Retail
Kroger offers convenience and flexibility for Thanksgiving shopping
The Kroger Co. announced its Thanksgiving offerings centered on convenience, flexible feast sizes, and effortless meal planning.
National Mango Board honors four chains with 2026 Retailer of the Year Awards
H-E-B, Rouses, Nugget Market, and Superior Grocers are honored across four new categories for driving mango sales and consumer engagement.
IFCO scales RPC program for fresh produce at Whole Foods Market
IFCO is collaborating with Whole Foods Market to expand reusable packaging throughout the grocery retailer’s fresh produce supply chain.
Farm Boy expands partnership with RELEX to scale grocery planning
The Canadian grocer has been a RELEX customer since 2016 and will expand planning capabilities as it continues to grow...
IGA partnership to bring modern POS software capabilities to independent grocers
The partnership gives grocers access to point-of-sale, back office, self-checkout, loyalty, and other capabilities to help their workflows.
Ahold Delhaize USA further modernizes in-store experience
The modernization effort spans key store capabilities including point-of-sale, self-checkout, pharmacy, and fuel operations.
Amazon introduces complete Thanksgiving meal for $25 with same-day delivery
Available now through Nov. 26 while supplies last, the meal includes an 8-pound turkey plus fresh potatoes and carrots.
Aldi launches holiday decorating challenge
This holiday season, Aldi is giving fans a new challenge: The Aldi Deck-Out, a nationwide decorating contest.
Watermelon board announces retail merchandising contest winners
NWPB announces the winners of its 18th Annual Retail Merchandising Contest, recognizing retailers for in-store and digital merchandising.
Costco offers gourmet Thanksgiving meal for under $200
Costco members can pre-order a complete gourmet Thanksgiving turkey dinner with 30 pounds of food for $199.99.
Acosta Group study shows grocery shopper confidence falling
Just over half of shoppers feel comfortable affording groceries and essentials, even as grocery purchasing power has improved slightly.
DoorDash to acquire Instacart for $17B
DoorDash will acquire Maplebear Inc. (dba Instacart) for $65 for each Instacart share, or an equity value of about $17...
Walmart holiday meal basket serves 10 for $35
The basket includes a mix of 26 national and Walmart brand favorites to prepare dishes, from turkey to green bean...
Instacart’s in-store solutions no longer include Caper Carts
Instacart says the decision to wind down the Caper Cart business lets it focus time and resources on solutions to...
AWG says Best Choice delivers holiday feasts for a value
The Thanksgiving for Less initiative provides lower costs, savings for shoppers, and margin value for AWG member retailers.
Key Food Stores joins Uber Eats for grocery delivery
Over 300 independently owned Key Food locations across the Northeast and Florida join Uber Eats' marketplace for on-demand fresh groceries.
Walmart expands Better Care Services
Walmart makes it easier for customers to discover, compare, and access care with clear information about their options and potential...
Dollar Tree marks 40th anniversary with 9,500th store opening and $40MM commitment to communities
The $40 million investment is through the newly established Dollar Tree Impact Fund to expand access to everyday essentials.
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