This week’s roundup spans hunger relief, sustainable seafood, debt-free education and support for paralyzed veterans.
Category: National
Posted inAssociation News, C-Store News, National
NACS Board Approves ‘Advancing Convenience 2030’ Strategic Plan
The association aims to become “the platform that powers convenience and fuel retailing.”
Posted inC-Store News, Frozen Food, National, News, Suppliers
Wells Unveils Expanded Frozen Novelty Portfolio At NACS Show
The company said the “differentiated innovation lineup” should spark impulse purchases and drive incremental sales for c-stores.
Posted inBakery News, National, Suppliers
Bauducco, Skippy Team Up On Peanut Butter Chocottone For Holidays
The collaboration brings the popular peanut butter-and-chocolate pairing to the Italian-style sweet loaf.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, News
Axonify: Shoppers Less Forgiving Of Poor In-Store Experience As Prices Climb
Households earning less than $50K were the most concerned about grocery prices, yet 47 percent said they would pay somewhat more for a noticeably better experience.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Pompeo To Deliver Opening Keynote At The NGA Show 2027
Leadership, economic policy, global affairs and the challenges facing organizations in an interconnected world will be among the keynote topics.
Posted inPerishables, Deli News, National, New Products, Suppliers
Bob Evans Rolls Out Refrigerated Protein Mac And Cheese
Company adds protein to category where consumers already turn for “comfort and convenience.”
Posted inFood Service News, Association News, Deli News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
FMI: Grocers Should Position Prepared Foods As Building Blocks
David Haaf: “The opportunity for food retailers is to reframe their foodservice department as a go-to resource.”
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Produce News
IFPA’s Vonnie Estes To Retire At End Of 2026
Among her achievements, Estes started the podcast now known as “Fresh Takes on Tech” as a learning tool for the produce and floral community.
Posted inAssociation News, Bakery News, Dairy News, Deli News, Executive News, National
IDDBA Names Dairy Farmers Of Wisconsin’s Fanning New Board Chair
Suzanne Fanning has led a multiyear transformation of the Wisconsin Cheese brand for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Grocery Research, National
Mars Data: 2 In 5 Halloween Shoppers Buy A ‘Buffer Bag’ Of Candy
The survey revealed that candy demand runs throughout the month of October.
Posted inAssociation News, Aisle Watch, Beverage News, Featured News, National, Suppliers
NGA Applauds FTC’s Robinson-Patman Enforcement
The Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits price discrimination settlement is important for small and independent businesses, NGA says.
Posted inRetail Media, Aisle Watch, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Research, National
Survey: Marketers See Full-Funnel Role For In-Store Retail Media
Forty-three percent of respondents said their organization is underutilizing its in-store retail media investment.
Expert Article
How Retailers Can Capture Pork’s Protein Payoff
See how protein demand and shopper data can help retailers identify one more ground pork item and one pork cut to add to their meatcase.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Grocery Research, National, The Kroger Co.
Study Finds AI Creative Scoring Predicts Kroger E-Commerce Conversion
The study identified the creative attributes most strongly linked to e-commerce conversion.
Posted inGrocers Give, National, Store News
Grocers Give: Hunger Action Month Closes, Other Efforts Kick In
In addition to getting food to those in need, grocers are helping organizations like schools and domestic violence shelters.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Women Grocers Of America Hosts Sold-Out Symposium In MN
A hundred women representing independent retailers, wholesalers and industry partners gathered in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Expert Article
Where Grocery Retailers Can Still Grow Bakery In A Flat $49 Billion Market
U.S. bakery sales have stalled at $49 billion. Brioche Gourmet’s Brian Gerraughty explains how premium brioche turns shopper splurges into basket growth.
Posted inProduce News, National, Store News
4 Grocers Join DLJ Produce’s Razzle Dazzle Veterans Day Promotion
Now through Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 5 cents from every pound of participating Razzle Dazzle brand grapes sold will be donated to a veterans organization.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National
DoorDash Unveils Text Ordering, Drone Delivery, Retail Expansion At Dash Forward
U.S. consumers on iOS can join a beta waitlist to test the text message ordering feature.