The findings point to a season of familiar traditions on tighter budgets, whether costumes or candy.
Category: Center Store
Center store news for grocery retailers: dry grocery, pantry staples, merchandising and category trends in the aisles.
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Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Salutes Return Of Flutie Flakes With Oct. 3 Event
Over the years, sales of the cereal have helped raise nearly $50 million for Flutie’s charity, the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Posted inInternational Foods, Aisle Watch, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Center Store, Midwest, Private Label Brands, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Expands Imported From Italy Line With Pasta, Sauces
Italian cuisine ranks among the top three fastest growing global food trends, CMMO Tye Anthony said.
Posted inGrocers Give, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Dierberg’s, Featured News, Midwest
Dierbergs, Max Mix Partner In October To Benefit Down Syndrome Association
“We love supporting entrepreneurs like Max who are building something meaningful in our community,” said Laura Dierberg Padousis, Dierbergs EVP.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Featured News, Frozen Food, Midwest, Suppliers
General Mills Names McNabb Incoming CEO; Harmening To Become Executive Chair
COO Dana McNabb will succeed current CEO Jeff Harmening; both take on their new roles Jan. 1, 2027.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Packaging News, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Topco Refreshes, Expands Wide Awake Coffee Co. Brand
The updated look centers on a rejuvenated version of the brand’s signature owl, which research identified as a key element of Wide Awake’s identity.
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Beverage News, Center Store, Featured News, National
Coffee Trend Survey: Specialty Hits Record, Grocery Share Slips
More American adults now drink specialty coffee than traditional coffee, with 48 percent having specialty coffee in the past day – a new record.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Perishables, Suppliers, West
Sun-Maid Enters Charcuterie Category With New Pairings Line
The pouches are rolling out just ahead of the fall and holiday entertaining season.
Posted inCenter Store, Private Label Brands, Southwest, Suppliers
C.H. Guenther Acquires House-Autry Mills, Expands Flavor Platform
CHG says the acquisition positions it to reach more customers with custom product capabilities as well as drive long-term financial growth.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Independent Store News, International Foods, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Debuts New Italian Import Line Across Banner
The Culinaria Italian Table line comprises more than 40 directly imported Italian products, bolstering the grocer’s “Taste of Italy” event.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News, Suppliers
Sweet-Heat Trend Reaches Canned Meat With Spam Hot Honey
Hormel Foods said the new variety is a permanent addition to the lineup of more than 10 varieties.
Posted inNonfood Items, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lil’ Drug Store Acquisition Provides Entry Into Grocery, Drug
The acquisition of Navajo’s HBW business, including its trial and travel division, moves LDSP into new channels outside convenience.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Slim Jim Sets Guinness World Record With 429-Foot Meat Stick
An official adjudicator certified the record-breaking meat snack at Conagra’s Omaha, Nebraska, campus.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, Northeast, Suppliers
Stauffer’s Positions Simply Animals For Back-To-School Snacking
The snack maker is pairing lunchbox-focused marketing with the continuation of its literacy partnership with Reading Is Fundamental.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, National, Private Label Brands, Suppliers
Watkins To Acquire Sauer Brands’ Spice, Seasonings Business
Watkins’ acquisition does not include mayonnaise and condiment products under the Sauer’s, Duke’s and Mateo’s names.
Posted inMarketing News, Center Store, News, Southwest, Suppliers
New Mahatma Rice Campaign Features Real People At Home
“We’re anchoring our strategy in real human emotion to convert high-level brand awareness into consumer preference and repeat purchasing.”
Posted inCenter Store, Executive News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, News, Northeast, Suppliers
Sea Tales Names Welch VP Of Business Development, Sales
Lara Welch will lead U.S. sales strategy, retailer relationships and commercial growth for the NY-based canned seafood company.
Posted inCenter Store, Aisle Watch, International Foods, News, Suppliers, West
Barilla Group To Acquire Mac And Cheese Brand Goodles
“We chose the Barilla Group because they can help us innovate and grow internationally while letting us make gooder decisions and maintain our quality,” says Goodles’ CEO.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, National, News, Nonfood Items
IHA Outlook: Cleaning, Home Health Products Lead Purchase Intent
Cleaning tools topped all 15 categories measured, with 67 percent of consumers very or somewhat likely to buy in the next 12 months.
Posted inBeverage News, Center Store, Executive News, News, Suppliers, West
Philz Coffee Names Mark Johnson COO Of Retail
Philz’s bagged coffee and K-cups are sold online and at retailers like Whole Foods Market, Safeway, Ralphs, Gelson’s, Sprouts Farmers Market, Lucky Supermarkets and Target.