Retail imports remain high before expected decline
NRF expects retailers to be well-stocked for the holidays after an early surge in imports shifted the traditional peak shipping season earlier.
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CVS Health, Alex Morgan Foundation team up on soccer pitch renovation
The new Mini-Pitch System, located in Alex Morgan's hometown of Diamond Bar, CA, is part of CVS Health's multi-year field revitalization commitment
NRF’s 2026 Hot 25 Retailers list ranks fastest-growing retailers
The Kantar-compiled list ranks the fastest-growing U.S. retailers based on domestic sales growth.
Ahold Delhaize reiterates outlook after resilient Q2
In the United States, net sales increased 1.4% at constant exchange rates, while comparable sales excluding gasoline rose 0.8%. Results were pressured by lower egg prices, reduced SNAP benefits, and pharmacy pricing changes related to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Albertsons Cos. expands AI-powered grocery shopping with new Safeway Plugin in ChatGPT
New plugin allows consumers to discover new products, reorder weekly lists and build carts from Safeway in ChatGPT.
CVS posts Q2 revenue and earnings well ahead of estimates
All three business segments — insurance, pharmacy and health services — topped revenue expectations.
Beyond Finance survey: Parents taking on debt to cover back-to-school costs
More than half of parents (58%) say back-to-school shopping is more stressful than the holidays.
FMI responds to Senate AI surveillance pricing hearing
“FMI looks forward to working with Congress on bipartisan policies that encourage innovation while protecting consumer privacy.”
NRF defends data-driven pricing and loyalty programs
NRF said these tools can also support personalized discounts, targeted incentives and faster pricing updates.
Walmart strengthens connected TV advertising with Vibe.co
The acquisition will enable Walmart Connect to offer advertisers more ways to plan, buy, and measure streaming TV advertising.
Retail crime shifts from shoplifting to fraud, NRF finds
Shoplifting and merchandise theft declined in 2025, but retailers reported sharp increases in fraud, scams, and organized retail crime, according to NRF’s latest report.
Amazon tops Q2 estimates on 'booming' cloud sales growth
Overall revenue rises 20% to $200.6 billion in the quarter ended June 30
Giunta’s Meat Farms will acquire King Kullen chain
The deal includes all 24 King Kullen supermarkets and four Wild by Nature locations in Hampton Bays, East Setauket, Huntington and Oceanside.
Beauty Creations lands at CVS Pharmacy locations
The rollout brings 127 Beauty Creations products to select CVS Pharmacy stores.
CORE unveils new brand as foodservice business expands
Five years after joining Acosta Group, CORE unveiled a new brand identity reflecting its growth into a full-service partner for manufacturers, distributors, and away-from-home operators.
Health100 earns industry accreditation for consumer data privacy and security
The CARIN Code of Conduct for Consumer-Facing Applications Accreditation from DirectTrust affirms Health100’s commitment to privacy, transparency, and consumer data stewardship