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4 weeks ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | David Pinto |Jason Reiser |Jeffrey Woldt |Scot Meyer
Once upon a time, Americans trusted institutions like the government, the media, and big businesses. (Or at least that's what they would have you believe.) However, a new report from the Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI) confirms that whatever trust people once had in those institutions has collapsed. For example, the number of consumers who say they have "complete confidence" in religion/church has fallen from 31% in 2021 to 22% in 2025.
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Scot Meyer |Thorvardur de Shong
NEW YORK — PLMA has announced “Store Brands Marketplace” as the 2025 theme for its Annual Private Label Trade Show, Nov. 16-18 at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Chicago. The announcement comes at a time of record-setting sales results for the store brands industry. In 2024, store brand sales reached $271 billion, an increase of $9 billion from 2023, setting new records in both units and dollars, according to PLMA’s 2025 Private Label Report.
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Scot Meyer |Thorvardur de Shong
NEW YORK—Toy Fair will unveil a world of play at the Javits Center in New York City this weekend. Creative toy companies—from startups to billion-dollar global brands—will showcase the latest toys, games, and youth entertainment products that kids and kids-at-heart will be asking for this year. Produced by The Toy Association, the four-day show will open Saturday, March 1, with a 9 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony and a parade of costumed characters.
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Scot Meyer |Thorvardur de Shong
CHICAGO—For the twelfth straight year, Walmart and Sam's Club locations across the U.S. are collaborating with customers, members, suppliers, and associates for the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, which supports the Feeding America network of partner food banks. From March 1 to 31, the annual donation campaign will celebrate 20 years of collaboration between Walmart, Sam's Club, and Feeding America.
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Scot Meyer |Thorvardur de Shong
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. has named chief executive officer Michael Creedon to its board of directors. The company has also appointed William Douglas, a 30-year veteran of Coca-Cola, and Timothy Johnson, a retail industry veteran, to its board. “Bill and Tim are both esteemed financial leaders with a strong understanding of today’s competitive retail landscape,” Creedon said.
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Scot Meyer |Thorvardur de Shong
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Retailers are moving beyond having an online presence and are now using digital technology to reimagine every aspect of the shopping journey. In the panel “Digital First: Connecting with the Consumer’s Shopping Journey while Driving Growth,” industry experts explored the next wave of digital transformation, from AI-powered shopping assistants to in-store digital enhancements.
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Thorvardur de Shong |Scot Meyer
NEW YORK—According to the Financial Times, a potential buyout of Walgreens Boots Alliance by Sycamore Partners is expected to result in a three-way breakup of the struggling U.S. pharmacy chain. Executive chair Stefano Pessina will retain a significant stake in the company. The financing for taking Walgreens private is reportedly not a significant hurdle, despite weeks of fluctuating discussions.
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Thorvardur de Shong |Scot Meyer
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – As flu cases continue to be high in communities across the U.S., CVS Health has announced that CVS Pharmacy is enhancing its flu testing and treatment capabilities at approximately 1,600 locations in select states. CVS Pharmacy locations in 37 states now use a new 3-in-1 combo test for patients presenting with flu-like symptoms. This test allows them to be screened for Influenza A, Influenza B, and COVID-19 with a single swab.
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Scot Meyer |Thorvardur de Shong
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart was founded more than 60 years ago in a small town in Northwest Arkansas. Now, it is a global retailer with enough employees to fill a big city. So, how has the company managed to grow exponentially without losing the culture that made it successful at the start?
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1 month ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | Thorvardur de Shong |Scot Meyer
Harry Slatkin discusses the company's expansion into new categories like bath and body, auto, and air care, as well as upcoming product launches at Walmart. The new collection will feature over 500 pieces, including stylish apparel, accessories, slides, sporting goods, and bags for adults and kids. “I’m so proud to step into the CMO role and shape the future of the Ulta Beauty brand,” says Mahoney.
