The CPG Guys: Walmart Data Ventures’ Mark Hardy
Hardy is responsible for building a commercial data business through innovation and partnerships.
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The Golden State Warriors team up with Sephora U.S.
Sephora becomes first Valkyries partner to join the Warriors Portfolio
JustAnswer data shows big shifts in Rx drug concerns
Over 115,000 prescription-related questions fielded on JustAnswer in 2025.
GODIVA redefines holiday luxury with a bold new era of chocolate artistry
GODIVA’s 2025 campaign, “The Most Chocolatey Time of the Year,” transforms chocolate into holiday magic and showcases each piece as part of a festive, shimmering universe.
NACDS submits statement for Senate Finance hearing on the rising cost of health care
“It is imperative to reject the notion that voluntary ‘self-regulation’ is an acceptable alternative to enforceable reform. Self-policing by PBMs is not a solution — it is a stall.”
ShopLiftr offers the playbook for activation, agility, and proof
The company is fusing live trade-promotion data with programmatic media to bridge story and sale across grocery, convenience, and pharmacy.
Circana: GLP-1 medication users will account for 35% of all U.S. food and beverage units sold by 2030
This shift directly impacts purchasing decisions, with consumers altering their baskets to align with new dietary preferences.
Aetna unveils leading edge conversational AI navigation
Embedded assistant revolutionizes how members navigate their health care journey.
Kroger looks to expand e-commerce offerings
Expects to improve e-commerce profitability by approximately $400 million in 2026.
Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash to offer delivery from about 7,000 stores nationwide
The agreement enables customers across the U.S. to order from their local Family Dollar store through the DoorDash app and receive items quickly at the chain’s everyday low prices.
ALDI to roll out 'A Very ALDI Holiday Pop-Up'
One-day event will spotlight a curated assortment of 400+ holiday food and drink offerings, all available in stores this season at prices worth celebrating.
Weis Markets donates $555,000 as part of 18th annual Fight Hunger program
Donations to regional food banks and pantries generated through combined customer and corporate contributions.
M&M’S unveils Winter Blend & Mars’ Festive lineup
M&M'S is making the season merry and bright with the new M&M'S Winter Blend and the return of the beloved, M&M'S Holiday Blend.
Walmart leads 2025 PLMA Salute to Excellence Awards as store brands gain momentum
“The winners are a testament to the power of store brands in driving business success in all retail formats.”
GoodRx launches new $39 per month weight loss telemedicine subscription
End-to-end GLP-1 care done right: only FDA-approved medications and savings that set a new standard for weight management treatment.
FMI praises Administration's efforts to reduce tariffs on food products
“FMI is grateful and extremely pleased at President’s Trump’s actions to cut tariffs on a wide swathe of food and agriculture products."