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Circana announces its U.S. CPG Growth Leaders

Circana announces its U.S. CPG Growth Leaders

CHICAGO – Circana on Monday announced the leading companies in its latest Growth Leaders rankings. The firm analyzed the growth performance of hundreds of public and private consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies ranging from $100 million to $60 billion in annual sales to develop the

Epsilon launching next-generation retail media platform

Epsilon launching next-generation retail media platform

LAS VEGAS – Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, today announced the launch of the next generation of its retail media platform. Epsilon Retail Media applies artificial intelligence and person-first identity in the ad server, unlocking opportunities to drive stronger outcomes with shoppers

Meat Institute, FMI Announce Leaders of Tomorrow

Meat Institute, FMI Announce Leaders of Tomorrow

WASHINGTON – To kick off the 2024 Annual Meat Conference, the Meat Institute and FMI – The Food Industry Association announced 10 winners for the 2024 Leaders of Tomorrow Program. The winners are: Kaylee Russell, Tyson Foods; Michael Yeater, Albertsons Companies; Tammy Gonzales, Cargill; Mike Van Drie, SpartanNash Co.; Nicole Koch, Seaboard Foods; Liz Holt Welnhofer,

CRN challenges constitutionality of New York law

CRN challenges constitutionality of New York law

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a recently enacted New York state law that would impose age-based restrictions on the purchase of certain

Senators voice support for PBM reform

Senators voice support for PBM reform

WASHINGTON — Sens. Ron Wyden (D., Ore.) and Mike Crapo (R., Ind.) joined pharmacy advocates from the across the country at a rally on Capitol Hill this morning to press members of Congress to pass meaningful PBM reform as soon as possible. Wyden and Crapo,

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RETAIL NEWS

Family Dollar to close nearly 1,000 stores

CHESAPEAKE, Va.— The Family Dollar discount chain said Wednesday that it will close around 1,000 stores. The announcement came as the chain’s parent company, Dollar Tree, announced its fourth-quarter fiscal results for 2023. The chain said it will close 600 locations this year and 370

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Sales grew in February

WASHINGTON – Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access February’s retail data.Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were

Pharmacy advocates to gather for NACDS RxIMPACT Day

WASHINGTON – More than 300 pharmacists, other pharmacy representatives, student pharmacists and faculty, state association allies and others — representing all 50 states — will convene in Washington, D.C., March 13-14, for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill.

Circana report: private brands surge amidst inflation

CHICAGO—Private brands have experienced growth in the face of inflation, according to a new report from Circana, with sales surpassing $217 billion. The report, “CPG Private Brands Update,” provides an update on the store brand landscape, and identifies retailer opportunities to increase demand for their

Biden vows to cut costs of Rx drugs

WASHINGTON — President Biden urged Congress to focus on cost-saving ideas for pharmaceuticals in his State of the Union address Thursday night, including capping out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for all Americans and allowing the federal government to negotiate the prices of widely used medications. The

SUPPLIER NEWS

CRN Annual Conference set for October 9–11

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) will host its annual conference, CONVERGENCE ’24 on October 9 through October 11, at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The gathering will commence with its Science in Session symposium and WellComms workshop on Wednesday,

Store brands achieved record success in 2023

NEW YORK – Sales of store brands increased $10.1 billion to a record $236.3 billion last year compared to 2022, according to PLMA’s just-released 2024 Private Label Report. That represents a 4.7% rise in dollar sales in all outlets from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31,

Congress urged to move on PBM reform

WASHINGTON — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association, FMI – The Food Industry Association, the National Grocers Association, the American Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations contend that PBM Reforms in Medicare and Medicaid must be

SQFI announces 2024 Excellence Awards finalists

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), a division of FMI – The Food Industry Association, today announced six finalists for its 2024 SQF Excellence Awards. The finalists were announced in anticipation of the upcoming 2024 SQF Unites conference, which will be held

L’Oréal Paris launches new haircare line at Walmart

NEW YORK — Building off the success of the 2023 L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump collection, which launched exclusively at Walmart in the fall of 2022, the brand has once again collaborated with the retailer on exclusive haircare line. The new Hyaluron + Pure