WASHINGTON – Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of $10.14 billion this year, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday. That’s up from $8.05 billion in 2020. “Americans plan to spend more than ever to make this Halloween a memorable one,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. “Retailers have
NEW YORK — The Private Label Manufacturers Association has postponed its annual Private Label Trade Show because of concerns about the Delta variant. Now set for January 30 through February 1, the rescheduled show will be held in-person at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. The show was originally planned for November 14
STAMFORD, Conn. — Henkel has named David DiBernardino regional head, Consumer Beauty Care North America. In this role, DiBernardino will lead the Henkel Consumer Beauty business in the U.S. and Canada, with goals that include continuing the business‘ focus on building strong partnerships with retailers, meeting evolving consumer needs, advancing digitalization, and growing its eCommerce
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition’s new membership dues plan for 2022 will make membership more affordable for many companies in the dietary supplement and functional food industry, the trade group said on Tuesday. The new plan addresses continued industry consolidation and provides a more equitable rate structure, CRN says, allowing the trade association
WASHINGTON – The NRF Foundation will honor CVS Pharmacy president Neela Montgomery in January as one of the “People Shaping Retail’s Future 2022,” the organization said Tuesday. Montgomery, who is also executive vice president of CVS, is one of five retail leaders who will be celebrated at the NRF Foundation Honors in New York City
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers Inc. said Tuesday that it is offering support to communities on the Gulf Coast that were devastated by Hurricane Ida. The retailer’s efforts have included holding a mobile food pantry to provide food assistance, partnering with local organizations and raising funds, donating a total of $566,420 to help with recovery
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and Shields Health Solutions said Tuesday that WBA, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Walgreen Co., is making a majority investment in Shields, an industry leader in integrated, health system-owned specialty pharmacy care. WBA’s investment signifies another step the company is taking to accelerate innovative healthcare models for future growth,
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — A majority of U.S. consumers planned to spend the same amount as last year on this year’s holiday shopping. Those who planned to spend less than last year outnumbered those who planned to spend more, according to a survey from The NPD Group, citing a consumer survey conducted last month. “The
MANCHESTER, Conn. – The ADUSA Supply Chain network today announced the opening of its newest distribution center here, a 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that will receive, select and transport 88 million cases of nonperishable grocery products annually for more than 450 Stop & Shop stores and e-commerce centers. The facility also includes a state-of-the-art technology
STAMFORD, Conn. — Henkel, a leading manufacturer of well-known brands including Dial soaps, and Schwarzkopf hair care, has named David DiBernardino as regional head, consumer beauty care North America. In this role, DiBernardino will lead the Henkel Consumer Beauty business in the United States and Canada, with goals that include continuing the business‘ focus on building
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Food Industry Association (FMI) is out with a report that examines how traditional grocery business cycles are being upended by pandemic-fueled changes in consumer behaviors. “The Food Industry Speaks 2021” tells the story of the food retail industry’s resilience and transformation in 2020, and identifies how the landscape continues to shift,
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — As of July 2021, the majority of U.S. consumers planned to spend the same amount as last year on this year’s holiday shopping. Those who planned to spend less than last year outnumbered those who planned to spend more, according to a survey from The NPD Group. “The delta variant has dampened