Kroger launches virtual nutrition coaching program for loyalty membersKroger is looking to help customers achieve their health and wellness goals with digital support. Starbucks joins non-profit food waste initiativeStarbucks Coffee Company has become the second quick service restaurant retailer to become a member of the U.S. Food Waste Pact. Store Expansion News: January update Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in January with store expansions and new formats. Bed Bath & Beyond owner to acquire Buy Buy Baby for $5M; eyes stores, tokenization Beyond is expanding its portfolio and, in the process, bringing two former sister brands back together again. Macy’s ends tuition-free college degree program Macy’s Inc. has decided to wind down an educational program for its employees. PepsiCo teams up with Alphabet subsidiary for Super Bowl delivery promo PepsiCo and Wing will be delivering free game-day snacks to select customers during Super Bowl weekend. Huddle House to open four new Georgia locations Southern casual-dining chain Huddle House is planning to expand its footprint in a key state. When AI turns store associates into digital servants I recently visited a location of a well-known upscale retailer where associates were too engrossed in their smartphones to look up at shoppers. Numerator: Consumer themes for 2025 include... Consumers are expected to be confident, but spend wisely, in 2025, focusing on health and wellness and brands that have strong-performing products. U.S. convenience store count inches down; states with most c-stores are… The number of convenience stores in the U.S. declined in 2024 — but only very slightly. First Previous 557 558 559 560 561 Next Last
