The Alabama Grocers Association held its 2026 Annual Show July 6-9 in Destin, Florida, featuring education, bagger competitions and the Spirit of Alabama Award.
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Survey: Convenience Bigger Concern Than Health For U.S. Shoppers
For the first time in the 21-year history of the IFIC Food & Health Survey, convenience has overtaken healthfulness as a driver of what Americans put in their carts, according to new research from the International Food Information Council. Taste (88 percent) and price (78 percent) remain the top two factors shaping food and beverage […]
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Bain: U.S. Grocery Slowdown Enters New Phase As Consumers Buy Fewer Items
The US grocery slowdown has entered a new phase of falling unit sales as stretched consumers buy fewer items, according to a Bain & Company and NielsenIQ analysis.
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Kroger Breaks Ground On Another North TX Marketplace
The retailer broke ground July 15 on a new Marketplace store in Princeton, Texas, its fifth under construction in North Texas.
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Instacart Acquires Arpalus To Boost Shelf Intelligence
The computer vision company’s technology can turn a video scan of a store shelf into a real-time picture of inventory.
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SFA President To Step Down In March; Search For Successor Begins
Bill Lynch will remain president until March, supporting the board and staff to ensure continuity during the transition.
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PA ShopRite Adds EV Fast Chargers For Shopper Convenience
“We’re always looking for ways to enhance the shopping experience,” said Laura Bracey with Bracey Supermarkets.
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Save Mart, Lucky Promotion Offers Large Fuel Discount
Rewards members can receive up to $1 off per gallon of gas at participating Shell stations through Sept. 15.