Kroger raises sales outlook after strong Q1 2025 performance
Total revenue for the quarter was $45.1 billion, compared to $45.3 billion in Q1 2024, which included $917 million in sales from Kroger Specialty Pharmacy.
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Meijer customers in Michigan save $200 million with mPerks
Retailer's digital rewards program offers more than $1,000 worth of savings weekly
Circana unveils 2024 New Product Pacesetters
The annual report highlights how CPG brands are winning with solutions that offer convenience, enhanced wellness, and elevated experiences.
Retail crime crackdown gains ground, but battle is far from over
As ORC groups adapt and become digitally sophisticated, retailers seek a collaborative approach that combines legislation, enforcement, and technology-driven security solutions.
NRF: Retail spending holds steady, but tariffs could weigh on budgets
“We’re continuing to see growth for core retail sales this year at about the same pace as last year,” said NRF's chief economist.
Gen Z drives private label surge: Numerator data signals retail shift
Younger consumers redefine value, quality, and identity in store brand landscape.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows continued sales growth for May, but less stockpiling ahead of tariffs
“The data for May indicates that the pull-forward in consumer demand ahead of tariffs is likely dissipating,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
U.S. online grocery sales soar as delivery drives growth
The report cautions that May’s growth is an outlier, reflecting momentum from promotions that began in mid-2024.
Circana: Consumers cut discretionary spending as food costs rise in May
Households with children continue driving discretionary growth, but pressure is mounting.
Global ecommerce market to double by 2032
According to a new report, global demand for retail ecommerce is projected to increase strongly.
Walmart to offer new Mastercard-powered credit card through OnePay and Synchrony
Synchrony to become exclusive issuer of OnePay credit cards at Walmart, with the credit card experience embedded inside the OnePay app.
NRF: Imports to surge as tariff pause prompts retailer response
The tariff pause coincides with the back-to-school rush and early holiday planning, potentially marking one of the busiest import seasons in recent years.
Grocers scramble to manage prices amid produce tariffs
As policy shifts continue, the produce aisle remains one of the most immediate barometers of global trade decisions affecting American consumers.
Father’s Day spending to hit record $24B, NRF reports
The survey highlights a shift toward more intentional and experience-driven gifting.
Tariff tensions: Canadians, Mexicans turn away from U.S. grocery products
Over 75% of respondents from Canada, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, and Colombia cited U.S. tariffs as the leading reason for reducing their U.S. grocery purchases.
Retailers back push to tie credit card fee reform to stablecoin bill
The MPC and the NRF both issued statements welcoming the introduction of an amendment that would fold the CCCA into the GENIUS Act