Circana: Back-to-school sales slip 2% despite August surge
Circana expects overall office supplies revenue in 2025 to fall 2% from last year, with back-to-school serving as a relative bright spot.
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Amazon Business reaches new milestones
Company now powers 8 million organizations, providing even more value, selection, and convenience to its customers.
Circana completes acquisition of Nielsen’s MMM unit
MMM specializes in advanced statistical modeling that helps brands quantify the true incremental impact of their marketing investments across channels and touchpoints.
Alpha Modus settles patent dispute with Walgreens
“We appreciate the opportunity to amicably resolve this matter in a timely and effective manner,” said William Alessi, CEO of Alpha Modus.
Walmart posts strong sales gains in Q2
Walmart reported a strong quarter as more higher-income shoppers continued to choose it for essentials and value.
Dollar General picks Donny Lau to succeed Kelly Dilts as Chief Financial Officer
Lau is returning to Dollar General after serving as CFO of Zaxby’s Franchising LLC since July 2023.
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.
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.