U.S. online grocery sales surged in January
While total grocery spending grew just 2.5% yearly, online grocery sales outpaced it significantly.
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Ed DeVaney named president of CVS Caremark
DeVaney had been named interim president in December 2024. He will report to Prem Shah, group president, CVS Health.
Q&A with Eric Senn, CEO of FMItech Pitch Competition winner Badge
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Retail sales drop in January after strong holiday season
According to the Census Bureau, overall retail sales in January declined 0.9% seasonally adjusted month over month.
NRF responds to reciprocal tariffs
NRF has issued a statement about the Trump administration’s plan to impose reciprocal tariffs on all trading partners.
UserTesting Retail Pulse reveals Q1 2025 consumer shifts
Shoppers are reshaping retail in 2025 due to shifting loyalty, rising DTC preferences, and growing skepticism toward AI.
WalletHub Report: States that spend the most (and least) on groceries
Grocery prices are higher in some states, but residents in states with lower median incomes spend more of their paychecks on food.
Bryant Harris joins Rite Aid as chief merchandising officer
“As an accomplished leader driven by excellence, Bryant will be a great addition to the team to help further our mission,” says CEO Matt Schroeder.
Retail layoffs surge as shopping trends change
Retail job cuts nearly double as automation and shifting shopping habits reshape the industry.
Private-label food boom: U.S. market set for $52B growth
Technavio’s latest study highlights the increasing role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the private-label food and beverage sector.
U.S. Beauty Sales Up in 2024, driven by fragrance boom: Circana
In 2024, fragrance category sales rose 12%, with unit sales also growing in the prestige market.
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Ahold Delhaize posts modest sales gains in fourth quarter, sets sights on 2025 growth
“Looking ahead, we see strong momentum to accelerate growth and earnings in 2025.”
David Kennerley appointed Kroger CFO
Kennerley is an experienced finance executive with almost 25 years of service at PepsiCo.
CVS' earnings beat Wall Steet's estimates
The company said it expected 2025 earnings to range between $5.75 and $6 per share, which aligned with Wall Street’s expectations.
Mercy Beehler joins NRF advocacy team
Beehler brings extensive experience in retail policy and most was head of policy communications at Alibaba Group.