Walmart opens “Store of the Future” in Texas
This launch marks a milestone in Walmart’s strategy to convert over 150 stores nationwide in the coming years, reinforcing its commitment to retail modernization and community growth.
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Salonpas celebrates Salonpas Day with free samples
Sampling efforts will be rolled out both digitally and on the ground in the New York Metro area.
Food Lion Feeds teams up with college basketball teams to fight hunger
Since launching in 2019, the program has supplied more than 6.5 million meals, supporting campus food pantries or local Feeding America partner food banks.
CRN updates magnesium safety guidelines
The updated UL is part of CRN’s ongoing release of revised nutrient safety chapters from its Vitamin and Mineral Safety (4th edition).
NACDS Foundation awards over $245,000 for scholarships and grants in 2025
The recipients were awarded at a special ceremony marking 30 years of NACDS Foundation scholarships, held during the 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.
Amazon to display tariff costs, drawing White House ire
“This is a hostile and political act by Amazon,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Preventive health focus sparks massive probiotics market growth
This marks a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% over the forecast period.
The CPG Guys: Lower Your EPS Targets Significantly! with RBC Capital Markets’ Nik Modi
In this episode, Nik Modi discusses his recent communication equity research newsletter, “Attention CPG Management/Boards: It’s Time to Cut EPS Significantly.”
Retail asset protection leaders convene in Washington to address retail crime
This year’s Retail Asset Protection Conference features several major initiatives and findings aimed at addressing retail crime and restoring vitality to communities served by retailers.
NACDS issues statement on Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act
“In its current form, this bill would undermine the pro-patient benefits of the pharmacist’s role in medication dispensing.”
NRF says Mother’s Day spending could reach $34.1 billion
“Even in the face of economic uncertainty, consumers continue to celebrate the special women in their lives with gifts and outings.”
Meijer brings back baby gear recycling event
During the retailer’s first recycling event last fall, Meijer collected over 13 tons of baby equipment.
Astute Analytica: Worldwide nutraceuticals market to reach $668 billion by 2033
The demand for health-oriented products like protein bars and meal replacements underscores a shift toward proactive health management.
Retailers struggle to navigate tariff risk, Kearney finds
Kearney concludes that structured, cross-functional agility, not reactive measures, will ultimately determine which retailers emerge stronger amid ongoing tariff uncertainty.
Wegmans and local law enforcement agencies partner for prescription medication drop-off events
The service is free and anonymous, with no questions asked.
Giant Eagle partners with EmpiRx to manage employee pharmacy benefits
This partnership seeks to improve patient outcomes while tackling the increasing burden of pharmaceutical costs.