Supermarket expert Harold Lloyd doesn’t understand why grocers are so worried about Walmart. Rather, he says successful convenience stores like Sheetz and Wawa, as well as drugstore chain Walgreens, are the retailers that grocers should be concerned about—mainly because they’re easy to shop. They excel at what Lloyd refers to as “Flow and Focus.” This […]
Category: Grocery News
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Natural Grocers Will Open Eighth Oregon Store In Eugene Sept. 23
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage will open its eighth Oregon location in Eugene on Sept. 23 at 201 Coburg Rd. “Natural Grocers is excited to introduce itself to the Eugene community, where lifestyle and healthy living intersect for residents in so many different ways,” said Kemper Isely, co-president of Natural Grocers. “We know Eugene residents […]
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Buehler’s Introduces Big Beer Exchange At Wooster Milltown
As part of Ohio-based Buehler’s Fresh Foods’ Wooster Milltown remodeling project, the store now offers fresh draft beer on tap. The new “Big Beer Exchange” is located in the beer department and features eight tap varieties of craft and specialty beers. Reusable glass containers, also known as growlers, are available in 32- and 64-oz. sizes. […]
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RAP Protein Gummies A Lighter, Sweeter Alternative To Bars
RAP Protein Gummies, the first protein gummy snack to hit the market, launched nationwide on Sept. 10. RAP Protein Gummies are a convenient alternative to protein bars and shakes, which are often heavy in fat, available in a limited flavor profile and can be time consuming to make at home. The new gummies are fat […]
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Ancient Harvest Introduces Hot Cereals Featuring Grains
Ancient Harvest is serving up ancient grains for breakfast with the debut of its line of hot cereals. Featuring a blend of quinoa, millet, amaranth and gluten-free rolled oats, the new hot cereal line, like all Ancient Harvest products, is organic (non-GMO) and gluten-free. Prepared by adding water and heating in a microwave or cooking […]
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Report: Latinos A Bright Spot For Nutritional Supplements Market
Hispanics have taken to using supplements in greater numbers over the last five years, and comprise the fastest growing ethnic population for vitamin and mineral use, according to Nutritional Supplements in the U.S., 6th Edition, a recent report by market research publisher Packaged Facts. The market growth in this segment is particularly noticeable when compared […]
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Crider Selected For First-Ever OTA Member Of The Year Award
Steve Crider doesn’t see a problem with being outspoken and tenacious, especially when it comes to getting things done in Washington, D.C., to support the organic food and agriculture movement and to act as advocate and champion for the organic industry. The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is honoring Crider for his strong and consistent voice […]
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Nielsen’s Hale Delivers ‘State Of’ Report At GMDC Conference
At the Global Market Development Center’s (GMDC) 2014 General Merchandise (GM) Marketing Conference, Todd Hale, a retail insights thought leader, presented on behalf of Nielsen the “GM State of the Industry 2014,” a business session that provided more than 400 attendees with an exclusive look into the retail landscape and its performance in GM categories. This […]