Stop & Shop has become the official grocery store of the New York Mets, joining forces with the team to fight food insecurity across New York City and Long Island. The partnership will focus on Stop & Shop’s School Food Pantry Program, which supports more than 260 schools across the company’s five-state footprint with in-school […]
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Study Finds Shoppers Stressed By Rising Prices, Inflation, Tariffs
The Feedback Group has released findings from its latest national research study, “Supermarket Shoppers: Rising Prices, Inflation and Tariffs.” The study found that 61 percent of U.S. supermarket shoppers report feeling stressed about rising grocery prices. This stress is especially pronounced among younger and middle-age shoppers – Generation X (70 percent), Millennials (67 percent) and […]
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Shifting Plates: How Inflation, Gen Z Are Reshaping Grocery Baskets
Rising grocery prices are influencing American consumption habits, compelling consumers to embrace recipes, private labels and more economical protein choices to maximize their spending. New data from Chicory reveals that inflation and economic uncertainty, exacerbated by tariffs, are shaping what consumers are buying and preparing for meals in 2025. According to Chicory’s “Economic Sentiment Report,” […]
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Food Lion Feeds Honors Hunger-Relief Efforts During Feedys Awards
Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform, marked its 10th annual Feedys Awards by honoring a select group of food banks, volunteers, community leaders and Food Lion employees who make an impact in their communities. This year’s honorees were recognized for their outstanding efforts and commitment to addressing food insecurity across the grocery retailer’s 10-state […]
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Harris Teeter Reopens Hurricane-Damaged Store In Hendersonville, NC
In what wasn’t merely another retail remodel, the Harris Teeter store at 636 Spartanburg Highway in Hendersonville, North Carolina, officially reopened June 10 following an eight-month closure due to damage from Hurricane Helene. For the grocer’s team and the community, the occasion marked a far more profound milestone. In late September, Helene made landfall in […]
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Study Finds Consumers Cutting Grocery Spend Due To Tariff Concerns
New tariffs may not be in place just yet, but a survey found consumers already are adjusting their spending habits, including what they buy at the grocery store. Consumer insight platform Zappi surveyed 1,000 shoppers and found 91 percent of those polled are already making tradeoffs to manage rising prices. Nearly half say they are […]
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Whole Foods Market To Open Midtown Miami Store June 26
Whole Foods Market will open a new 53,400-square-foot store June 26 at 2910 Biscayne Boulevard in Midtown Miami. The location will offer more than 500 products from some 130 Florida suppliers, curated with the help of Dustin Kennedy, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. The store’s décor reflects the vibrancy of […]
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Aldi Lowers Prices On 400-Plus Products For Summer
Aldi is reducing prices on 400-plus products – nearly 25 percent of its in-store selection – across more than 2,400 locations nationwide. From fresh meats and organic produce to pantry essentials and summer treats, customers can expect discounts throughout the season. “Our customers count on Aldi for the lowest prices of any national grocer, every […]