Generation Next Franchise Brands is introducing a pilot with The Kroger Co.’s Atlanta Division for its Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks. The pilot phase will measure consumer engagement and response to the Print Mates kiosks, which are designed to “reinvent” the photo printing experience. Print Mates’ easy-to-use, touchscreen kiosks allow customers to print high-quality […]
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IRI Consumer Connect Survey: CPG Non-Edible Sales Trends Mixed
Consumer confidence peaked in the second quarter of 2019, but spending is down and saving is up, according to the latest IRI Consumer Connect Survey results. Even though 56 percent of consumers say their financial health is good, CPG unit sales were flat or down and the non-food sector is struggling as well. To examine […]
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Retired NFL Athletes Steve Smith Sr., Jonathan Stewart Partner With cbdMD
Former Carolina Panthers teammates Steve Smith Jr. and Jonathan Stewart have formed a new partnership with Team cbdMD, a nationally recognized consumer cannabidiol (CBD) brand. With products focused on health and wellness, cbdMD is recognized for its THC-free, hybrid manufacturing process CBD products. Smith Sr. played for Carolina for 12 years, along with a brief […]
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Concord Foods Updates Its Caramel Apple Products
Concord Foods, a maker of produce-companion products, has completed packaging and formula updates for the Concord Fresh Success Caramel Apple Wrap as well as the Caramel Apple Kit with M&M’S candies, both of which are currently available at retail stores. The company, based in Brockton, Massachusetts, has reformulated the Fresh Success Caramel Apple Wrap with […]
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Natural Grocers Sees Net Sales, Comps Increase In 3Q
For its fiscal third quarter ended June 30, Lakewood, Colorado-based Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage on Aug. 1 reported that net sales increased $11.3 million, or 5.3 percent, to $224.4 million vs. the 2018 third quarter. The net sales increase, according to the grocer, primarily was driven by a $5.1 million increase in comparable store […]
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Lucky’s Market Apothecary Department Offers Health, Wellness Options
by Treva Bennett/staff writer As many grocery shoppers continue to turn toward foods that are natural, or have clean labels, they also are looking for clean products in the area of health and wellness. Sindy Wise said she saw the trend starting to emerge right around the time Lucky’s Market was opening its new store […]
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NGA Show Adding Pavilions For Foodservice, Pet Care And More
The NGA Show is debuting seven new specialty pavilions for the 2020 event, scheduled for Feb. 23-26 at the San Diego Convention Center. New on the 2020 NGA Show Expo floor are: • Foodservice Pavilion—Retailers can source products and services from current and emerging foodservice brands, allowing them to remain competitive by adding cafés within […]
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New York City Bans CBD-Infused Food And Drinks
by Kristen Brissette/editorial assistant New York City’s Health Department has issued a ban that prohibits foodservice establishments from selling cannabidiol (CBD)-infused food and drinks, saying it is “responsible for promoting the safety of the food available to New Yorkers.” These products have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and selling […]