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News•Feb 27, 2026
AI, Clean Beauty and U.S. Growth Reshape Global Cosmetics Outlook
The global cosmetics market is forecast to reach $704.17 billion by 2032, expanding at a 5.25% CAGR from $492.18 billion in 2025. Skincare dominates, representing 48% of revenue, with the United States driving premium growth through anti‑aging, SPF, and microbiome‑friendly products. Artificial‑intelligence tools such as virtual try‑ons and skin‑analysis diagnostics are reshaping the shopping experience, boosting conversion rates and supporting higher‑margin assortments. Clean‑beauty trends, sustainable packaging, and expanding men’s grooming categories are further diversifying the market.
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News•Feb 27, 2026
H‑E‑B Announces Major Remodel and Expansion of 83 & Lincoln Store in Harlingen
H‑E‑B has launched a comprehensive remodel and expansion of its 83 & Lincoln store in Harlingen, increasing the footprint to nearly 112,000 square feet. The project, slated for completion in early 2027, adds expanded departments, a refreshed exterior, and a...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Target to Remove Certified Synthetic Colors From Entire Cereal Assortment
Target Corp. announced that by the end of May it will stock only cereals free of certified synthetic colors across all stores and online. The initiative follows internal guest insights showing a sustained shift toward products without artificial additives, especially...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Amazon Deepens AI Push with $50B OpenAI Investment
Amazon announced a multi‑year partnership with OpenAI, committing $50 billion—$15 billion upfront and $35 billion conditional—to accelerate AI adoption. The deal includes a stateful runtime on Amazon Bedrock, exclusive AWS distribution for OpenAI Frontier, and an expanded $100 billion Trainium compute commitment over eight...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Albertsons Cos. Names Brian Rice to Board of Directors
Albertsons Companies announced that Brian Rice, the executive vice president and global chief information officer of McDonald’s, will join its board of directors on February 25, 2026, expanding the board to 11 members. Rice brings more than three decades of...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Borden Cheese Launches National Search for "America's Favorite Grilled Cheese"
Borden Cheese has launched a nationwide contest to crown “America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese,” inviting consumers to vote for one of four recipe contenders through March 24, 2026. Each vote doubles as an entry to win a year’s supply of Borden cheese and...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Bealls Appoints David Brown Vice President of Stores
Bealls Inc. announced David Brown as its new Vice President of Stores, overseeing nationwide store operations. Brown brings more than 25 years of retail leadership, including recent success as regional vice president at Ross Dress for Less where his teams...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
QuikTrip Opens 1,200th Store
QuikTrip celebrated the opening of its 1,200th store at 6459 Jonesboro Road in Morrow, Georgia, marking the retailer’s 181st location in the state. The new outlet features QT Kitchens, an expanded coffee menu, and creates roughly 24 local jobs with...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Wegmans Releases Statement on Facial Recognition Technology
Wegmans Food Markets released a statement clarifying that its facial recognition technology is deployed in only a small fraction of stores and is used exclusively for security purposes. The company emphasized that it does not collect retinal scans or voice...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Bio Creative Labs Expands with Dual Whole Foods Rollout
Bio Creative Labs is rolling out its new BELIEVE hair‑care line and Petal Fresh Skin ResQ Hello Hydration skincare collection across every Whole Foods Market in the United States. The dual launch bypasses regional testing, reflecting the company’s confidence in...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Kroger Expands Savings Programs to Improve Access to GLP-1 Medications
Kroger is expanding its pharmacy savings programs to include manufacturer‑sponsored discounts for GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs. The retailer now pairs medication access with nutrition counseling, fresh‑food options, and registered dietitian services, creating a one‑stop wellness hub. In select states, customers can...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Food Lion Feeds Turns Oranges Into Meals Through Orange Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds has launched its Orange Bag campaign, running Feb 25–Mar 17, 2026, inviting shoppers to buy specially marked navel orange bags that translate into meals for Feeding America and local food banks. Since its 2019 debut, the initiative has generated more...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Half of U.S. Shoppers Worried About Artificial Ingredients in Food, Acosta Group Finds
Acosta Group’s 2025 shopper study reveals that half of U.S. consumers are concerned about artificial ingredients in food, while 58% read product labels regularly and 87% of health‑focused shoppers do so. The research, based on 1,083 respondents, shows 35% consider...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Video Forum: Justin Honaman, Amazon Web Services, Part 1
In the first installment of a two‑part Video Forum, Justin Honaman, global head of retail, restaurants and consumer goods business development at Amazon Web Services, outlines how cloud‑based AI, data analytics and edge computing are reshaping the marketplace. He references...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Natural Grocers Salutes Colorado with Three-Day Event
Natural Grocers is hosting its seventh annual Celebrate Colorado celebration from March 3‑5 across all 45 Colorado locations. Shoppers will receive a limited‑edition reusable bag and sticker, and can enter sweepstakes for a $1,195 snowboard, a $1,599 e‑bike, or a $500...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
GIANT Acquires Two Grocery Stores in Bedford County
GIANT announced the acquisition of two grocery stores located in Bedford County, expanding its presence in the region. The deal was reported on February 19, 2026.
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