FMI issues statement on new USDA guidance on SNAP waivers
FMI members remain committed to supporting the health and nutrition goals of all customers.
Retail News
Lemme expands into Walmart
Lemme is now available in just over 2,000 Walmart stores nationwide, featuring its consumer-favorite gummies across women's health, gut health, sleep, and metabolic wellness.
DoorDash launches grocery shopping app within ChatGPT
This partnership is a major first step toward meeting customers where they look for inspiration and bringing them the DoorDash experience.
Harris Teeter kicks off Happier, Healthier initiative to support healthier living
This initiative touches every aisle including offering pharmacy expertise and personalized nutrition coaching.
Kroger expands food access with rollout of Verified Savings Program
Retailer offers 20% discount on produce and half-off Boost memberships to eligible customers.
Zallie Family Markets hosted grand opening of the ShopRite of Cherrywood Plaza
Family-friendly celebration kicked off opening of new, state-of-the-art supermarket in Clementon.
Mastercard SpendingPulse reports 3.9% growth in holiday retail sales, fueled by online shopping
Getting a strong early start, consumers embraced convenience and connection through the season.
Kroger's board approves additional $2.0 billion share repurchase authorization
The company expects to fund share repurchases with cash generated from operations and existing liquidity and remains committed to maintaining its investment-grade credit rating.
Fed report: Visa, Mastercard shift more debit fraud to merchants
The updated figures for 2023 show that merchants paid for 49.9% of debit card fraud in 2023 — up from 46.9% in 2021.
Instacart stops item price testing after user backlash
Instacart stated it carefully considered customer feedback and admitted that pricing differences for identical items led to confusion and eroded trust.
Retailers, suppliers brace for a more severe flu outbreak
Activity is ramping up across most U.S. regions, with spikes in the Northeast and the Mountain West, as the new subclade K variant emerges and may affect population immunity.
Southeastern Grocers helping feed communities this holiday season
Grocer helps families unwrap hope and nourishment through community-powered giving campaigns.
FMI issues statement on November CPI Food Price Numbers
“The CPI numbers released today underscore the continued challenges grocery shoppers must navigate to get the most out of their grocery dollar. Nevertheless, they remain resilient and savvy in the face of these challenges."
Meijer spreads holiday cheer with hundreds of surprises at 12th Annual Very Merry Event
Retailer surprises customers across the Midwest with shopping sprees just in time for the holidays.
Merchants urge Fed to reject banks’ delay on cutting debit card swipe fees
Today’s MPC letter said there is no need to wait for court action or for new data.
FMI urges Congress to pass PBM reform to protect supermarket pharmacies
Meaningful reform must address three key issues: transparency, fair pharmacy reimbursement, and ending PBM spread pricing.