“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.
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, 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.
Posted inExecutive News, Beverage News, Center Store, Frozen Food, Marketing News, National, Snacks Brands
Dole Creates VP Post to Unite Sales, Marketing
Dole Packaged Foods has named Stan Stuka vice president of commercial, a new role leading a combined sales and marketing organization at the company.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Center Store, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
Instacart Report: Protein, Fiber Reshaping America’s Grocery Carts
They have moved from niche to norm, with searches and share gains climbing, according to the study.
Posted inGrocery Research, Center Store, National, News, The Giant Company
Packed Lunch Costs Hit $6.33 A Day As Grocers Lean Into Back-To-School
Deloitte’s index tracks five lunch types, and the classic peanut butter and jelly lunch remains the cheapest at $4.89.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Frozen Food, Midwest, Perishables, Suppliers
Roskam Foods To Centralize Cereal, Granola Production In MI
The move will result in the closure of the contract manufacturer’s San Dimas, California, production facility.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Center Store, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, News
Busch’s Grows Center Store Offerings As Part Of Refresh In Canton, MI
More household, wellness and nutrition products were also part of the transformation of the location.
Posted inBakery News, Aisle Watch, Center Store, National, News, Suppliers
Fall Flavors Return As Bakery Brands Roll Out 2026 Seasonal Lineups
The products, spanning donuts, snack cakes, bagels and English muffins, mostly began arriving in August and sell through autumn.
Posted inSuppliers, Center Store, Executive News, News, Southwest
I And Love And You Appoints New CEO
Dan Waters succeeded Michael Meyer, who was appointed chairman of the board.
Posted inNews, Center Store, Midwest, Packaging News, Suppliers
Updated Jif Packaging To Begin Arriving On Shelves This Fall
Parent company Smucker is updating the peanut butter’s packaging for the first time in more than 30 years.
Posted inMarketing News, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Midwest, News, Organic Natural
Fresh Thyme Running $5K Gift Card Giveaway With 5 Vendors
President Liz Zolcak said the giveaway is “another opportunity to support and reward our customers.”
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Featured News, Frozen Food, Northeast, Suppliers
B&G Foods Names Board Member Rob Mills CEO
Mills comes from Tractor Supply, where he set technology direction for the retailer.
Posted inProduce News, Beverage News, Center Store, Marketing News, Suppliers, West
3 Wonderful Brand Patches To Adorn Fresno State Jerseys
In addition, the Wonderful Pistachios logo will be painted on the field for home football games.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Center Store, Independent Store News, News, Northeast, Wegmans
Wegmans Brings Back Josh Allen Cereal To Benefit Children’s Hospital
Golisano Children’s Hospital of Buffalo will get $1 from every box sold.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Center Store, Featured News, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, National, News
Instacart Data Shows Variety Packs, Snack Bites Surge As School Year Nears
Instacart data shows variety pack snacks up 41 percent for back-to-school, with Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Honey Nut Cheerios in a tight cereal race.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Frozen Food, News, Northeast, Suppliers
B&G Foods CEO Keller To Retire; Successor Named But Not Yet Disclosed
The incoming CEO currently holds a senior leadership post at another public company.
Posted inExecutive News, Center Store, Frozen Food, Midwest, National, News
Conagra Streamlines Leadership Structure; COO McGough To Retire
Three EVPs will report directly to President and CEO John Brase to help eliminate layers between Conagra and its retail customers and the consumer.
Posted inNews, Center Store, Executive News, Midwest
J.M. Smucker Elects Guilherme SVP-Operations, Supply Chain
The 30-year industry veteran will support Smucker’s enterprisewide operations and supply chain functions.
Posted inGrocery Research, Center Store, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, News, Snacks Brands
NCA Research: GLP-1 Users Still Buy Chocolate And Candy
The study found these consumers are making more intentional choices rather than cutting the treats out completely.