Numerator: Walmart captures 21% of CPG spend across U.S.One retailer dominates CPG spending in the United States. Instacart upgrades FoodStorm order management platformInstacart is introducing new enhancements to its FoodStorm order management solution designed streamline ordering for retailers and customers. Albertsons accepts new form of payment for health and wellness items Albertsons Cos. is expanding the options for customers to purchase products that contribute to personal care and comfort. Challenger forecasts 2024 holiday hiring will be down from last year U.S. retailers will hire fewer seasonal employees this holiday season than last year as the labor market cools and consumers remain cautious. Bain: Non-store sales to drive 90% of holiday growth; five tips to outperform Retailers who hope to outperform this holiday season should emphasize value — no matter the price point. Online grocery sales rise 7% year-over-year in August Online grocery sales increased notably in August 2024 compared to a year ago, reaching just shy of $10 billion. ShopRite parent expands inventory robots to more stores Grocery co-op Wakefern Food Corp. is bringing automated shelf-scanning robots to more locations of its ShopRite banner. Retail sales stronger than expected in August as consumers keep spending Consumers continue to show their resilience in August as retail sales continued to grow, although at a slower rate than earlier in the summer. 5Qs for broker Jason Baker on Houston’s food & beverage scene Both landlords and brokers have to truly believe in food-and-beverage brands they introduce to new markets, Baker says. Circana: Consumer emphasis on value and need-based spending continued in August Traditional retail milestones — including the back-to-school shopping season — are being reshaped by changing consumer behavior. First Previous 12 13 14 15 16 Next Last