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The new self-serve platform will eventually power the retailer’s entire retail media service portfolio.

More than 75% of consumers head to grocery stores or Walmart for their holiday needs, according to data from Breaktime Media.

More than half of U.S. consumers planning to shop the July 11-12 sales event say they'll spend the same amount as they did in 2022, and 23% expect to spend more, according to a report from Slickdeals.  

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.

Other recent retail news includes Home Depot focusing on drawing more pro customers, and Amazon Prime bringing back its seller fulfillment program.

Northeast Grocery Inc. expands its partnership with Instacart, will roll out new e-commerce capabilities and launch a retail media network using Carrot Ads.

The platform leverages Profitero’s analytics and product intelligence to bolster brands’ retail media, content and organic search performance.

June’s designation as “National Candy Month” is gaining momentum with retailers and consumers nationwide despite economic uncertainty, self-checkout lanes and other trends and factors, according to recent consumer studies.

The Canada-based Asian grocer will open a 76,000-square-foot flagship store next year in Bellevue, Washington.

The lifestyle and supplement brand activated its ongoing partnership with esports organization FaZe Clan to launch an energy drink exclusively at 7-Eleven.