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To mark International Women’s Football Day and less than 50 days until the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025, Amazon is kicking off a series of initiatives for fans. This includes a refreshed online store, and a UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 ticket giveaway. The storefront features thousands of products and offers fast delivery for Prime members on […]
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  Memorial Day weekend is about to set new records — not just for travel, but for tasty road trip bites, hotel-room feasts, and foodie-favorite restaurants across the country. According to AAA, over 45 million Americans will hit the roads, rails, and runways from May 22 to May 26. That’s a whole lot of mouths […]
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Hill Biscuits is celebrating 170 years of tradition and baking. Founded in 1855, the company has grown from a small family-run business into one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of biscuits. To mark the occasion, limited edition anniversary packaging is rolled out this month for… This story continues at Hill Biscuits celebrates 170 years Or […]
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Mars Wrigley is bringing back Maltesers White Chocolate, after more than a decade. The relaunch comes in direct response to significant consumer demand and not only caters to the rising popularity of white chocolate but also taps into shoppers’ desire for nostalgic products. Clare Moulder,… This story continues at Maltesers White returns after over ten […]
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​[[{“value”:” From the rise and fall of the COVID-19 pandemic to ballooning inflation and interest rates, difficult economic conditions have forced many small c-store operators to sell to competitors that are seeking more scale.  Large c-store companies have pricing power and economies of scale that make it easier to weather turbulent economic times, while their […]
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​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The agency will provide up to $1.1 million to three applicants to deliver training and assistance to small manufacturers. An effort to unlock more financing for businesses is also in the works. Published May 22, 2025 The U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. The Small Business Administration is unlocking new funding opportunities to […]
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Discover how economic uncertainty is reshaping consumer behavior and why loyalty program strategies are becoming critical for building long-term brand connections. Our latest thought piece from Mintel Consulting explores how brands can adapt their strategies with value-driven rewards, personalization, and emotional engagement to stay ahead in challenging times. Download this free analysis below to start […]
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Streaming and connected TV (CTV) are increasingly becoming a dominant force in the television landscape and a critical component of modern advertising strategies. For marketers around the world, understanding how others are strategically leveraging CTV is essential for staying competitive and maximizing ROI.  The rise of CTV and ad-supported streaming Ten years ago, streaming was […]
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Walmart Inc., Sam’s Club, and the Walmart Foundation are working to support tornado-impacted communities in Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri by committing $750,000 to support relief efforts across the impacted areas. Per AccuWeather, the tornado that struck St. Louis on May 16, 2025, was an EF-3, with winds up to 152 mph. It barreled through the […]
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Walmart will lay off approximately 1,500 U.S. corporate workers, according to the Wall Street Journal. The retail giant has “identified opportunities to remove layers and complexity, speed up decision-making and help associates innovate rapidly,” according to an internal memo sent to Walmart office-based associates on May 21 and provided by the retailer to Retail TouchPoints. […]
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  The grocerant space—where convenience, quality, and experience collide—is more dynamic than ever. Case in point: Ono Hawaiian BBQ, a beloved family-owned fast-casual brand, just teamed up with Disney for a limited-time Lilo & Stitch collaboration. And guess what? You don’t need to be a national juggernaut to make waves on social media—you just need […]
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Target Corp. yesterday reported that its Q1 sales were $23.8 billion, 2.8 percent lower than $24.5 billion generated during the same period in 2024. The company said that “comparable sales decreased 3.8 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales decline of 5.7 percent and comparable digital sales growth of 4.7 percent.” The […]
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Michael Sansolo wrote a column this week about the awful Colorado Rockies, a baseball team that refuses to invest in the kind of technology and analytics that help other teams succeed.  Michael used that as a metaphor for what every business needs to do, and MNB reader James Kines, Jr responded: Always enjoy a great sports analogy.  […]
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Source: NtelCare (EZ Newswire) FORT WORTH, TX — NtelCare, an AI-first platform redefining senior care, is proud to announce a new partnership with Vayyar, a global leader in 4D radar technology. This collaboration delivers a comprehensive and proactive solution for fall detection and bed exit alerts—ushering in a new era of safety, dignity, and predictive […]
