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Embedded assistant revolutionizes how members navigate their health care journey.
Kroger looks to expand e-commerce offerings
Expects to improve e-commerce profitability by approximately $400 million in 2026.
Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash to offer delivery from about 7,000 stores nationwide
The agreement enables customers across the U.S. to order from their local Family Dollar store through the DoorDash app and receive items quickly at the chain’s everyday low prices.
ALDI to roll out 'A Very ALDI Holiday Pop-Up'
One-day event will spotlight a curated assortment of 400+ holiday food and drink offerings, all available in stores this season at prices worth celebrating.
Novo Nordisk cuts prices on Wegovy and Ozempic
The company reduced its prices following pressure from the Trump administration, which urged the company and competitor Eli Lilly to lower the cost of widely used weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
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‘I have always believed that everything begins with the guest.’
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Weis Markets donates $555,000 as part of 18th annual Fight Hunger program
Donations to regional food banks and pantries generated through combined customer and corporate contributions.
M&M’S unveils Winter Blend & Mars’ Festive lineup
M&M'S is making the season merry and bright with the new M&M'S Winter Blend and the return of the beloved, M&M'S Holiday Blend.
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People Who Made a Difference: Darren Caudill, chief sales officer at Wakefern Food Corp.
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People Who Made a Difference: Amiee Bayer-Thomas, chief retail officer, Ulta Beauty
Bayer-Thomas’ ability to anticipate the needs of consumers, coupled with her understanding of what a retailer needs to do to satisfy them, qualifies her as one of MMR’s People Who Made a Difference for 2025.