Kroger launches Pearl Street Academy
New development platform brings together leadership training across entire enterprise, offering growth opportunities for associates.
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Walmart expands weight management support for GLP‑1 users
Better Care Services platform connects customers to virtual care and nutrition support, complementing fast, convenient access to medications through Walmart’s nationwide pharmacy network.
Kearney releases 2026 Beverage Outlook
Consumers are simultaneously trading down for everyday moments and trading up for premium, health-led experiences.
Walmart rolls out modern redesign of Great Value flagship private brand
First major refresh in more than a decade enhances shoppability while maintaining the same trusted products at every day low prices.
Albertsons Q4 underscores pharmacy pressure
Albertsons’ Q4 results showed continued pressure on its pharmacy, with a $773.8 million opioid-related charge causing a net loss and highlighting reimbursement and pricing issues.
Raises recognize vital role of Walmart technicians
“This investment is really about supporting the pharmacy teams who show up for their communities every day,” said senior vice president of pharmacy Kevin Host.
Pharmacy-adjacent categories drive March retail growth
Data shows consumers prioritize spending on health, self-care, and wellness despite economic pressures.
Barrière's kids patches now in 893 Target locations
The Target rollout features Barrière’s full kids assortment, including Kids Multi (three prints), Kids Sleep (two prints), and Kids Immunity (two prints) patches.
Walmart and Cadence OTC to bring UTI Relief Kit to 1,800 shelves nationwide
The new product pairs OTC medications with a novel drink mix supplement to deliver science-backed ingredients to store aisles nationwide.
NRF unveils 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers list
The ranking methodology assigns scores based on a retailer’s domestic and international retail revenues.
Hy-Vee CEO honors Donna Tweeten as an industry trailblazer
Tweeten, Hy-Vee’s first female president who joined in 2006 and was chief marketing officer before becoming president, retired in January 2025 but stayed as a consultant until her death.
Walmart unveils limited-time The Devil Wears Prada Scoop Collection
The collection highlights Walmart’s focus on trendy fashion, modernizing its private brands with style, quality, and value.
Circana report reveals new rules for CPG success
Circana’s findings point to a market in which scale alone is no longer sufficient.
Industry mourns Donna Tweeten, Hy-Vee's first female president
Donna was Hy-Vee’s first female president and a beloved visionary leader, mentor and advisor who spent the past 40 years shaping the company’s brand into a nationally recognized name.
Dollar General’s 7 Days of Beauty starts April 12
From personal care must-haves to self-care essentials, shoppers can score savings every day, April 12–18.
Retailers navigate rising logistics costs amid global uncertainty
Although relatively little U.S. containerized cargo comes from the Middle East, the report emphasizes how global shipping networks remain highly interconnected.