Holiday spending on track to meet NRF forecast
"November's results show a strong start to the traditional holiday season."
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NRF: 157 million consumers expected to shop on Super Saturday
"Over half of consumers expect to complete their shopping in the week leading up to the Christmas holiday.”
Walgreens testifies on PBM practices and pharmacy sustainability
Walgreens joined independent pharmacies at Monday’s Arkansas Insurance and Commerce Senate hearing.
Holiday demand helps Costco surpass forecasts
Costco surpasses quarterly expectations as early holiday demand and bulk deals drive strong revenue and profit growth.
Walgreens rolls out first Patient Advisory Board to advance access and representation in clinical research
The Walgreens Patient Advisory Board will work with the Walgreens Clinical Trials team to provide insights aimed at increasing representation in clinical trials.
CoBank’s 2025 year-ahead report predicts struggles for rural economy
The report emphasizes the impacts of proposed tariffs, immigration reform, and changes to the Inflation Reduction Act on rural America's agriculture, energy, and digital infrastructure.
Walgreens study: Almost a third of Americans worry about missing a holiday event due to illness
Survey shows almost half of Americans missed a holiday event in the past because of illness and are taking preventative measures to not let it happen again.
Albertsons sues Kroger, terminates $25 billion merger agreement after courts block deal
“Given the recent federal and state court decisions to block our proposed merger with Kroger, we have made the difficult decision to terminate the merger agreement.”
Grocery TV and Hy-Vee team up
Move will power one of the largest in-store retail media networks in U.S. grocery.
Kroger-Albertsons merger blocked by federal judge
The judge rejected Kroger and Albertsons' proposed store divestiture plan, calling it insufficient to maintain competition.
WSJ: Walgreens in talks to sell to private equity firm Sycamore Partners
The article says that WBA and Sycamore Partners have been discussing a sale that could be completed early in 2025, citing unidentified sources "familiar with the matter."
Sales up in November even as two Thanksgiving weekend days fell in December
Total retail sales were up 0.15% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 2.35% unadjusted year over year in November, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
Ports prepare for record imports amid threats of strikes and tariffs
“Either a strike or new tariffs would be a blow to the economy, and retailers are doing what they can to avoid the impact of either for as long as they can.”
Walmart delivers last-minute savings and convenience with holiday grand finale
With a reliable last-mile and amazing last-minute deals across its assortment, the retailer wraps up the holiday season with more convenience, savings, speed and ease for customer
Meijer triples home delivery range to serve an additional 4 million households
Retailer now offers home delivery for customers up to 60 minutes from Meijer stores.
Clinics making stores wellness ‘hubs’
In-store clinics are central to the transition, according to the report, titled “The Healthcare Opportunity in Grocery.”
