Deloitte predicts slower holiday retail sales growth in 2025
The consulting firm expects total sales between November and January to reach $1.61 trillion to $1.62 trillion, up from $1.57 trillion during the 2024 holiday period.
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CRN cheers attention to nutrition; encourages more focus on role of supplementation for better health
CRN stands ready to collaborate with policymakers, health professionals, and industry partners so that the conversation about nutrition includes the full range of tools—diet, functional foods, and supplements—that can help improve health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare costs.
FDA Deputy Commissioner Kyle Diamantas to speak at CRN CONVERGENCE ‘25
Deputy Commissioner Diamantas is part of a top-notch slate of speakers at CRN's CONVERGENCE ‘25 event.
Credit and debit card ‘swipe’ fees tallied $236 billion in 2024
“These numbers show just how broken the payments market really is and that swipe fees are an even larger burden on small businesses and consumers than we knew previously,” MPC Executive Committee member and FMI — the Food Industry Association Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher said.
FMI comments on FDA’s proposed rule extending the compliance date for the food traceability rule
"We also strongly believe FDA should adjust certain aspects of the rule to provide adequate flexibility for the industry to be able to comply with the rule without unnecessarily straining the supply chain and increasing food prices for consumers."
PillSafe opens investment for first wireless smart prescription bottle
The patented solution secures prescriptions from pharmacy to medicine cabinet.
Imports on the decline following summer surge ahead of tariffs
“We have seen the implementation of reciprocal tariffs across the globe, with a number of key trading partners being subjected to tariffs higher than the earlier 10% tariffs,” NRF Vice President for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said.
Palmer’s debuts three products, expands skincare portfolio
Indulge in Paradise: New Tahitian Vanilla Skincare.
Hy-Vee expands retail media offering with Instacart integration
The move enhances Hy-Vee RedMedia’s retail media portfolio, allowing brands to connect with high-intent shoppers directly within search and browse experiences.
The CPG Guys: Scaling a beverage startup with HOPWTR’s Jordan Bass
Jordan Bass is the CEO and co-founder of HOP WTR—a rapidly growing beverage startup.
DHL Supply Chain agrees to acquire SDS Rx
Acquisition will add long-term care and specialty pharmacies, radiopharmacies, and health system networks to DHL Supply Chain’s life sciences and healthcare customer base.
Walgreens gets the party started with a broader range of celebration essentials
Broader assortment of party supplies now available nationwide in-store, online, with fast pickup or delivery
Bausch + Lomb study focuses on the efficacy of XIIDRA in alleviating discomfort in symptomatic contact lens wearers
XIIDRA significantly improved end-of-day eye dryness and discomfort and delivered longer comfortable contact lens wear time in as little as two weeks.
CHPA releases statement on APAP use during pregnancy
“Current research has not established a causal link between acetaminophen use and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes.”
Retailers urge permanent ban on SNAP EBT fees
More than 1,000 retailers and trade groups urged lawmakers to pass the bipartisan EBT Act.
NCPA leads major coalition in letter asking Congress to pass PBM reform act
Time to pass bipartisan measures, say 134 groups.