Final penny struck at U.S. Mint
The U.S. Mint has struck its final pennies, ending over 230 years of production and accelerating a transition causing cash-handling issues cited by retailers.
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Ahold Delhaize USA marks major omnichannel milestone
Addition of Hannaford to the platform completes multi-year rollout, advancing omnichannel growth and enhancing customer experience.
NRF sees holiday sales surpassing $1 trillion
U.S. consumers are approaching the 2025 holiday season with caution but also confidence.
Retail groups urge Congress to prevent penny shortage
Retailers across the US warn of escalating penny shortages, urging federal guidance and quick laws to avoid disrupting cash transactions.
Wegmans offers a complete Thanksgiving meal for $5 per person
Designed to serve eight, the meal includes all the essentials for a traditional celebration.
Target launches new AI-powered features to make holiday shopping easier and fun
AI-powered gift recommendations, store navigation assistance and shopping list scanning simplify planning, finding and buying everything on guests' wish lists.
Target giving price reductions on food, donating food to support families this holiday season
From pantry staples and baby items to household essentials, these price reductions are designed to make everyday shopping more affordable through the holiday season
NRF Global Port Tracker shows year-end import slowdown
After an initial surge in shipments to counter tariff uncertainty, November and December are expected to be the slowest months of 2025.
Judge orders Trump to release full SNAP benefits
The administration had previously agreed to issue only partial payments, saying that fully funding SNAP would take weeks or months.
Walgreens launches enhanced Respiratory Index to track virus hotspots
The Walgreens Respiratory Index will be updated weekly and will allow users to search by state to see where their geographic area ranks for both flu and COVID-19 activity.
Food Lion invests $484 million to upgrade 153 stores across greater Charlotte, N.C. market
Renovations enhance product assortment and expand convenient and affordable ready-to-eat options available in-store and online.
Instacart rolls out new enterprise AI solutions to democratize AI for grocers of all sizes
AI solutions launch retailers include Kroger, Sprouts Farmers Market and Good Food Holdings.
Wound care sales surge in the U.S.
Rising diabetes, aging population, and at-home recovery drive steady growth in wound care sales across U.S. pharmacies, supermarkets, and online retailers.
Hy-Vee to support local communities by providing free kids meals, food bank bundles and more
Hy-Vee will be providing multiple community support options at all Hy-Vee store locations.
Food Lion strengthens commitment to nourishing neighbors amid growing food insecurity
Food Lion continues to take meaningful action to address the root causes of hunger and provide everyday relief. To help support the increased demand, the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation is donating $1 million to support local food banks.
Kroger and Uber Eats expand partnership
For the first time, any U.S. retailer, Uber Eats’ restaurant selection, will be directly integrated into Kroger’s digital platforms, allowing customers to order groceries and restaurant meals in one convenient place.