Week in Review: April 24, 2026

Retail trend stories include changes in consumer thinking of AI-helpers and health-and-wellness promotion, and more.

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.

Vallarta Supermarkets generated a 1,070% return on investment after implementing Fresh Inventory Management technology from Logile, Inc.

The funding was co-led by Just Climate, a climate-led investment business, and High Sage Ventures, with participation from other investors.

Kroger shares new insights into how customers are shopping online, prioritizing the speed, value and convenience of pickup and delivery.

The challenge of raising fresh produce consumption is less a consumer demand issue than it is a retail merchandising and execution issue.