Dollar General announces 9 officer appointments
Moves span real estate, IT, business intelligence, human resources and store operations.
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On the menu at Grocers: Simple, sustainable changes to boost health
Benefits from high-fiber foods include lower cholesterol, more balanced blood sugar levels and improved energy levels.
Study: Grocery is sole category where consumers expect to boost spending
“Today’s consumers aren’t simply tightening their belts — they’re making thoughtful trade-offs,” said Chad Lusk, managing director at A&M’s Consumer and Retail Group
Dollar General donates $250,000 to American Red Cross to celebrate America’s 250th
Organizations commemorate 25 years of partnership.
Walmart Deals returns with Walmart+ early access
A new feature for this year’s event gives eligible Walmart+ members early access to select online-only “hot Deal drops.”
FMI sees relief for shoppers as food inflation moderates
Food-at-home prices rose just 0.1% in May, according to FMI, offering relief for shoppers while industry leaders continue to monitor weather, tariffs and supply chain costs.
NRF criticizes Visa and Mastercard settlement
NRF stated the proposed agreement doesn't address retailer concerns about limited competition in payments and doesn't sufficiently curb rising transaction costs.
Father’s Day spending to hit record $27.9 billion
This marks an increase from the previous record of $24 billion set last year.
Amazon expands supply chain services with LTL offering
Amazon’s less-than-truckload freight now ships to any type of destination and serves businesses of all sizes, following strong demand from Amazon selling partners and vendors.
Preliminary court ruling on Visa/Mastercard swipe fees is bad deal for retailers and consumers
U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to the proposal.
GLP-1 boom fuels whey protein shortage concerns
Record whey protein prices and tightening supplies highlight the ripple effects of growing GLP-1 adoption across the health and nutrition marketplace.
New summer beauty trends data from Daash Intelligence shows shifts in purchasing decisions
Categories tied to sun protection, long wear and hydration gained momentum, reflecting changing consumer priorities as warmer weather and outdoor activity began to drive purchasing decisions.
June imports rise year over year, remain below 2025 levels through fall
"The ongoing trend is for lower imports as the conflict in Iran continues to cause higher inflation and economic uncertainty.”
Walmart celebrates 1 millionth drone delivery
Average delivery time is 23 minutes, and the quickest required 4 minutes and 44 seconds.
Amazon to provide 2,000 free rapid response technology systems that restore critical services in minutes
Each system is portable enough for one person to carry and set up, now scaling 50x ahead of hurricane season.
Sam's Club names Steve Schrobilgen chief operating officer
"Steve's leadership will play an important role in helping us continue to raise the bar across our clubs and operations."