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As elevated prices persist, overall U.S. retail spending on non-essential general merchandise and CPGs increased 2%, despite a decline in unit sales, according to market research firm Circana.

The retailer tied in to the May 26 theatrical release of Walt Disney Pictures' "The Little Mermaid" by launching an exclusive store brand beauty collection based on the film.

Recent retail news includes Instacart's credit card launch and Rite Aid's new private label.

The partners tied in to Earth Day with a two-month purchase incentive that supported The Nature Conservancy.

The NPD Group shares insights into the booming prestige beauty category, others look closely at the buying mindset and habits of the sustainably conscious and … the drunk.

The mass merchant spotlighted women-owned CPG brands and launched a special art collection featuring work from three Midwestern women.

The monthlong campaign in New York and Los Angeles promoted the national rollout of imPRESS Falsies.

Seed Beauty’s cosmetics brand brought a Disney-inspired line exclusively to Ulta Beauty in April — the latest themed collection to hit the retailer's stores as part of an ongoing partnership.