Amazon opens wildfire relief hub in Alberta
Amazon has opened its first disaster relief hub in Canada to support a growing wildfire season.
Retail News
Target brings more value to back-to-school shopping
The retailer is combining seasonal discounts with lower everyday prices and expanded in-store experiences.
Target names former 7-Eleven CEO Joe DePinto to board
DePinto previously held leadership positions at PepsiCo and GameStop and has served on the boards of Brinker International, Jo-Ann Stores and OfficeMax.
Inflation drives more holiday shoppers to increase gift spending in 2026
Basis and GWI Survey of 2000 U.S. consumers show trends in holiday gifting, celebrations and concerns.
Allianz life study finds Americans struggle to shift from retirement saving to spending
71% working Americans say they anticipate being reluctant to spend money in retirement in order to preserve their account balance as much as possible.
The new age of snacking: Global sales climb to all-time highs
New snacking research reveals how functional benefits, GLP-1 medications, and AI-driven discovery are reshaping the way the world snacks.
FMI welcomes four ROFDA members, advancing a shared vision for stronger wholesale-retail partnerships
"The challenges and opportunities facing independent operators today require stronger industry alignment than ever before."
Walmart announces leadership changes
Walmart U.S. Chief Operating Officer Kieran Shanahan is leaving the company and will be succeeded by Kyle Kinnard, who previously served as COO of Walmart International
Wellness and inflation didn’t kill indulgence, they made it stronger
Method1's inaugural State of Indulgence report finds Americans indulging more often–even as tighter budgets and health goals give them every reason to cut back.
Matt Damon, Amazon turn everyday actions into water donations
Say "Alexa, donate to Get Blue" and Amazon will donate $5 to Water.org on your behalf—at no cost to you.
Retail spending shows resilience
The sector benefited from an unusual convergence of spending opportunities in June.
Back-to-school shoppers start early, but focus on value as spending hits record levels
"Affordability is a concern for families and a top priority for retailers as we enter the back-to-school season."
Health and Wellness Retail Goes All in on AI
More than 50 AI-enabled exhibitors are set for the 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo.
CRN welcomes new member companies
“CRN continues to attract companies that are committed to advancing science, quality, and responsible innovation throughout the dietary supplement supply chain,” said Steve Mister, president and CEO of CRN.
Retail sales continue to climb in June
Health and personal care stores remained among the strongest retail performers as consumers continued spending during June.
Merchants encourage NCUA to withdraw flawed rule blocking Illinois swipe fee law
The rule “rests on an inaccurate understanding of the modern credit and debit card payments ecosystem and, as a result, does not provide a sound legal basis” for preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, MPC said.