NielsenIQ: Private label is growth driver
Nearly half of American consumers say they buy more private label products than ever, driven by economic pressure and elevated product expectations.
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The CPG Guys: Robinson-Patman compliance in the age of shoppable media
The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Brandon Nutter, co-founder and CTO of Ampd and Steve Pet, Antitrust Associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
Haut.AI unveils SkinGPT: Generative AI for predicting skincare results
Built specifically for beauty brands, SkinGPT offers a scientifically accurate simulation of skincare product and treatment effects.
Sarah Schneider appointed COO of Markwins Beauty Brands
Schneider held leadership roles at Reckitt and Revlon, managing commercial teams, building customer relationships, and delivering consistent results.
RILA’s Kathleen McGuigan to retire at end of 2025
During her tenure, McGuigan became a central figure in the organization’s legal and regulatory efforts.
Kohl's fires CEO Ashley Buchanan
In a securities filing, Kohl’s disclosed that Buchanan will forfeit all equity awards, including a $2.5 million signing bonus.
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.
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.”