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Aldi Launches Four-Day Free 'Blind Box' Grocery Mystery Campaign
Aldi is offering four days of free 'Aldi Blind Boxes'—daily themed mystery grocery packages including proteins, produce, snacks, cheeses and pantry staples—free while supplies last. To claim, shoppers visit AldiBlindBox.com when each day opens (June 22–25 at noon ET) and submit shipping information; daily themes will be announced on Instagram. The promotion taps into the popularity of mystery-box shopping and aims to attract value-conscious shoppers while delivering a sense of discovery at Aldi, with limited quantities and first-come, first-served fulfillment.
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Delish spotlights Costco’s May lineup, a mix of brand-new items, returning bakery favorites, and easy heat-and-serve dinners. Highlights include the Gyro Kit, Crust & Crumb Tear N’ Share Cinnamon Bun, Peaches & Cream Bar Cake, Strawberry Cream Pie, Braised Beef & Mashed Potatoes, Quiche Lorraine, Blueberry Sourdough, Frozen Mango on a Stick, and Sweet & Salty Cookies, with pricing details noted where available and suggestions for accessible weeknight meals and party-worthy desserts.
Amazon opens its supply chain network to any business with ASCS
Amazon announces Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes, not just Amazon sellers, and offering a centralized console to sign up. Early adopters such as Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters illustrate ASCS’s reach across healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and retail, aiming to deliver Amazon-scale cost efficiency, reliability, and speed across multiple channels through end-to-end logistics and a unified inventory approach.
Prime Day 2026 arrives in June with global Prime-only deals
Amazon says Prime Day 2026 will return this June, offering deep discounts across electronics, beauty, apparel, groceries, and more for Prime members in 26 countries, with deals arriving later this summer in Australia, Brazil, India, and Japan; last year set sales records and billions were saved thanks to fast, free delivery, and Amazon Pet Days will run May 11–15 with deals for pets.
Amazon One Medical unveils integrated GLP-1 weight-management plan with upfront pricing
Amazon One Medical launches a GLP-1 Management Program that ties GLP-1 weight-loss therapy to primary care and Amazon Pharmacy, offering transparent upfront pricing (including Wegovy, Foundayo, and Wegovy/Kept options), 24/7 renewals for existing prescriptions, and Same‑Day to fast delivery across most U.S. cities, aiming to treat obesity as a chronic condition with integrated care and clear costs.
Amazon broadens ultra-fast delivery with 1-hour and 3-hour options
Amazon announced new 1-hour and 3-hour delivery options across hundreds of U.S. cities and more than 2,000 towns, allowing Prime members to receive over 90,000 products in as fast as one or three hours. 1-hour deliveries cost $9.99 for Prime and $19.99 otherwise; 3-hour deliveries cost $4.99 for Prime and $14.99 otherwise. The service leverages Amazon’s Same-Day Delivery network and AI-driven inventory, with new storefronts and filters to help customers browse items eligible for fast delivery, and the company plans to expand to more areas in coming months.
Bakery Battle: Costco vs Sam’s Club on Flavor, Bulk, and Value
Both Costco and Sam’s Club offer strong bakery options, with Costco excelling in variety and bulk-pack offerings while Sam’s Club often provides better value for smaller households with smaller pack sizes. Costco treats are popular for taste but can spoil faster due to fewer preservatives, potentially erasing bulk savings if items are wasted. Cake and muffin opinions are mixed among shoppers, so there’s no clear winner. Notable picks cited include Costco’s butter croissants, rustic Italian loaf, pita, and cream cheese Danishes, plus Sam’s Club’s pumpkin cheesecake, Honeycrisp apple lattice pie, tuxedo bar cake, and berry Chantilly cake.
Kirkland Signature x Nike SB Dunk Low Lands at Costco Stores Nationwide
Kirkland Signature has teamed with Nike SB for a surprise Dunk Low drop that’s now showing up in select Costco locations nationwide for $135. The sneaker features a heather gray cotton upper, Kirkland branding on the heel, a tongue tag modeled after Costco labels, a photoreal Kirkland graphic on the insole, and a removable tag echoing Costco’s Executive Membership card. Laces include extra sets in white, black, red, and striped gray, with reports noting only one shoe per membership. Confirmed stores include NYC, San Francisco, Portland, Laguna Niguel and Los Feliz (CA), Kirkland (WA), and Aloha (OR), with more stock likely arriving soon.
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Black Friday 2025 saw a shift in retail dynamics with increased AI usage and exclusive store perks, while online order volume slightly declined and in-store traffic was mixed, highlighting changing consumer behaviors and the evolving importance of multiday sales events amid economic pressures.
Amazon's Early Black Friday Deals Launch November 20
Amazon's Black Friday Week and Cyber Monday deals run from November 20 to December 1, offering millions of discounts across categories like electronics, home, beauty, and groceries, with special savings on holiday essentials, exclusive offers, and new daily deals, along with tools like Prime membership benefits, AI shopping assistant Rufus, and live sports broadcasts to enhance the shopping experience.
Walmart's Early Black Friday Deals on Tech, Home, and More
Walmart's Black Friday 2025 sale begins early on November 14-16 with significant discounts on tech, home goods, and more, including up to 60% off on top brands. Walmart+ members get early access and exclusive deals, with the main event running from November 25-30. Shoppers can find deals on items like TVs, vacuums, and toys, and are encouraged to sign up for Walmart+ for early access and additional savings.