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Kroger Sets Biodiversity and Pollinator Protection Goals for Produce Supply Chain

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Kroger will require its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices for all products they sell to the supermarket giant by 2028 or 2030, depending on the grower’s size. Medium- to large-sized growers will be expected to meet the goal by the end of 2028, while small growers will have until 2030 to comply.

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GNC Debuts New Section Dedicated to Supporting GLP-1 Patients

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Health retailer GNC has debuted a new store section , dedicated to helping individuals who are using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic to mitigate and manage the side effects of the powerful weight loss drugs. It’s important, as clinicians, to understand these risks and position the users to best manage them. ”

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Four Ways Retailers can Boost Retail Media Network Profitability

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Retail media networks (RMNs) are rapidly becoming one of the most lucrative digital ad formats, with predictions suggesting that by 2028, RMNs will contribute to 15.4% How can retailers capitalize on this shift and the emerging market opportunities? Mazumder holds an MBA in General Management from Chicago Booth.

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Adidas Shakes up Executive Board as it Plans Post-Ye Partnerships

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Adidas has extended the appointment of CFO Harm Ohlmeyer by another three years to the beginning of 2028. In particular, the loss of the Yeezy line led to sales growth of just 6% in the major North America market — anemic when compared with strong results for Latin America (+ 47% ), Asia-Pacific (+ 16% ) and EMEA (+ 12% ).

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Top 4 Strategies for AI-Powered Profitability

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But amid volatile market changes, ever-evolving customer expectations and increased competition online, this is increasingly challenging to realize. Research finds the global market size for AI in retail is expected to grow drastically, from $4.84 billion in 2028. billion in 2028. Enter artificial intelligence (AI).

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Beyond the Borders – How Retailers are Shifting Gears to Diversify  

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Many native digital brands are realizing the need to move offline and understand the value of the stores as marketing channels, to alleviate the high advertising costs associated with acquiring customers exclusively online. from 2021 to 2028); vegan products; and blue zone-specific assortments, among others.

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The Impact of Live Commerce on Shopping

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billion by 2028. Unsurprisingly, China is a big player, with an ecommerce market worth $885.94 The US is in second place, with household names such as eBay, Walmart, and Amazon dominating the market.  That has meant that business owners and marketing professionals have had to seek out new online marketing tactics.