Credit card ‘Swipe’ Fees could cost consumers over $20 billion during 2025 holiday season
Fees for average family equal the cost of a Barbie doll or Lego set.
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Numerator reveals data-backed sell-in strategies
Emerging brands leveraging behavioral data to quantify shoppers, identify leakage, and address growth gaps are best positioned for success.
CVS outlines strategy to reimagine health care
The company is creating an open consumer engagement platform that integrates experiences across its entities and participating industry partners.
Amazon and USPS hold talks as delivery contract nears expiry
Amazon is USPS’s biggest customer, bringing in more than six billion dollars in revenue for the Postal Service this year.
Import volumes slump as trade policy clouds 2026 outlook
tariffs and trade policy uncertainty persistently affect demand,
Instacart launches groundbreaking ChatGPT app
The launch marks a milestone for conversational commerce.
CVS Health teams with Ronald McDonald House Global to make the holidays brighter
The company will also support Ronald McDonald House through a $600,000 grant and colleague volunteer events through 2027.
CVS Health generates over $474 billion in 2024 U.S. economic impact, supporting communities
New report highlights the company's role as a top U.S. employer, investing in improving health and supporting local communities.
Facts up Front, SmartLabel gain recognition as transparency efforts grow
According to research from the Consumer Brands Association, 90% of Americans recognize Facts Up Front, and 22 million SmartLabel scans occur each year.
RetailNext reports steep Black Friday traffic declines
Despite the slowdown in store visits, the weekend showed stronger results in key sales metrics.
Ollie's unwraps hOLLIEday Caring Feeding America campaign
The hOLLIEday Caring Feeding America program offers shoppers an easy and convenient way to give back to those in need at a time when they need it most.
Walgreens expands micro-fulfillment network with new facility in West Jordan, Utah
The micro-fulfillment center (MFC) will support nearly 96 stores across the region.
Kroger Q3 earnings beat estimates
Gains in eCommerce and private-label brands offset charges tied to automated fulfillment network; grocer lifts earnings guidance for the year.
Dollar General delivers a strong fiscal Q3 2025 performance
The 2.5% increase in same-store sales reflected a corresponding 2.5% rise in customer traffic
Albertsons unveils AI shopping assistant
The AI-powered planning and shopping assistant can reduce shopping time down to as little as four minutes.
Natural Grocers shares key trends for living well in 2026
Now in its tenth year, the forecast highlights emerging practices and products set to shape four key categories: Health and Wellness, Body Care and Beauty, Food and Beverage, and Ecologically Thoughtful.