Nike, Foot Locker debut hyperlocal community hub store in Los Angeles
A store concept debuting in the Crenshaw neighborhood aims to be both a shopping destination and community hub.
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Walmart+ adds new in-store perks
The retailer debuted benefits related to its photo and money centers for users of its paid membership service.
Fanatics launches multi-year partnership with Ryder Cup and DP World Tour
Fanatics has launched a multi-year partnership with The European Tour Group, spanning the DP World Tour and Ryder Cup Europe. As part of the agreement, Fanatics will become the…
IKEA is launching its secondhand marketplace in the United Kingdom
IKEA will launch its own online marketplace for secondhand furniture in the United Kingdom later this year. The furniture giant hopes this will allow it to gain a stronger…
As Retail Stagnates, Ad Dollars Help Walmart Stay The Course
Walmart’s slowing same-store sales and cautious outlook put fresh focus on its growing advertising business to support profits.
9 key grocery executive shifts from the first half of 2026
Large chains and regional grocers have shuffled their top leadership as they struggle to keep pace with competition and price-sensitive shoppers.
Dolmio resurrects iconic puppet family for 40th anniversary campaign
Dolmio’s has marked its 40th anniversary with a new campaign starring its iconic puppet family. According to the brand this is its most ambitious campaign in over ten years…
UK Grocery Inflation Slows As Shoppers Focus On Promotions And Summer Staples - Worldpanel
Like-for-like grocery inflation has slowed to 2.1%, its lowest rate since October 2024, according to recent data from Worldpanel by Numerator.
Crocs hatches new mascot Niles to enrich brand storytelling
The 6-foot-tall reptile, who appears in a new social series where he interacts with real employees, is expected to be a long-term fixture of Crocs’ marketing.
Customer loyalty is virtually nonexistent in food retail
Belgian shoppers deliberately spread their purchases across different supermarket chains, according to figures from YouGov. Supermarkets typically capture barely one-fifth of…
Mattel Game Studios is ready to extend physical play to a virtual world
Mattel’s new organization will develop, publish and operate digital games inspired by the company’s brands.
La Place brand to disappear from Jumbo supermarkets
Jumbo is preparing to phase out the La Place brand—a move resulting from the spin-off of the restaurant chain of the same name two years ago. The Jumbo and Jumbo’s private-label…