Private label dollar sales reached $251.3 billion for the 52 weeks ending June 14, up from $247.3 billion a year earlier.
Category: Grocery News
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
Goodwill Opens Food Market In Eastern NC Food Desert
The 7,600-square-foot food market in Aurora, North Carolina, serves a community whose residents have had to travel long distances for healthy groceries.
Posted inInternational Foods, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Merchandising News, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Expands Hispanic Assortment At 30+ Stores
As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the stores have set up dedicated in-store displays and are offering special savings.
Posted inCenter Store, Private Label Brands, Southwest, Suppliers
C.H. Guenther Acquires House-Autry Mills, Expands Flavor Platform
CHG says the acquisition positions it to reach more customers with custom product capabilities as well as drive long-term financial growth.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Marketing News, Midwest, Wholesaler/Distributor News
AWG Named Certified Angus Beef Distributor Marketer Of The Year
The award recognizes AWG’s efforts in merchandising, training and consumer-focused marketing.
Posted inPharmacy, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, Walmart
Walmart To Test Pharmacist Health Ambassadors In 5 Rural Stores
“This pilot will help us learn how a familiar, trusted setting can make health resources more accessible, practical and actionable for people living in rural communities,” said Walmart’s chief medical officer.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Taps Dietitians To Drive Demand
FFP is executing an integrated consumer and influencer content strategy on the industry’s behalf.
Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Busch’s Oktoberfest To Return With New Sauerkraut Bread
Busch’s is launching a cross-department showcase of German foods, seasonal beers and store-made products, anchored this year by the house-made bread.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Featured News, Independent Store News, International Foods, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks Debuts New Italian Import Line Across Banner
The Culinaria Italian Table line comprises more than 40 directly imported Italian products, bolstering the grocer’s “Taste of Italy” event.
Posted inInternational Foods, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Heritage Grocers Group Launches Hispanic Heritage Month Events
The company’s four banners began their celebrations today, with the festivities running through Oct. 15.
Posted inAssociation News, Executive News, National, Snacks Brands
NCA Promotes Kissin To VP Of Marketing And Technology
Paul Kissin will handle NCA’s approach to new technologies to the benefit of member companies and the overall industry.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, News, Suppliers
Sweet-Heat Trend Reaches Canned Meat With Spam Hot Honey
Hormel Foods said the new variety is a permanent addition to the lineup of more than 10 varieties.
Posted inFrozen Food, Aisle Watch, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Suppliers, West
Wild Alaskan Co. Takes DTC Seafood Brand To Target Nationwide
Formerly a direct-to-consumer brand, Wild Alaskan is launching five frozen seafood items with the retailer.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Organic Natural, Southwest, Suppliers, Whole Foods
Niman Ranch Debuts Hatch Green Chile Bratwurst At Whole Foods
Stores in the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s Southwest, Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain regions will carry the product.
Posted inNonfood Items, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lil’ Drug Store Acquisition Provides Entry Into Grocery, Drug
The acquisition of Navajo’s HBW business, including its trial and travel division, moves LDSP into new channels outside convenience.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Southeast
SEPC Study Identifies 4 Forces Reshaping Produce Purchases
Study author Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics presented the findings, which included the impacts of GLP-1 medications.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Slim Jim Sets Guinness World Record With 429-Foot Meat Stick
An official adjudicator certified the record-breaking meat snack at Conagra’s Omaha, Nebraska, campus.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Bakery News, Deli News, Featured News, News, Produce News, Southeast
The Fresh Market Voted Best Grocery Store In USA Today 10Best
The North Carolina-based specialty grocer repeated its five-category sweep from last year.
Posted inProduce News, Suppliers, West
Sun World Marks 50 Years, Honors Marguleas With UC Davis Fund
The celebration also included the dedication of the David Marguleas Tasting Room at the Sun World Center for Innovation.
Posted inDairy News, Independent Store News, Midwest
8 Buche Stores Offering 50 Percent Milk Savings For SNAP Shoppers
Qualifying skim and 1 percent milk products are discounted under the “Add Milk” federal incentive program.