Walgreens to close Houston distribution center
This Texas shutdown is part of a broader wave of restructuring within the company.
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Smarter shelf strategy boosts grocery profits and cuts food waste over 20% for retailers
The new study takes a close look at perishables with declining quality over time, such as fresh produce, dairy and meat.
ADvendio launches integration with Criteo to power scalable retail media
Through this integration, retailers and media sales teams gain a unified, self-service workflow for retail media operations.
Survey: Support for tariffs rises to 46% as 10% global tariff takes effect
The data suggests that while support for tariffs is growing, consumers understand prices may rise – and they’re already adjusting their shopping habits.
Magic Molecule launches in Whole Foods Market
The retailer’s first hypochlorous acid skin care brand.
Walmart debuts Scintilla In-Store for supplier field reps
The app brings together inventory visibility, modular and item-level data, performance metrics and supplier-assigned tasks in a single interface.
The Vitamin Shoppe launches inaugural “Suppies” awards
The Vitamin Shoppe Supplement Awards honor the year's top brands and products, selected in partnership with the editors of Men's Health and Women's Health.
Loblaw to add 34 Shoppers Drug Mart stores and clinics
The openings are part of a $1.75 billion outlay to expand and renovate the company's store network, enhance its supply chain capabilities, and create jobs across Canada.
Supreme Court strikes down tariffs
The Court found that the 1977 IEEPA does not grant the president unilateral authority to impose "unbounded" tariffs.
Walgreens cutting workforce
The chain said it is simplifying its organization to speed up decision making in a move that would impact at least 600 employes.
CVS Health expands AI toolkit with generative patient simulations
Using Simile’s AI simulations, CVS Health can test digital experiences in hours instead of weeks.
NRF responds to Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
“The Supreme Court’s announcement today regarding tariffs provides much-needed certainty for U.S. businesses and manufacturers.”
Sprouts Farmers Market announces management changes
Don Clark appointed chief merchandising officer, Amanda Rassi named chief customer officer.
CVS Pharmacy becomes Official Health and Wellness Partner of U.S. Soccer, NWSL
“As an Official Health and Wellness Partner of U.S. Soccer and the NWSL, we have a valuable opportunity to deepen our ties in the neighborhoods we serve.”
Walmart tops Q4 expectations and extends dividend streak
Walmart closed FY 2026 with steady Q4 results, boosted by digital growth, advertising, and store traffic. It increased its dividend for the 53rd year.
Walmart grocery penetration hits a record 72%, dunnhumby study reveals
Walmart’s penetration rose six percentage points year over year, marking the largest gain among all retailers tracked in the quarterly study.