MMR: Mass Market Retailers

Walmart offers new innovations, integrations

Company elevates shopping experience for customers

NACDS and American Diabetes Association to host nationwide health events

Editor’s note: Steven Anderson, president and chief executive officer sent the following memo to NACDS Chain & Associate Members on the American Diabetes Association ramping up activation in NACDS #NourishMyHealth across communities: ARLINGTON, Va. — The #NourishMyHealth campaign is part of a commitment by NACDS

Dollar Tree exploring spin off or sale of Family Dollar

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Dollar Tree Inc. has launched a review of “strategic alternatives” for its beleaguered Family Dollar unit, including “a potential sale, spin off or other disposition of the business.” The announcement comes as Dollar Tree confronts a challenging economic environment for deep discounters,

Meijer to accept SNAP benefits through its app

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Midwest retailer Meijer is now accepting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through its Meijer app to expand access to more than 100,000 items of healthy foods and produce. The new payment capability enables SNAP participants to pay

Looking to the future of healthcare

NEW YORK — Speaking at WSL’s event on Thursday, CVS Health’s Erin Condon talked about how consumer expectations around health care are changing, requiring a more personalized, inclusive and holistic approach. “At the end of the day, health is about living,” Condon said. Condon, who

Kroger’s The Little Clinic’s relaunches weight management program

CINCINNATI — The Little Clinic, an offshoot of Kroger Health that operates 226 clinics in the U.S., has announced a new approach to its weight management program. When medically appropriate, the program will supplement holistic and personalized medical support with treatment options like GLP-1s such

RETAIL NEWS

Circana shares the top CPG product launches of 2023

CHICAGO — Circana has released the 2023 New Product Pacesetters report, showcasing the top-selling new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood consumer packaged goods sectors. The report shared that consumers sought exploration as they adjusted to active post-pandemic lifestyles. Leading products reflect shifts

Dollar General celebrates Fulton location’s 25th anniversary

FULTON, Mo. — Dollar General celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Fulton, Missouri distribution center this week. In company of senior leadership including CEO Todd Vasos, executive vice president of global supply chain, Rod West, and executive vice president and chief people officer, Kathy Reardon,

Walmart adding associate training program

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has launched a new program to train hourly workers for higher-paid positions while helping the retailer address its growing need for skilled technicians. It’s part of an ongoing effort to improve pay, benefits and opportunities for employees, according to the company.

EV charging ports to be deployed by FLO and METRO

QUEBEC City, Canada – FLO, a leading North American electric vehicle (EV) charging company and METRO Inc. announced a new partnership to provide fast charging at more than 130 grocery store locations across Quebec and Ontario. The partnership will install at least 500 fast charging ports

Consumers ‘willing to spend’ even as growth slows

WASHINGTON – NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz says shoppers are still spending money in retail stores even as smaller wage gains and high interest rates slow consumer spending growth. “U.S. economic growth for the remainder of this year will depend on several factors but particularly

SUPPLIER NEWS

Pepcid launches new heartburn medication

NEW YORK — Pepcid has released Pepcid Icy Cool Mint, a new heartburn product that provides fast-acting, long-lasting heartburn relief with an instant cooling sensation. One tablet can prevent and relieve symptoms all day or night, based on 9-hour daytime acid control studies and 12-hour

Dove Men+Care launches Father’s Day campaign

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Dove Men+Care has released a film for their latest Father’s Day campaign, “Care Makes A Dad,” showcasing fatherhood in varying forms. New research commissioned by Dove Men+Care found that 70% of people have an impactful father figure in their life —

Yellow Wood has completed acquisition of Elida Beauty brands from Unilever

BOSTON – Yellow Wood announced the acquisition of Elida Beauty brands from Unilever. The portfolio of consumer brands acquired in the deal includes Q-tips, Caress, Ponds, Noxzema, and St. Ives and others. In conjunction with the closing, Alfie Vivian has been appointed as CEO of

L’Oréal Paris launches Colorsonic for easier hair coloring

NEW YORK — L’Oréal Paris has announced the Colorsonic, a first-of-its-kind at-home hair coloring innovation. The product was developed and incubated for ten years and has over 29 patents. Designed for all hair types, lengths, and textures, it makes hair coloring easier by automatically mixing dye

Hershey 2023 ESG report showcases sustainability progress

HERSHEY, Pa. — Hershey has released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which outlines how the company is implementing its global sustainability strategy. The report zeroes in on data across the company’s six priority areas – cocoa, responsible sourcing and human rights, environment,