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Retail theft is a huge and growing problem. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) reported more than five million recorded incidents of theft in the UK during 2024, a more than five-fold increase compared with the previous year. Violence and anti-social behaviour have grown too,… This story continues at Smart security | In focus Or […]
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Wall’s has launched new Takeaway Pockets in three takeaway-inspired flavours – Pepperoni Pizza, Cheeseburger and Bombay Potato Curry. Building on the success of the brand’s slices range, the new trio of Takeaway Pockets offers a smaller version, designed as a lighter snack or meal option… This story continues at Wall’s Pastry unveils new Takeaway Pockets […]
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The promise of artificial intelligence in retail is no longer theoretical — it’s rapidly becoming a competitive necessity. Gartner predicts key enterprise computer vision markets will pass $386 billion by 2031, with retail among the sectors offering the fastest revenue growth opportunities. But there’s a critical challenge that rarely makes headlines: How do you effectively deploy and […]
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Protein consumption in the US has reached new heights, driven by its strong associations with health, fitness, and overall lifestyle needs. Consumers see protein as essential not only for athletic performance, but also for maintaining energy, satiety, and supporting healthy ageing. This article will take you through the key protein trends, consumer behaviors, and technological […]
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Residents of Austin, Texas, will see Tesla’s robotaxis driving the streets late next month. To start with, about 10 automated vehicles will launch into service. If everything goes well, thousands more will follow. “It’s prudent for us to start with a small number, confirm that things are going well and then scale it up,” Tesla […]
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White Castle has partnered with Heelys to launch a limited-edition collection of White Castle-branded Heelys shoes. The original wheeled sneaker’s collaboration with the legendary fast-food restaurant is currently available on Heelys’ website. These new, branded shoes are named “White Castle Slider Riders.” Heelys are versatile sneakers designed with a hidden twist: removable wheels in the heels. With […]
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Dolly Parton’s latest collaboration with Dollar General brings affordable Southern charm to customers via a new entertaining line. In response to ongoing customer demand, Dollar General has expanded its collaboration with the beloved country icon to launch a third kitchen and housewares collection for summer 2025. This newest effort builds on past budget collections, reflecting […]
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Family Dollar has named Duncan MacNaughton as its new Chairman and CEO. MacNaughton will officially take the position following the close of the retailer’s divestiture from parent company Dollar Tree, Inc., which sold Family Dollar in March 2025 for a little over $1 billion to venture capital firms Brigade Capital Management and Macellum Capital Management. […]
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The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Daniël van Gool, VP of Fulfillment Strategies & Solutions at Ahold Delhaize USA. Find Daniel on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dvangool/Find AD USA on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ahold-delhaize-usa/Find AD USA online at: https://www.adusa.com/ Daniël answers these questions: You are an OG of ecommerce, going back as far as early […]
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In this week’s blog, we explored how invisible barriers can silently limit your growth through something called “learned helplessness”. Today, we’re examining real-world examples of retailers who’ve broken free from these mental constraints—from Barnes & Noble’s remarkable turnaround to lesser-known success stories where small mindset shifts led to massive results. Our newly released guidebook, “Breaking the […]
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Met Police officers have secured significant banning orders against two prolific shoplifters as part of their continued crackdown on retail crime. Local officers worked with retailers in Greenwich to identify and arrest Winston Wright who stole more than £2,500 worth of goods from stores in the… This story continues at Prolific shoplifters targeted in Met Police […]
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Pilgrims Choice is aiming to disrupt the cheddar category with the introduction of new pack designs and complementary packaging formats. The brand said the new look, which is being phased in across the entire Pilgrims Choice range during May and June, is designed to deliver… This story continues at Pilgrims Choice aims to inspire shoppers […]
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​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The home improvement retailer saw comparable sales slide during Q1, partially due to unfavorable weather in the first half of the quarter. Published May 21, 2025 Two Lowe’s employees loading lumber into a truck. Courtesy of Lowe’s “}]] 

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Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […]
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There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […]
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[Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […]

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