U.S. Postal Service announces transportation-related, time-limited price change
Temporary change will provide the Postal Service with additional flexibility by ensuring that the actual costs of operations are recovered, as mandated by Congress.
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Natural Grocers hosting virtual hiring event for nutritional health coaches nationwide
Interested applicants can engage directly with hiring managers and company experts on April 1.
Amazon blends deep discounts with AI in Big Spring Sale
Seasonal promotions of up to 50% off are paired with AI-driven features designed to personalize shopping and boost conversion during the spring event.
Half of U.S. online spending comes from consumers over 45
New data from EBANX and World Data Lab reveal that America's digital economy skews toward older, affluent consumers — the opposite of emerging countries, where e-commerce is dominated by young, middle-class buyers.
JJ Fleeman to succeed Todd Vasos as CEO at Dollar General effective January 1, 2027
The board intends to appoint Fleeman to serve as a director upon the effective date of the transition.
JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, to step down at the end of June
Fleeman has spent his entire 36-year career in grocery retail with Ahold Delhaize companies, including Food Lion, the organization’s largest U.S. brand.
NRF: Easter spending poised to hit record $24.9B
Candy is the leading shopping category for Easter this year, with 92% of consumers planning to purchase sweets.
A new Ferrero Easter Candy Survey reveals that adults want Easter baskets too
Two-thirds of North American adults (66%) say they deserve an Easter basket just as much as children do.
Walmart and VIZIO advance shoppable TV with new integrations
A new L’Oréal initiative shows Walmart and VIZIO linking premium content with omnichannel retail through first-party data and CTV attribution.
Kroger names first chief data and AI officer
Milen Mahadevan will still continue as president and CEO of 84.51°, Kroger’s data analytics subsidiary, while also overseeing the company’s data and AI platform and customer technology teams.
Easter candy prices on the rise
A typical Easter candy budget now purchases approximately 40% less product than it did six years ago.
L’Oréal and NVIDIA deepen partnership to accelerate AI beauty innovations
The collaboration merges NVIDIA’s ALCHEMI framework with L’Oréal’s R&I ecosystem, allowing scientists to simulate ingredient interactions at the atomic level.
CVS Health Foundation funds Charlotte community health initiative
“Families deserve access to quality care, healthy food and the support networks that make long-term wellness possible,” said Jenny McColloch, president of the CVS Health Foundation.
Swipe fees hit record $198B as reform efforts grow
“It’s time for Congress to make America affordable again by ending the swipe fee ripoff.”
Family Dollar to open smaller-format locations
The retailer aims to support new unit growth starting in 2027 by adapting to high-density neighborhoods while enhancing their existing portfolio.
Bayer and Jeff Mauro bring heart-health message to life at Heart to Heart Bistro in NYC
Bayer partnered with Food Network star Jeff Mauro and cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan to host the Heart to Heart Bistro in New York, an immersive dining experience designed to raise awareness about heart health.