Walmart has joined the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, marking an important moment for the retail industry in scaling the impact of sustainable cotton sourcing. Walmart’s membership reinforces the company’s focus on regeneration and transparency in its supply chain. The retailer joins other members including Amazon, Macy’s Inc., Levi’s and URBN. Access to verified data As […]
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NWPB Releases Marketing Guide To Sustain Watermelon Growth Following Record 2025
The watermelon category surpassed 3.5 billion pounds at retail in 2025. The National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) has released a new marketing guide to help the industry sustain that momentum. The guide equips retailers, marketers and category managers with fact-based insights to drive year-round watermelon sales. The research highlights how whole and cut watermelon play […]
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Wiliot, Velociti Partner To Scale Physical AI Deployments Across Supply Chains
Wiliot, a provider of Physical AI for supply chains, and Velociti, a systems integrator, announced a partnership to accelerate deployment of real-time supply chain intelligence across enterprise networks. The collaboration enables organizations to move from pilot programs to full-scale nationwide implementations. “Physical AI is becoming foundational to how modern supply chains operate and compete,” said […]
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PLMA Inducts Record 23 Leaders Into Private Label Hall Of Fame
A record 23 inductees joined the Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2026 during a ceremony at the Private Label Manufacturers Association’s (PLMA) Annual Meeting and Leadership Conference. Since its inception in 2006, the Hall of Fame has honored 136 store brand industry leaders. Induction is based on nominations submitted by industry representatives across […]
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Beyond Protein: Texture, Minis And Tang Are Reshaping In-Store Bakery
Consumer expectations are shifting from “healthy indulgence” to sensory experience – here is what is driving basket rings right now. In February, The Shelby Report outlined how protein-forward formulations, viral bakery moments and smart bake-off strategies were redefining the in-store bakery (ISB) in 2026. Three months later, those trends have not faded – they have […]
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Target Invests $1M For 13 Bullseye Builds In 2026
Target Corporation has announced the timing and locations for its 2026 Bullseye Builds with Community Program, during which it plans to complete 13 projects supported by a $1 million investment. The program combines Target employee volunteer efforts with design expertise to meet needs identified by communities. Projects are developed in partnership with nonprofits and residents. “At […]
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Food Lion Feeds Honors Kellanova With Grand Lion For Good Vendor Award
Food Lion Feeds, the hunger-relief platform of Food Lion, has launched its 2026 Feedys Awards, recognizing partners who help provide access to food and support families across the retailer’s 10-state operating area. The awards will be presented from April through June as a series of surprise celebrations. Food Lion Feeds presented the Grand Lion for […]
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A&G Real Estate Markets 78 Walgreens Properties Across 22 States
A&G Real Estate Partners is seeking offers for 78 Walgreens properties nationwide, including store leases, fee-owned buildings and undeveloped land parcels. The properties are available for direct lease, sublease or sale. The offering for the nation’s second-largest pharmacy chain includes 60 leaseholds for freestanding, central business district, end cap and inline locations across 22 states; […]