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Retailers support Federal bill to thwart organized retail crime

Retailers are urging passage of new bi-partisan legislation that would establish a coordinated federal response to the growing problem of organized retail crime.
DoorDash brings delivery robots to U.S.

A global on-demand delivery platform is expanding a pilot of autonomous delivery robots to two major U.S. metro areas.
Albertsons verifies SNAP recipients for subscription discount

Albertsons Companies is streamlining and securing the process for federal food benefit recipients to join its FreshPass subscription program at discount.
Tariffs, supplier costs to result in higher prices for consumers

Amid the uncertain economic landscape, a large portion of businesses are planning to pass increased costs due to tariffs onto consumers.
Direct-to-consumer food brand ButcherBox joins Target marketplace

A DTC purveyor of meat and seafood products is expanding its digital reach with Target and Shopify.
Import cargo levels to drop ‘dramatically’ amid uncertainty

Import cargo at the nation’s major container ports is expected to drop dramatically beginning next month.
Walmart keeps up with trends using generative AI

Walmart Inc. is introducing a new proprietary artificial intelligence solution created to help designers and merchants stay on trend.
Instacart expands partnership with Uber; delivers for Dierbergs Markets

Instacart is extending the reach of both its advertising and on-demand delivery platforms.