Albertsons raises annual sales and profit forecast on strong pharmacy, digital growth
Net sales and other revenue increased 2.0% for the 12-week period.
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Wunderkind: 71% of consumers plan to shop online this holiday season
More than half of consumers will rely on email to track price drops, discounts during Black Friday/Cyber Monday.
Kroger could break tradition with first external CEO hire
Tim Massa, Kroger’s chief people officer, revealed the shift in a C-Suite Awards questionnaire, calling it his top goal for the coming year: “Selecting our first-ever external hire chief executive officer in our company’s 143-year history.”
North America leads global $8.4 billion wellness boom
Beauty care, alternative medicine, and anti-aging solutions drive U.S. wellness spending as consumers pursue holistic physical, mental, and aesthetic well-being.
Instacart gives SNAP recipients 50% off Instacart+ to boost nutrition access
Anyone who used an EBT SNAP card to buy groceries on Instacart in the past six months can now register for Instacart+ at half price for 12 months.
Ahold Delhaize USA brands announce collaboration with NationsBenefits
Will expand access for nutritious foods and wellness items to eligible health plan members.
Sam’s Club expands same-day delivery to refrigerated medications
Sam’s Club is extending its pharmacy services with free same-day delivery of refrigerated medications for Plus Members, including GLP-1s, insulin and other specialty prescriptions.
NRF and Georgetown McDonough launch NRF Business of Retail Initiative
The initiative will establish the first National Retail Federation Chair in Retail Studies, the NRF Summit, and two NRF MBA Fellows, as well as research grants to shape the future of retail.
CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Fort Worth
In collaboration with Fort Worth Housing Solutions, the center offers no-cost training to Fort Worth’s future healthcare workforce.
FMI study reveals supermarkets' expanding role in easy, affordable dining
FMI report shows consumers seek foodservice options for lunch and late afternoon.
Costco to offer Ozempic and Wegovy at $499 for members
That amount is approximately half the list price for Ozempic and about one-third lower than Wegovy.
Big Lots! plans national grand opening under new ownership
Big Lots! has reemerged with expanded assortments, broader categories, and a sharper focus on value.
Rite Aid closes all remaining stores after 63 years of service
The company permanently closed its remaining 89 stores this week following its second bankruptcy filing in less than two years.
Ahold Delhaize enhances U.S. healthier choices programs
The U.S. strategy's core is the Guiding Stars nutrition program, ranking products as “good, better or best” to aid quick, informed purchasing.
Wakefern finalizes purchase of Morton Williams supermarkets
New Jersey-based retailer-owned grocery cooperative closes deal to acquire Morton Williams store locations in the New York City Metro Area.