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.
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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.
CHPA honors Dr. Greg Collier with 2025 Career Achievement Award
“Dr. Collier’s decades of dedication, vision, and leadership embody the spirit of this award,” said CHPA President and CEO Scott Melville.
NCPA applauds FTC pick for associate director of health care
Emma Mittelstaedt Burnham is an experienced antitrust enforcer, exactly what patients and providers need to go up against PBMs and insurers.
M&M'S rolls out Honey Roasted Peanut flavor
Mars is delivering a fresh take on an M&M'S classic that perfectly blends crunch and sweetness in every bite.
Wegmans tops Fortune Magazine's Best Workplaces in Retail List
This is the 10th consecutive year that Wegmans has ranked No. 1 on the list.
CVS Health Foundation awards $1 million in Hometown Fund grants to boost local impact in Hartford
Grants will support local nonprofits improving health outcomes across the Greater Hartford area,
Catalina's new solution connects pharmaceutical companies and CPG brands with consumers and patients.
CatalinaRx combines deterministic purchase data and predictive audience modeling with the nationwide addressable retail print media network.