ShopLiftr offers the playbook for activation, agility, and proof
The company is fusing live trade-promotion data with programmatic media to bridge story and sale across grocery, convenience, and pharmacy.
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Kroger looks to expand e-commerce offerings
Expects to improve e-commerce profitability by approximately $400 million in 2026.
Family Dollar teams up with DoorDash to offer delivery from about 7,000 stores nationwide
The agreement enables customers across the U.S. to order from their local Family Dollar store through the DoorDash app and receive items quickly at the chain’s everyday low prices.
ALDI to roll out 'A Very ALDI Holiday Pop-Up'
One-day event will spotlight a curated assortment of 400+ holiday food and drink offerings, all available in stores this season at prices worth celebrating.
Weis Markets donates $555,000 as part of 18th annual Fight Hunger program
Donations to regional food banks and pantries generated through combined customer and corporate contributions.
People Who Made a Difference: Daniel Wallace, co-founder and CEO, Force Factor
‘The goal is to make performance nutrition more approachable.’
People Who Made a Difference: Liz Buchanan, president, North America, NielsenIQ
"We need to simplify access and create the types of activation that are going to be efficient. This is where NielsenIQ can play such a big role — creating the signals that are going to be the most meaningful for each use case.”
People Who Made a Difference: Darren Caudill, chief sales officer at Wakefern Food Corp.
Caudill has over four decades of experience working in both grocery wholesale and retail.
People Who Made a Difference: Zach Dennett, vice president of Merchandising, CVS Health
Building on CVS’ expertise in health care, Dennett is focused on educating consumers about options in the over-the-counter and nutritional supplements aisles.
Grocers bring a cornucopia of foodservice options
“Consumers are increasingly viewing deli-prepared foods as a true alternative to restaurant dining, not just a convenient option,” said Allison Febrey, senior manager of research and insights at FMI.
Thanks will be given to retailers this year for providing more affordable meals
Many major supermarkets are offering deals on Thanksgiving dinner for 2025, building on a trend from previous years where stores such as Aldi and Walmart have provided low-cost meal options and promotions to combat inflation.
FMI praises Administration's efforts to reduce tariffs on food products
“FMI is grateful and extremely pleased at President’s Trump’s actions to cut tariffs on a wide swathe of food and agriculture products."
Seasonal hiring falls to post-recession low
The decline reflects a broader shift in how retailers manage labor costs amid tariffs, inflation, and automation investments.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire
This marks a significant leadership change at the world’s largest retailer.
Dollar General names Emily Taylor chief operating officer, elevates merchandising leaders
Veteran merchant credited with driving pOpshelf expansion and digital innovation takes on expanded operational role
CVS Pharmacy celebrates grand opening of new Brooklyn location
The 9,000-plus square-foot space includes an expanded pharmacy and private consultation and vaccination area, an improved in-store delivery pickup area, and updated layout, decor and fixtures.