U.S. consumers sharply scale back spending
Spending on goods fell significantly, led by a $41.1 billion drop in motor vehicles and parts.
Retail News
Walmart and Sam's Club continue partnership with Feeding America
Now in its 12th year, the annual cause marketing campaign has helped Feeding America partner food banks secure more than 2 billion meals for people facing hunger in local communities.
Retail’s digital transformation: how technology is redefining the shopping experience
“It’s not enough to just know who is shopping with us—we need to understand what kind of shopping trip they’re on today.”
WBA buyout could lead to three-way split
The company's volatile share price has complicated negotiations.
CVS Pharmacy introduces improved flu testing and treatment options
CVS Pharmacy locations in 37 states now use a new 3-in-1 combo test for patients presenting with flu-like symptoms.
Scaling culture: How Walmart maintains its values across a workforce of 2.1 million
“It’s not enough to have values on a wall—you have to ensure they are lived daily and hold people accountable when they are not.”
Walmart aims to be a community resource in good times and bad
Eileen Hyde: “Our everyday operations and our philanthropic efforts are intertwined.”
US consumer confidence drops sharply in February
Consumer confidence weakened across all age groups, with the steepest decline among those aged 35 to 55.
Dollar General partners with Recess to offer experiential marketing opportunities through DGMN
Recess Experiential Network will use retailer and audience-targeting technology to expand brands’ and retailer’s reach into Dollar General’s local communities.
Winning with customers, now and in the future, requires retailers and suppliers to work together
"When we work together transparently, we not only solve immediate challenges but also unlock opportunities for industry-wide transformation.”
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon on how retailing is changing and how it is staying the same
In an interview with David Pinto, McMillon talks about Walmart's past, present and future.
Wegmans holds sneak peak for first Long Island location
The Lake Grove store is the first to open in 2025, followed by locations in Norwalk, Conn., and Rockville, Md., later in the summer.
CAGNY 2025: The Price of Growth—Is the CPG industry past inflationary trends?
Is the CPG sector poised for long-term growth, or are brands adapting to an era of cautious consumer spending and inflation-driven price strategies?
Target unveils new kids' bedding lines featuring Disney and Marvel characters
“The addition of the Disney Princess and Marvel collections into our Pillowfort line combines the power of two brands consumers love to create real joy at an incredible value for their families.”
Hy-Vee partners with the Caitlin Clark Foundation to fight childhood hunger
Hy-Vee customers can round up their purchases during March to benefit food banks across the Midwest