WMU Food Marketing Program Receives Lead Gift from Meijer
Meijer donated $500,000 to fund a new food marketing hub for students, faculty, and industry partners.
Retail News
Buffalo Bills and Wegmans “Bring the Storm” ahead of rivalries game
As the game’s official sponsor, the grocer is rolling out exclusive, limited-edition items designed to fuel a “white-out” in the stands.
Swish raises seed funding to redefine CPG product sampling
Founded to modernize how brands drive consumer trials, Swish delivers full-size, in-stock CPG products as free samples directly within shoppers’ grocery orders.
Giant Eagle rolls out “Because it Matters” strategy with $100M investment
More than 60 in-store pharmacy locations will be expanded to better serve community health needs.
Huge demand for dairy foods fueled a U.S. butterfat boom, but cheesemakers need milk protein levels to catch up
The percentage of butterfat in U.S. milk has increased at twice the pace of protein, which could put some cheesemakers in a bind.
Costco reports strong fourth-quarter and full-year results
Net income for the fourth quarter rose to $2.61 billion, or $5.87 per diluted share, compared with $2.35 billion, or $5.29 per share, in the year-ago period.
Amazon to pay record FTC settlement
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson hailed the penalty as a “monumental win” under the Trump administration.
GreyOrange research: Retail stores are suffering tariff-induced “stock shock” and staffing challenges
36% of store managers admit to skipping tasks because of staffing constraints.
L’Oréal announces sweeping leadership changes
L’Oréal has unveiled a series of senior leadership changes effective January 1, 2026.
Retail holiday hiring slows to lowest since 2009
Analysts warn that weaker hiring could ripple through the consumer healthcare ecosystem, with less in-store support at a time when patients and shoppers depend on convenient access to essential products and services.
Ladywell fights back against health censorship with new campaign
The 'Uncensor Your Health' campaign aims to challenge digital censorship of women’s health topics.
Aldi modernizes private label with bold new packaging
Aldi is giving its fans what they asked for — its largest packaging refresh yet.
Albertsons aims to link grocery savings with travel bookings
In partnership with Expedia Group, for U Travel brings value and ease beyond grocery rewards to every destination
Kroger Precision Marketing unveils new capabilities
Expert-led managed services now include programmatic audio, CTV, and dynamic creative optimization
Target unveils biggest Target Circle week yet
Deal of the Day starts at 40% off, featuring top national brands like Apple and GE and fall style must-haves only from Target.
Target cautions shareholders on TRC Capital’s mini-tender offer
The offer is set to expire on October 6.