CVS Health Foundation and AACP continue program to reduce barriers for student pharmacists
Scholarships will help reduce financial barriers for student pharmacists.
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FMI Grocery Shopper Sentiment reveals rising consumer gloom
Amid growing anxieties, nearly 80% of shoppers feel in control of grocery spending, signaling resilience during economic uncertainty.
NRF Retail Monitor: Sales rise in March as tariff tensions loom
“The pullback we’ve seen the past few months comes despite strong economic fundamentals. A major factor appears to be driven by the uncertainty caused by tariffs,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Tickets and hospitality passes on sale for 2025 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give
Affordable family fun returns and new hospitality experience off 17th green debuts.
NRF releases statement supporting federal legislation to combat retail crime
“We urge Congress to move quickly to approve this integral measure.”
Walmart taps generative AI for rapid innovation
Once a trend is detected, the tool automates development, producing design packs that give Walmart suppliers detailed instructions to manufacture the product.
CoBank: Consumer confidence falls due to tariff-driven turbulence
Despite a 90-day partial reprieve, the new tariff regime remains likely to increase inflation and cut economic growth, says CoBank's Rob Fox.
Sam’s Club to open 15 stores a year, remodel all locations
The move marks a significant ramp-up from previous expansion goals and is aimed at doubling membership over the next 8–10 years.
Grocery TV adds Northeast Grocery to its network
Northeast Grocery partners with Grocery TV to enhance the shopper experience through in-store digital signage while giving brands new ways to engage with high-intent shoppers.
Golden State Valkyries team up with Sephora
Sephora to be the official beauty partner of the Valkyries; team debuts Sephora Performance Center.
Trump pauses tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Trump’s credited his decision to pause the full effect of tariffs on the fact that “more than 75 Countries” have contacted U.S. officials to negotiate trade imbalance issues. Those negotiations will continue during the pause.
Circana report reveals the 2024 U.S. CPG growth leaders
The findings highlight the industry’s shifting dynamics, as smaller CPG companies and private labels take center stage, leveraging innovation and value-driven strategies to outperform their peers.
NRF Global Port Tracker: Imports to drop by 20% as tariffs take hold
“At present, we expect to see imports begin to decline by May and that they will drop dramatically during the remainder of the year,” says Ben Hackett.
Walmart highlights business strategy focused on driving expansion at meeting
Company reaffirms Q1 sales guidance and shares vision for growth and enhanced customer experience at Investment Community Meeting; FY2026 guidance remains unchanged.
FMI reaffirms 2025 advocacy agenda
To build on the momentum from Midwinter, FMI’s Government Relations Committee convened in Washington, D.C., in early March. The in-person meeting brought together food industry leaders for an in-depth policy planning session.
L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty unites industry leaders to spread sun safety awareness
Call for brands to join the effort.