U.S. consumers are paying more for chocolate products as confection manufacturers raise prices in response to the soaring cost of cocoa. Cocoa prices are nearly 65% higher than they were one year ago, and New York futures prices are at a 46-year high.
WASHINGTON – After a better-than-expected performance in 2023, what happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
Walmart on Wednesday detailed investments in new and remodeled stores that will create new jobs while offering an improved shopping experience for its customers.
Discount Drug Mart, the regional chain that “Saves you the Run Around,” is now saving time on vehicle registration renewals.
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart announced that it will conduct a split of its outstanding shares of common stock at a ratio of 3:1.
Hy-Vee Inc. has become a joint owner of the medical clinic operator Exemplar Care as it works to bring more affordable primary care and urgent care services to Iowa patients and employers.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General has surpassed its latest milestone, now offering fresh produce options in more than 5,000 stores across the country. With this achievement, the retailer has more individual points of produce distribution than any other U.S. mass retailer or grocer.
Love is in the air, and Rite Aid is ready to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable.
One of the high points of the recent FMI Midwinter Conference here was the annual Friends of the Industry dinner. Founded 22 years ago by Bill Kies of Kies Consulting and Mike Gorshe of the Gorshe Group, the event brought together some 300 retailers, CPG suppliers and others involved in the
WASHINGTON – Americans are expected to spend a record $14.2 billion on their significant others this Valentine’s Day, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) announced the election of Robert (Robbie) Huffines to the company’s board of directors at its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He joins the board as an independent director and will serve on the board’s Finance and Technology Committee.
CVS Health announced two agreements that total 264,000-megawatt hours with Constellation to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of nearly 1,000 CVS Health locations in California, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.
Target Corp. announced on Wednesday that it is introducing more than 1,000 new wellness-related products starting at just $1.99 to support guests on their wellness journey without stretching their budgets.
Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, announces the grand opening of a new Maryland store located at 5320 Zenith Overlook in Bethesda. Doors officially open at 6 a.m. on Friday, January 26th.
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Albertsons Cos. today announced that it is seeking applications from diverse entrepreneurs and businesses which can offer products that appeal to the varied preferences of the retailer’s customer base.
