USPS moves to open last-mile network to retailers in 2026
USPS will accept bids early next year to expand to over 18,000 delivery destinations, enabling faster delivery and new revenue streams.
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Acosta Group marks 40-year partnership with MDA
The partnership started in 1985 with the launch of the “Aisles of Smiles” campaign and has since become a key cause for Acosta Group.
Publix Pharmacy is now offering customers prescription savings finder
The Discount Finder offers customers a quick and straightforward way to find lower prices on most prescriptions at Publix Pharmacy.
GIANT & MARTIN'S asks customers to help settle a few of the great holiday debates
Recent survey asked customers’ preferences on gift cards, fruitcake and eggnog.
Pricer to unveil new global consumer insights study and 'shelf awareness' vision at NRF 2026
The company will reveal a new independent global study surveying 5,000 consumers across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the US, conducted in October 2025.
CVS Health shares holiday wellness guidance for immune and mental health
The importance of preparation, routine preventive care, and access to convenient health services.
Weis Markets opens Starbucks kiosk in Bloomsburg location
Shoppers can now enjoy their favorite Starbucks beverages and food items while conveniently doing their grocery shopping.
Circana: November retail sales remained steady but critical holiday shopping weeks lack momentum
Combined, Black Friday Week and Cyber Week resulted in a 2% dollar and nearly 5% unit decline from last year.
Shipt keeps customers connected with same-day holiday deliveries
Company is supporting until the very last minute with holiday must-have deals, gift delivery options, tips, and same-day delivery on orders placed before 3 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve.
Record-breaking Super Saturday: 159 million shoppers expected
Super Saturday shoppers are expected to embrace multiple channels this year, with nearly half, or 71.6 million (45%), planning to shop both in-store and online
Amazon extends same-day grocery delivery to over 2,300 U.S. cities and towns
Prime membership extends grocery savings and convenience with free Same-Day Delivery on orders over $25 in most areas.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor’s November data reveals strong growth in first half of holiday season
Total sales were up 5.06% year over year for the first 11 months of the year and core sales were up 5.22%.
Costco tops Wall Street’s sales and revenue expectations
Comparable sales climbed 6.4%, topping analysts’ expectations of 5.8%.
Six states win approval to limit unhealthy food under new SNAP rules
“We are restoring SNAP to its true purpose – nutrition,” Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said as she announced the waivers.
Costco named Canada's Best Grocery Retailer for 2025, dunnhumby reports
Over the last year, the top nine Canadian grocers grew two times more than grocers in the bottom ranking tercile.
Emarketer: TikTok's share of U.S. social commerce nears 20%
Although social commerce still represents a small percentage of the retail ecommerce pie (6.9%), its share is steadily increasing.