Wegmans’ stores kick off companywide Check Out Hunger scan campaign
Wegmans’ companywide Check Out Hunger scan campaign runs from October 22 through November 29.
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The Vitamin Shoppe names Kate Vukelich Chief People Officer
Vukelich brings over twenty years of leadership experience in HR, retail operations, and organizational transformation at major brands.
Vegas named chief commercial officer at Walgreens
She will lead the company's end-to-end customer experience strategy, including owned brand and merchandising, marketing, and the loyalty program.
Holiday budgets hold steady despite inflation
Shoppers are resilient, planning to spend only 1.3% less than last year’s record. Retailers expect early deal-hunting and a long shopping season into December.
Discount Drug Mart fundraiser honors fallen and injured police
The donation reflects the generosity of the chain’s customers, who responded to a fundraising campaign at its Lorain County stores.
Grocery pharmacies write a prescription for success
Supermarkets are becoming health destinations rather than just places to pick up a medication.
Circana: September retail sales revenue lacks growth as consumers spend more on less
“Invisible Inflation” emphasizes importance of product relevance as consumers prioritize spending.
Unhappy returns: Consumers expected to return almost $850 billion in merchandise in 2025
The returns rate is in line with 16.9% last year, when returns totaled $890 billion.
ShopRite of West Caldwell to host community party and parade to celebrate new store opening
Family-friendly, pre-opening party set for Sunday, October 19; grand opening kicks off Tuesday, October 21 with parade and ribbon-cutting ceremony.
CVS Pharmacy completes acquisition of Rite Aid assets nationwide
Company wraps up conversion of 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in the Pacific Northwest and hundreds of prescription file buys across 15 states.
Bitcoin Depot and IGA team up to bring Bitcoin access to neighborhood grocery stores
Distribution deal grows U.S. retail footprint.
U.S. Beauty market trends: Mass beauty gains greater appeal as consumers seek value-driven efficacy
By Jennifer Famiano, beauty industry analyst at Circana
Narvar Holiday Data: Shoppers worry they can’t afford gifts
The results highlight the financial pressures shaping buying decisions and the operational priorities retailers must address.
Walmart teams with OpenAI to create AI-first shopping experiences
Partnership will allow customers and members to complete purchases from Walmart directly within ChatGPT.
Albertsons raises annual sales and profit forecast on strong pharmacy, digital growth
Net sales and other revenue increased 2.0% for the 12-week period.
Wunderkind: 71% of consumers plan to shop online this holiday season
More than half of consumers will rely on email to track price drops, discounts during Black Friday/Cyber Monday.