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Twelve Times the Profit: What Separates Independent Grocery’s Leaders From the Field

The 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study shows profit leaders earning 12 times the field. Most of the gap sits in the fresh perimeter.

“GLP-1 users are changing more than what they eat. They’re changing what they expect from food,” NFRA chief Tricia Greyshock said.

Enactment of the Common Cents Act is “of utmost importance” for grocery shoppers and retailers, FMI’s Christine Pollack said.

A longer banana ripening cycle extends shelf life, cuts shrink and delivers heavier, better-looking fruit. Thermal Tech’s David Byrne explains how.

Lean inventories, less discounting and higher-income households driving spending are expected this holiday season.

The savings figures reflect a family of four, calculated against Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey data.

by Shelby Team August 31, 2026

The list ranks companies with more than 1,000 employees on their commitment to those entering the workforce.

He was known for his relationships across the trade and his regular analysis of fresh produce sales data and consumer trends, IFPA said.