Credit card ‘Swipe’ fees account for $3B of back-to-school costs in 2025
Fees can cost an average family as much as a lunchbox or backpack.
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Circana sees retail volumes dip, tariff impact still minimal
Price growth in F&B remained stable, with minimal impact from tariffs to date.
CVS Pharmacy opens new Philadelphia store
State and local officials joined CVS Health leaders to celebrate new Southwest Center City location.
Walmart continues the expansion of Neighborhood Markets
Although smaller, Neighborhood Markets still offer essential groceries and household items for daily needs.
Target opening eight stores this summer
The new locations, opening between July and August, reflect Target’s focus on both large-format stores and localized customer convenience.
High profits at large banks show need to address rising ‘swipe’ fees
“Banks are bragging about higher profits and the easy treatment they expect from regulators while Main Street struggles,” MPC Executive Committee member and National Association of Convenience Stores General Counsel Doug Kantor said.
Albertsons reports solid Q1 as digital and pharmacy sales drive growth
“We delivered solid operating and financial performance while investing in our core operations and enhancing our customer value proposition.”
Amazon Prime Day 2025 delivers record sales
This year’s Prime Day event was bigger than any previous four-day period that included a Prime Day event, with record sales and more items sold during the four days. Members saved big on best-selling brands like Dyson, medicube, and Philips Sonicare.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor reveals sales slowed in June as concerns about tariffs rise
“June’s numbers indicate that prolonged uncertainty surrounding the economy, tariffs and trade policy could be pushing consumers to adopt a ‘wait-and-see’ approach with their household budgets,” NRF president and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Ulta Beauty enters U.K. market with purchase of Space NK
Space NK is a curator of some of the world’s most innovative beauty brands and a go-to destination for beauty discovery in its 83 stores in the UK and Ireland and online.
NRF's 2025 Top 100 Retailers little changed from last year
Kantar’s David Marcotte noted that year-over-year continuity at the top underscores the market dominance of large-format retailers and vertically integrated omnichannel players.
Leonard named to head beauty merchandising at Walmart
She had been Walmart's GMM of men's/kids/baby/footwear for close to three years.
Impact Analytics unpacks Amazon Prime Day 2025 trends
Rather than broad, unfocused discounting, Amazon’s approach targeted promotions based on real-time data.
Circana reports consumers are prioritizing essentials
Products that can facilitate bringing more joyful experiences into the home are also capturing the consumer’s attention at retail.
Amazon helping flood-impacted communities across central Texas
Within hours of the flooding, Amazon provided financial assistance to its nonprofit partners and coordinated the delivery of food and emergency supplies from Whole Foods Market to first responders and displaced residents in Kerrville, Texas.
Import cargo levels expected to rebound in July but drop again after tariff delay ends
“The tariff situation remains highly fluid and retailers are working hard to stock up for the holiday season before the various tariffs that have been announced and paused actually take effect,” NRF vice president for Supply Chain and Customs Policy Jonathan Gold said.