Circana: August retail sales rise 2% despite flat unit demand
Dollar growth was driven by food, beverage, and non-edible CPG, while unit sales were flat or down across all categories.
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Elayne Kwait: Always anticipated, never forgotten
David Pinto looks at the laudatory life of Elayne Kwait, who passed away after a long illness last month. He recalls her role in helping put an indelible stamp on chain drug retailing in the 20th century.
Wegmans and Buffalo Bills expand partnership
Wegmans named Official Tailgate Headquarters and Founding Partner of New Highmark Stadium.
Lidl opening new location in Virginia
The new store features the company's trademark low-prices, high-quality products and an on-site bakery.
Target expands with seven new stores opening this fall
The retailer’s fall openings are part of a 10-year plan to add 300 new stores nationwide, each serving as both a shopping destination and a fulfillment hub.
New York Jets and Hellmann's team on field goal challenge
Winners of the weekly challenge will have a chance to win $100,000 during a Kick for Cash on Dec. 28.
August CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor Data reveals sales up even as inflation affects growth
“Consumer spending rose again in August, fueled by a still-stable consumer and a robust back-to-school shopping season,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said.
H-E-B and Houston Texans kickoff season with new commercials
This year’s commercials include the spirited humor fans have come to expect, featuring a familiar lineup of Texans stars.
The CPG Guys: Nik Modi from RBC Capital Markets
Nik Modi is the Co-Head of Global Consumer & Retail Research at RBC Capital Markets.
At-home food trend powers Kroger’s Q2 performance
Analysts note that “food-at-home sits favorably in times of consumer stress and in terms of tariff exposure,” giving chains like Kroger a relative cushion.
FMI report: E-commerce fueling private brand growth and innovation
In 2024, private brand online sales grew 5.2%, making up 9.3% of private brand sales.
FMI issues statement on August CPI food price numbers
Report shows a 0.6% monthly increase in food-at-home prices for August and a 2.7% rise on a year-over-year basis.
Paytient and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. team up to help people find and pay for lower-cost prescriptions
Paytient members can now see transparent, low-cost cash prices for medications in their app, making it easier to save money and time.
Amneal gets FDA approval of sodium oxybate oral solution
Sodium oxybate oral solution is a central nervous system depressant indicated for the treatment of cataplexy or excessive daytime sleepiness in patients 7 years of age and older with narcolepsy.
The CPG Guys: Commerce acceleration with Flywheel’s Claudia Johnson
Claudia Johnson is the Technical Advisor to the CEO of Flywheel Commerce Network, the commerce acceleration division of Omnicom.
Stater Bros. taps Greg McNiff to be CEO as Pete Van Helden becomes executive chairman
McNiff, a 44-year grocery veteran, will assume day-to-day leadership as Van Helden transitions to executive chairman.