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chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong
CHICAGO – Retailers and consumer goods companies should brace for a wellness-driven shift in purchasing behavior, according to NielsenIQ’s (NIQ) newly released Global State of Health & Wellness 2025 report. The report highlights how health-conscious consumers around the world are reshaping the retail landscape, demanding transparency, ethical production, and tech-enabled solutions that support proactive well-being.
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massmarketretailers.com | Thorvardur de Shong
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a landmark move for the retail food sector, FMI – The Food Industry Association has become the first trade association to join the U.S. Food Waste Pact, a national initiative aimed at cutting food waste across the supply chain. The pact is jointly led by sustainability nonprofits ReFED and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and currently includes 20 other signatories from retail, manufacturing, foodservice, and hospitality.
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1 week ago | 
chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong
In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Joe Davis, the Managing Director of Tree Line Strategy Group, which helps companies with strategic planning, customer development, digital commerce, and sales strategy.
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chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong
NEW YORK—Sephora has unveiled its latest “We Belong to Something Beautiful” campaign in celebration of World Pride Month. The campaign spotlights a powerful collaboration between Lady Gaga, Haus Labs, and the Born This Way Foundation. Through storytelling, education, and philanthropic support, the initiative emphasizes beauty, belonging, and mental health awareness.
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massmarketretailers.com | Thorvardur de Shong
SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart has announced the appointment of Chris Rogers as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 15. Rogers will also join the company’s Board of Directors, while current CEO Fidji Simo will continue as Chair of the Board to support a smooth leadership transition. Rogers, currently Instacart’s Chief Business Officer, has been with the company since 2019.
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massmarketretailers.com | Thorvardur de Shong
WESTFIELD, Ind. – As the city of Westfield continues to expand at a breakneck pace, Meijer Simply Give is playing a vital role in meeting the rising needs of the community. With population growth multiplying 17 times over the past 35 years, and Westfield now ranking as the sixth-fastest growing city in the U.S., demand for food assistance has followed suit, and Meijer’s community partnerships are stepping in to help fill the gap.
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chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong
NEW YORK – COVERGIRL is redefining effortless beauty with the launch of its NEW Clean Fresh Blurring Skin Tint, a weightless skin tint that delivers a skin-like matte finish while offering skincare benefits and sun protection. The latest addition to the popular Clean Fresh line, this innovative product combines light, buildable coverage with a soft-matte finish that blurs the appearance of pores for a natural, flawless look.
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chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. – The global plant-based supplements market is projected to grow from USD 27.52 billion in 2025 to USD 42.27 billion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. This growth reflects a significant shift in consumer health and wellness preferences, especially in the United States, where interest in clean-label, science-backed, and sustainably sourced health products transforms how supplements are bought and sold.
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massmarketretailers.com | Thorvardur de Shong
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Wegmans Food Markets announced today that over 1,500 new employees have been selected as recipients of its annual Employee Scholarship Program for the 2025–2026 academic year. The company expects to distribute more than $6 million in tuition assistance to new and returning recipients this year.
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1 week ago | 
chaindrugreview.com | Thorvardur de Shong
In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Jack Shannon, Co-Founder and CEO of Recess, which helps brands drive velocity at retail with turnkey sampling partnerships that reach shoppers who frequent Target, Walmart, Kroger, and 6,000+ top retailers, and Mike Feldman, strategic advisor and former SVP Head of retail Media at VaynerMedia.
