A new Ferrero Easter Candy Survey reveals that adults want Easter baskets too
Two-thirds of North American adults (66%) say they deserve an Easter basket just as much as children do.
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Walmart and VIZIO advance shoppable TV with new integrations
A new L’Oréal initiative shows Walmart and VIZIO linking premium content with omnichannel retail through first-party data and CTV attribution.
Kroger names first chief data and AI officer
Milen Mahadevan will still continue as president and CEO of 84.51°, Kroger’s data analytics subsidiary, while also overseeing the company’s data and AI platform and customer technology teams.
Easter candy prices on the rise
A typical Easter candy budget now purchases approximately 40% less product than it did six years ago.
L’Oréal and NVIDIA deepen partnership to accelerate AI beauty innovations
The collaboration merges NVIDIA’s ALCHEMI framework with L’Oréal’s R&I ecosystem, allowing scientists to simulate ingredient interactions at the atomic level.
CVS Health Foundation funds Charlotte community health initiative
“Families deserve access to quality care, healthy food and the support networks that make long-term wellness possible,” said Jenny McColloch, president of the CVS Health Foundation.
Swipe fees hit record $198B as reform efforts grow
“It’s time for Congress to make America affordable again by ending the swipe fee ripoff.”
Family Dollar to open smaller-format locations
The retailer aims to support new unit growth starting in 2027 by adapting to high-density neighborhoods while enhancing their existing portfolio.
Bayer and Jeff Mauro bring heart-health message to life at Heart to Heart Bistro in NYC
Bayer partnered with Food Network star Jeff Mauro and cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan to host the Heart to Heart Bistro in New York, an immersive dining experience designed to raise awareness about heart health.
Consumer spending stabilizes in February despite weather disruptions
Circana said weather caused short-term disruptions but didn't alter the overall retail trend.
Target launches Circle Deal Days with up to 50% off seasonal items
During the promotion, Target will showcase “Deal of the Day” offers featuring limited-time discounts on national brands such as Apple, Dyson, Hanes, Crocs, and Melissa & Doug.
Bainbridge Township Meijer Supercenter opening in May
New location will be the family-owned retailer's 59th store in Ohio.
Rite Aid’s end no bonanza for rivals
Overall, the pharmacy sector will face a complex landscape in 2026.
Dollar General posts strong fourth quarter and full-year results as same-store sales and margins improve
Company reported net sales of $42.7 billion, up 5.2% from $40.6 billion in fiscal 2024.
Discount Drug Mart heart association fundraiser nets over $52,000
The Life Is Why campaign was undertaken to further the association's efforts to drive critical research, improve care and empower a Nation of Lifesavers.
MMR names Women of Influence honorees
The honorees represent a diverse range of organizations that are driving innovation and growth across the mass retail and chain drug markets.