Walmart tops Q4 expectations and extends dividend streak
Walmart closed FY 2026 with steady Q4 results, boosted by digital growth, advertising, and store traffic. It increased its dividend for the 53rd year.
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Walmart grocery penetration hits a record 72%, dunnhumby study reveals
Walmart’s penetration rose six percentage points year over year, marking the largest gain among all retailers tracked in the quarterly study.
Second Amazon big-box store planned in Chicago
The Oak Brook proposal follows Amazon’s nearly 229,000-square-foot superstore in Orland Park, the second Chicago-area location for the new concept.
Ahold Delhaize USA breaks ground on new $860 million distribution center in Burlington, N.C.
Project marks next step in long-term investment to expand capacity, create jobs and strengthen the East Coast supply chain network.
L’Oréal gains momentum in U.S. as beauty market improves
Momentum in the U.S. grew driven by premium haircare, fragrance, and dermatologist-backed skincare.
Walmart and The Walmart Foundation announce $1 million total investment in winter storm relief
This combined $1 million investment has provided critical support to more than 30 city governments and local organizations.
FMI releases statement on January CPI food price numbers
“The food industry remains committed to keeping prices as low as possible for households across the country.”
Dollar Tree names Jocelyn Konrad EVP, Chief Retail Officer
In her new role, Konrad will focus on delivering what she described as “The X Factor” across Dollar Tree’s national store base.
Business Group on Health applauds CMS ACCESS model
Program tests better ways to pay for and deliver care to people with chronic conditions.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales extend gains in January
Health and personal care stores were up nearly 6% year over year in January as overall retail sales continued to advance, NRF reported.
FMI and NIQ to discuss K-shaped economy and the food industry on upcoming webinar
FMI and NIQ will shed light on the K-shaped economic recovery, a phenomenon in which different segments of the economy recover at uneven rates following a downturn.
FMI praises Illinois ruling maintaining prohibition of swipe fees on sales tax
"FMI applauds the court decision today that preserves this first-in-the-nation law to prohibit charging retailers and consumers swipe fees on the sales taxes portion of a credit card transaction."
Circana: Lip, hair treatments and skincare fuel beauty’s 2025 performance
Beauty keeps outperforming many other consumer industries despite ongoing economic pressures.
CVS beats sales and earnings estimates for fourth quarter
Total revenues increased 8.2% in the quarter and 7.8% for all of 2025, driven by growth across all operating segments.
Target announces changes in executive leadership
“These leadership changes align the right talent and expertise with key roles, and simplify our structure so we can advance our strategy with greater speed, clarity and accountability.”
DoorDash increases food access for households using SNAP
Customers with SNAP cards on DoorDash can now use benefits at CVS Pharmacy.