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Cyberattack at United Natural Foods Affects Orders

United Natural Foods has taken some of its systems offline while it investigates “unauthorized activity” with outside cybersecurity help.

June 9, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Walmart CFO Says Shoppers Remain Focused on Food, Essentials

Walmart said shoppers are still spending about the same as they did a year or two ago, with a focus on food and essentials over discretionary purchases.

June 6, 2025
BusinessEquipmentPrivate

Herc Rentals Closes $3.9 Billion Merger With H&E

“The acquisition of H&E accelerates Herc’s proven strategy and strengthens our position as a premier rental company in North America,” said Herc CEO Larry Silber.

June 6, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomousPrivateTop 100

Walmart Enhances Drone Delivery in Attempt to Speed Up Orders

Walmart is adding drone delivery in five new cities in a bid to expand online sales and get goods to shoppers faster.

June 5, 2025
BusinessPrivate

Procter & Gamble to Cut Up to 7,000 Jobs

Procter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs over the next two years as the maker of Tide and Pampers wrestles with tariff-related costs and customers who have grown anxious about the economy.

June 5, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Walmart Pledges Transparency on Prices After Rebuke From Trump

Walmart said it will continue to communicate the impact of tariffs with investors, consumers and policymakers after President Donald Trump criticized the retailer’s plans to raise prices.

June 5, 2025
BusinessPrivateTop 100

Costco Defies Tariff Shifts With Higher Profit, Lower Prices

Costco posted better-than-expected earnings in its 2025 Q3, a sign that the nation’s largest club chain is flexing its scale and devoted following to navigate tariffs and economic turbulence.

June 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivateTop 100

Dollar General Posts Record Sales as Shoppers Pinch Pennies

Dollar General set a quarterly sales record of $10.44 billion and upgraded its annual profit and sales outlook as Americans tighten their budgets and spend more at bargain stores.

June 3, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Packaging

Snack food maker Mondelez is suing the Aldi supermarket chain, alleging the packaging for Aldi’s store-brand cookies and crackers “blatantly copies” Mondelez products such as Oreos.

May 30, 2025
GovernmentBusinessPrivate

Sysco Helps Restaurants Caught in Trade War

Restaurant supplier Sysco is coaching eateries on substitutes for imported ingredients hit by President Donald Trump’s tariffs. 

May 27, 2025

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