Target reports Q2 earnings as sales decline
The retailer reaffirmed its full-year outlook despite investor concerns that sent shares down nearly 9% in early trading.
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Target’s Brian Cornell to step down, Michael Fiddelke to take over as CEO in February
Cornell to serve as executive chair of Target's board of directors.
Picklebalm now at select CVS stores nationwide
The CVS launch brings Picklebalm to physical retail for the first time, making the specialized recovery solution accessible to players at select CVS locations nationwide.
Circana reports prestige beauty sector up for first half of 2025
U.S. prestige beauty market grew by 2% to $16 billion, while sales at mass merchants increased 4% to $34.6 billion in first half of 2025.
Illinois expands consumer access to PSE and strengthens support for the system that prevents diversion
"The passage of HB 3087 represents a significant victory for both consumer access and public safety,” said Carlos Gutierrez, vice president of State & Local Government Affairs at CHPA.
Judge orders Kroger ex-CEO Rodney McMullen to disclose reasons for abrupt departure
McMullen stepped down after more than a decade as CEO following what Kroger described as an investigation into his “personal conduct".
Hy-Vee teams with Oscar Health to launch fixed-price employer health plan in Iowa
The offering blends Oscar’s technology-driven insurance platform with Hy-Vee’s retail pharmacy network, grocery presence, and primary and urgent care clinics operated through Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care.
More than a dozen Oregon Rite Aids to reopen as CVS pharmacies
These stores are part of the 63 locations CVS had planned to acquire in Washington, Oregon and Idaho, as announced in May.
Circana: Female shoppers are slowing discretionary purchasing at a quicker rate than men
Opportunities to engage female consumers revolve around spruce-up spending and female-focused products putting them front-and-center.
eGrowcery and Birdzi form strategic partnership to deliver integrated retail solutions
This collaboration will empower retailers to seamlessly combine eGrowcery’s robust unified commerce platform with Birdzi’s advanced personalization and customer engagement tools.
Amazon expands fresh grocery delivery footprint
Customers can now order everything from milk and oranges to novels and home improvement tools in a single cart, with delivery to their doorstep in just hours.
Halloween comes early at Target with new décor, costumes and treats
“We know millions of families love Halloween and don’t want to wait until October to shop, so Target is ready with over 1,500 new items so you can start preparing right now.”
Tariffs push core inflation to five-month high, pressuring retail prices
The report shows that after months of absorbing higher import costs, U.S. companies are beginning to pass more of those expenses on to customers.
Optimove Insights reveals that most consumers are anxious over tariffs
Report also shows widespread concerns about inflation, highlighting the need for empathetic and responsive marketing strategies.
Kroger, C&S Wholesale Grocers settle lawsuit tied to failed Albertsons merger
"We are pleased to resolve the claims from C&S, and we look forward to a friendly relationship with them going forward," said Ron Sargent, Kroger’s chairman and chief executive officer. "Kroger remains focused on serving our customers and running great stores across the U.S."
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reveals strong spending in July
Consumers responded to sales and bought ahead of tariffs.