This Week's Highlights

US Consumer Spending Spiked a Record 8.2% in May as Personal Incomes Fell.

US consumer spending posted its biggest jump on record in May as Americans took advantage of economic reopenings to spend government stimulus checks and unemployment benefits. Still, consumption remains below pre-coronavirus levels. 

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The Latest from CMA

Members get access to industry-leading thought leadership. Check out this recent webinar on adapting CatMan principles to the digital channel.

The Latest from SIMA

SIMA is here to help support you with professional development, news and best practices. Hear from our SIMA leaders! 

CMA Social Spotlight

We just shared this article on the groundbreaking new partnership between Walmart and Shopify. Weigh in with your thoughts!

Retailers in the News

7-Eleven Adds Fuel Loyalty Component to 7Rewards Program

Target adds fresh, frozen food to online grocery pickup mix

Kroger Winning the Digital Race

Meijer Supporting Blind, Low Vision Shoppers

Walmart And Amazon Lead The Retail Pack By Leveraging Healthcare

Costco's widely popular free food samples are back in certain stores but customers won't be able to help themselves anymore

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