Kelly Mahoney named CMO of Ulta Beauty
Mahoney, with Ulta Beauty for a decade, takes on the role after being Senior Vice President of Customer and Growth Marketing since 2023.
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NACDS announces retirement of Jim Whitman after 48 years of service
Whitman will leave behind a legacy of commitment to member service and industry leadership.
Circana expands audience targeting with new data-driven insights
The company’s approach integrates consumer behaviors, providing brands with precise and effective connections to their target audiences.
Novo Nordisk: FDA confirms end of Wegovy and Ozempic shortage
Novo Nordisk has increased manufacturing, running production facilities 24/7 to ensure steady shipments to wholesalers.
Survey: Online shoppers want better product info to reduce returns
With 65% of consumers making a holiday return or exchange this year, the findings highlight the importance of clear product details.
Lucky and Ulta Beauty partner to enhance omnichannel shopping
Through this partnership, customers browsing beauty brand websites will be able to see which products are available at nearby Ulta Beauty stores.
Grubhub and Walgreens partner for nationwide on-demand delivery
Through this collaboration, customers have access to 15,000 items for on-demand delivery.
'Doom Spending' grows as tariff fears drive consumer anxiety
1 in 5 Americans admit to "doom spending," buying impulsively due to economic fears.
Retail sales cool in January after holiday surge
NRF Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said the decline was expected.
NRF responds to reciprocal tariffs
NRF has issued a statement about the Trump administration’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners.
AAM says Inflation Reduction Act undermines generic and biosimilar competition
The AAM warns that IRA price controls may reduce generics and biosimilars, slowing competition and keeping drug prices high.
RFK Jr. confirmed as health secretary
The senate vote was split nearly along party lines. Industry organizations respond to confirmation.
Sai Life Sciences’ rapid growth fuels successful IPO
The IPO attracted strong interest from institutional investors, with demand exceeding allocation by over thirty times.
David Kennerley joins Kroger as CFO
Kennerley will join Kroger on March 10, while Todd Foley will remain interim CFO through Kroger’s fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle.
Retail returns make use of AI's potential
AI can allow retailers to convert returns into revenue by assessing product conditions and demand in real time.
Aldi announces plans to open record number of stores in 2025
The expansion will be achieved by combining organic growth with the conversion of certain Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations.