Amazon unveils AI-powered Alexa for shopping
A new capability that connects its Rufus e-commerce chatbot with its Alexa+ assistant.
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Two titans are speeding change
Both retail titans are moving with alacrity to reinvent their core business, even as they invest billions of dollars in other relevant fields — most notably artificial intelligence.
Retailers face a new economic reality
What makes this moment particularly challenging is that consumers are not simply “trading down” in the traditional sense. They are redefining value altogether.
An invaluable event can be tweaked
David Pinto does a postmortem of the NACDS Annual and looks for areas to improve the event.
Dollar General rolls out summer ‘surprise and delight’ assortments
Seasonal collections feature island-inspired entertaining products, dorm décor and budget-friendly pricing.
NCPA backs reintroduced Patients Before Monopolies Act
The Patients Before Monopolies Act aims squarely at the conflicts of interest created by vertically integrated PBMs by prohibiting a parent company from owning both a PBM/health insurer and a pharmacy,
NACDS applauds House action on organized retail crime bill
NACDS praised the House for passing the bipartisan Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025, which aims to improve law enforcement coordination against organized retail theft and supply chain crime.
CHPA calls for FDA stability after Makary departure
The trade association said that the pace of leadership turnover at the FDA over the past year has created uncertainty among industry stakeholders.
FMI praises House passage of Organized Retail Crime Bill
The Combating Organized Retail Crime Act would create an Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within Homeland Security Investigations at the Department of Homeland Security
Retail spending remains resilient amid inflation pressures, NRF reports
April sales climbed as steady employment, wage growth and tax refunds supported consumer spending.
Welch’s Fruit Snacks expands portfolio with probiotic and no-added-sugar innovations
The launches reflect continued momentum in functional and health-focused snacking, particularly across categories tied to digestive wellness, sugar reduction and cleaner ingredient profiles.
Mars to unveil innovations and insights at Sweets & Snacks Expo
The company will showcase new products across its confectionery and snack portfolio at the May 19-21 event in Las Vegas.
MinuteClinic showcases access, outcomes in supervised weight‑loss program
In-person and virtual services support chronic disease prevention and long-term metabolic health.
NRF praises House passage of Federal Retail Crime Bill
“NRF has been leading the fight on behalf of retailers for passage of this legislation."
Employers wary of GLP-1 costs
Other new research, from Acosta Group, reveals that GLP-1s are reshaping consumer behavior including lifestyle, health and wellness, and personal care choices.
Lilly marks 150th anniversary with nationwide food access initiative
The company said the initiative will support charitable food distribution efforts across 15 communities.