Walmart Inc. announced that its board of directors has elected John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2026. Furner was also elected to the company’s board of directors, effective immediately. McMillon will retire Jan. 31 but remain on the board of directors until the next annual shareholders’ meeting and help ensure a smooth transition. “John Furner is the right leader to guide Walmart into our next chapter of growth and transformation,” said Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart Inc. “After starting as an hourly associate and being with us for over 30 years in

Monthly online grocery sales totaled $11.6 billion in October 2025, a 10.5 percent increase over the previous year, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. October’s moderate growth rate compared to the 2024 surge was the result of an expanding base of monthly active users (MAUs), tempered by anemic gains in order frequency, and pullback in average order values (AOV). The overall base of eGrocery MAUs grew almost 13 percent year-over-year to finish October 2025 with 83.3 million households, surpassing the record high set last month. Most of the

An Economic Impact Report released by Instacart features new internal and third-party data revealing how its platform powers growth, earnings and food access across the grocery economy in the U.S. and Canada. What began more than a decade ago as a same-day grocery delivery app has grown into a vital ecosystem that fuels economic opportunity, strengthens communities and makes fresh, affordable food more accessible for millions. Instacart has helped U.S. grocers generate more than $22.5 billion in additional revenue and create over 237,000 new grocery jobs since 2012, according to new analysis

Hy-Vee continues to offer $3 meals for families through Nov. 14 at all stores with hot food service, including a breakfast buffet this weekend from 7 to 10 a.m. Children 12 and under can eat for free. The meals cost $3 for all other customers and are available for dine-in or takeout. The menu through Friday, Nov. 14, is as follows: Friday, Nov. 7: Sesame or orange chicken rice bowl* (4–7 p.m.) Saturday, Nov. 8, and Sunday, Nov. 9: Breakfast buffet with scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage links, a piece of fruit and donut holes (7–10 a.m.) Monday, Nov. 10: Chicken alfredo with penne and garlic toast

The Organic Grower Summit returns to the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa this Dec. 3-4 with a dynamic lineup of programs, demonstrations and services designed to elevate the organic farming community. From fostering the next generation of agricultural professionals to showcasing cutting-edge technology, OGS 2025 promises to be the must-attend event for organic growers and industry leaders. New Highlights Coming to OGS 2025 New College Student Sponsored Attendee Program OGS 2025 introduces a groundbreaking initiative to support aspiring agricultural professionals. The Taylor Farms

Equitable Food Initiative recognized Amalia Zimmerman-Lommel of GoodFarms for receiving the 2025 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Women’s Catalyst Award. Named for produce industry pioneer Frieda Rapoport Caplan, the award honors individuals who mentor women, act with integrity and create pathways for others to thrive professionally. It is presented annually during the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast held during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show. Zimmerman-Lommel, who currently serves as director of sustainability and partner at GoodFarms, began her career