Grocery pharmacies write a prescription for success
Supermarkets are becoming health destinations rather than just places to pick up a medication.
Retail News
Circana: September retail sales revenue lacks growth as consumers spend more on less
“Invisible Inflation” emphasizes importance of product relevance as consumers prioritize spending.
Unhappy returns: Consumers expected to return almost $850 billion in merchandise in 2025
The returns rate is in line with 16.9% last year, when returns totaled $890 billion.
ShopRite of West Caldwell to host community party and parade to celebrate new store opening
Family-friendly, pre-opening party set for Sunday, October 19; grand opening kicks off Tuesday, October 21 with parade and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
CVS Pharmacy completes acquisition of Rite Aid assets nationwide
Company wraps up conversion of 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in the Pacific Northwest and hundreds of prescription file buys across 15 states.
Bitcoin Depot and IGA team up to bring Bitcoin access to neighborhood grocery stores
Distribution deal grows U.S. retail footprint.
U.S. Beauty market trends: Mass beauty gains greater appeal as consumers seek value-driven efficacy
By Jennifer Famiano, beauty industry analyst at Circana
Narvar Holiday Data: Shoppers worry they can’t afford gifts
The results highlight the financial pressures shaping buying decisions and the operational priorities retailers must address.
Walmart teams with OpenAI to create AI-first shopping experiences
Partnership will allow customers and members to complete purchases from Walmart directly within ChatGPT.
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.
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.