness.