Rite Aid closes all remaining stores after 63 years of service
The company permanently closed its remaining 89 stores this week following its second bankruptcy filing in less than two years.
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Ahold Delhaize enhances U.S. healthier choices programs
The U.S. strategy's core is the Guiding Stars nutrition program, ranking products as “good, better or best” to aid quick, informed purchasing.
Wakefern finalizes purchase of Morton Williams supermarkets
New Jersey-based retailer-owned grocery cooperative closes deal to acquire Morton Williams store locations in the New York City Metro Area.
FMI releases statement on government shutdown
“Congress needs to move forward quickly on a path that reopens the government,” said FMI.
Shipt unveils chat to cart feature
Shipt is teaming up with Perplexity, the AI-powered answer engine, to make shopping even more seamless and personalized with its Comet browser.
Sprouts and Careit rescue 30 million pounds of food
Green tech helps nonprofits nationwide in the fight against food insecurity.
Target bets on exclusive collections with ‘Wicked: For Good’ merchandise and Taylor Swift album
Leveraging Swift’s fandom and Wicked’s lasting popularity, the retailer seeks to generate exciting cultural events that boost store foot traffic, online engagement, and holiday gift sales.
Dollar General kicks off holiday season with "Jolly Good Deals"
From Harvest to Holiday, DG’s festive promotions offer budget-friendly ways to bring joy to any holiday season.
Retailers warn SNAP restrictions threaten consumer access
Retail associations urge USDA to extend the implementation timeline and clarify national definitions of restricted foods.
Sprouts Farmers Market aims for massive future growth, opens new store in St. George, UT
The chain has surpassed 450 stores in over 24 states this year.
Hiring stalls as US private sector sheds 32,000 jobs
Losses in trade, transport and leisure point to consumer-facing sectors under pressure as employers pull back on hiring.
Walmart moves to eliminate synthetic dyes across all private brand foods
The company said it is removing synthetic dyes and more than 30 other ingredients.
FMI praises proposal revising costly refrigeration rule
“This revised proposal is critical to preventing the rule from unnecessarily driving up grocery prices."
Amazon unveils new private label brand
Unified brand brings together Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly customer favorites and new offerings.
Giant Eagle lowers prices on key products through the end of 2025
Prices of more than 300 items across 28 product categories will be reduced by an average of 17%.
Advantage and Instacart partner to deliver real-time shelf insights
Instacart and Advantage Solutions are partnering to provide CPGs with real-time visibility into on-shelf conditions, enabling brands to identify gaps and take immediate action.