Target expands wellness line up with 2,000 new products
More than half of new additions will be under $10.
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NRF chief economist Kleinhenz notes 2024 ‘ended on a high note’
"The outlook looks promising for 2025.”
Retailers doubling down on mobile apps
Mobile apps are becoming essential for retail operations, driving efficiency and enhancing customer experiences.
Cicana now analyzes YouTube campaign types and ad formats
Expanded product offering analyzes new YouTube campaign types and ad formats, including In-Feed and Shorts.
Walmart starts 2025 with free Wellness Day events nationwide
Wellness Day offers families a chance to engage with Walmart pharmacists on various health topics.
CVS Health and Aetna grant $750,000 to organizations improving health outcomes in Illinois
CVS Health and Aetna are committed to improving health outcomes by working with organizations who know their communities best and addressing the root causes preventing people from achieving better health.
Ulta Beauty names Kecia Steelman president and CEO in leadership transition
Dave Kimbell to retire after 11 years with Ulta. He was named CEO in 2021.
Riskified and Appriss Retail team to combat fraud
New partnership equips merchants with the ability to combat payments fraud and returns fraud and abuse across the entire customer journey.
Store closures were up 57% in 2024
This is the highest number of store closures since 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread disruption.
California's new shoplifting laws take effect
Key measures include extending probation for shoplifting to two years, enabling longer monitoring of offenders, and expanding arrest powers for law enforcement.
Cloud Haircare launching in CVS
A new era in haircare begins January 3rd at CloudHaircare.com and CVS.
McKesson Corp. completes divestiture of Canada-based Rexall and Well.ca businesses
Birch Hill acquired the drugstore chain from McKesson Corp. in a transaction that closed Dec. 30.
Appriss: Fraudulent returns and claims cost retailers $103B in 2024
The report reveals no signs of returns fraud slowing down.
Big Lots makes deal to save brand and keep hundreds of stores open
Agrees to a sale transaction with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners that enables the transfer of assets to other retailers and companies, including variety wholesalers.
Visa analysis: U.S. rings in holiday retail spending growth
This year, Visa’s preliminary insights indicate that the overall holiday retail spend in the U.S. increased 4.8% year over year.
Mastercard SpendingPulse: Total U.S. retail sales grew 3.8% this holiday season
Consumers increasingly preferred digital-first shopping this year, with e-commerce, curbside pick-up and delivery being top-of-mind for the festive season.