Estée Lauder brings science to shade matching
The collaboration could help the company improve shade accuracy, develop more natural, consistent formulas, and enhance inclusivity across its luxury beauty portfolio.
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Publix ranked No. 4 on the 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care list
The list highlights top U.S. companies that are successful in business while demonstrating respect, care and concern for their employees, communities and the planet.
Kroger names Nate Faust executive vice president and chief eCommerce officer
Faust brings more than two decades of experience building and scaling highly impactful eCommerce businesses.
Circana sees 'strong momentum' in beauty category
Prestige retail beauty sales increased 7% to $17.1 billion in the year through June.
FMI issues statement on FDA’s Proposed Rule on GRAS
"Durable reform requires Congress to give FDA the clear mandate, tools and resources necessary to modernize the GRAS program effectively and establish a national uniform standard."
Retail sales continue to grow as shoppers chase summer deals
Total retail sales were up 0.32%
Maya Bowie is new SVP of marketing at Walgreens
She had been vice president of marketing at Walmart.
Ollie's celebrates National Bargain Hunting Week with new shopper survey
Nearly 60,000 shoppers reveal why good stuff cheap matters.
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.
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.”