RITZ teams with Feeding America and Walmart to fight hunger
For each specially marked pack of RITZ products sold at Walmart for the month of March, the RITZ brand will donate the monetary equivalent of at least 1 meal to Feeding America.
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Gerrit J. Verburg Company unveils Mini Stroop Wafels
This new offering, packaged in a convenient 5.29-ounce peg bag containing approximately 16 mini stroop wafels, is designed to fit seamlessly into various retail environments, including drugstores.
NACDS and AARP join forces on Nourish My Health campaign
NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson spoke at the AARP Global Thought Leadership Conference, “Unlocking Health Longevity: A Blueprint for Thriving with Age.”
Dollar General announces officer promotions
Nick Metzger, Steve O’Brien, Tricia Snider and Bill Steiger have joined Dollar General.
HydraDNA collagen-infused sparkling drink gets recognition at Expo West
“The response from the people we connected with at the event was incredibly positive,” said Mickey Weaver, CEO of HydraDNA.
Industry groups issue statements on confirmation of Dr. Makary as FDA commissioner
The Senate confirmed Dr. Makary's nomination by a vote of 56-44.
Nonfoods: A key growth opportunity in grocery retail
FMI has partnered with retailmediaIQ for an upcoming webinar featuring industry leaders who will discuss the future of nonfoods in grocery retail.
Walmart gearing up for Easter with deals
From budget-friendly baskets to an Easter meal priced even lower than last year at less than $6 per person, Walmart has something fun and festive for everybunny.
Meijer to open Independence Market in Clarkston this April
New neighborhood market will prioritize value, convenience and local products.
Cardinal Health accelerating the use of AI in digital and commercial technologies
The company began building a foundation for automation and AI and in 2021, the company formed an AI Center of Excellence to identify promising use cases for the application of AI technologies, and to test whether potential solutions deliver anticipated results.
Retailers are catching a wave
A flood of new beauty brands hitting shelves could result in a wave of incremental sales for retailers.
Albertsons issues statement regarding the Albertsons-Kroger litigation
“Kroger’s weak claims are a deliberate tactic to distract from its own ongoing executive leadership issues; blatant and recurring failures to carry out its contractual obligations under the Merger Agreement."
NACDS to honor and celebrate Jim and Karen Whitman at the 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting
"Board of Directors Dinner” on Tuesday, April 29 will feature a tribute to Jim’s legacy of industry dedication and relationship-building.
National Rosacea Society introduces updated Rosacea Treatment Algorithms
Rosacea Treatment Algorithms are intended to provide a comprehensive summary of therapeutic options for each phenotype of the disease.
SKITTLES POP’D debuts with a Twist – fans must sign a contract
The campaign embraces the brand’s signature whimsical spirit, turning a simple product launch into an interactive experience.
Kroger files legal response, brings counterclaims against Albertsons
As detailed in the court filing, while Kroger was working diligently to seek regulatory approval and close the merger, Albertsons was engaging in a secret and misguided campaign, together with C&S Wholesale Grocers.