The social media campaign is designed for those who can understand tomatoes’ flavor nuances and select the best variety for any dish.
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Posted inEquipment & Technology, Albertsons, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Launches forU American Express Credit Card
Cards offer rewards that are higher for online orders than in-store purchases.
Posted inFrozen Food, Dairy News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Acosta Study: Shoppers Trust Frozen For Value, Refrigerated For Freshness – Want Both To Work Together
New Acosta Group research shows grocery stores lead for frozen and dairy, but shoppers want more value, variety and easier-to-navigate freezer aisles.
Posted inMarketing News, Dairy News, Suppliers, West
Tillamook, Fashion Designer Take Grilled Cheese To The Runway
Designer Rachel Antonoff created four pieces inspired by the “cheese skirt,” the lace-like ring of melted, browned cheese extending beyond the sandwich’s edges.
Posted inGrocery Research, Feature, Featured News, National, News
NIQ: Thanksgiving Shoppers Rework Their Lists, Not Traditions
Consumers are willing to work harder, smarter, to keep the annual celebration special.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Website, App Back Online After Outage
Food Lion’s website and app are back online after a cybersecurity incident, with no evidence so far of data theft and a set of thank-you offers for customers.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Online Grocery Technology, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Outlines Plan To Build ‘America’s Favorite Grocer’
Plans include investing in areas like fresh food and meals, as well as increasing the number of shoppers who buy groceries online.
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Bundles Walmart+ And Sam’s Club Plus Memberships For $120
Launching today, the deal is $100 less than members were previously paying for the two memberships separately.
Posted inInternational Retail, Marketing News, Midwest, Northeast, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Food Export Gathers State, Federal Partners At Fall Meeting In Chicago
Among the presentations, Ammara Bokhari spoke about the role of partnerships in developing the next generation of U.S. exporters.
Posted inAisle Watch, Ahold Delhaize, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Giant/Martin’s Survey: Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Rule Halloween
Nearly 58 percent of the Mid-Atlantic respondents in the hand out fun-size or mini treats.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Independent Store News, National, Packaging News
INFRA Predicts Natural Grocery Trends For 2027
Alpha-gal syndrome may require label claims and certifications in the not-too-distant future, INFRA says.
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In-Store Bakery Holds Its Ground As Cookies Jump 7.6 Percent And Sweet Goods Grow In September
Perimeter bakery outperformed the center-store aisle in September, with cookies up 7.6 percent in units and desserts, cakes and breads all growing.
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Study: Independent Grocers Lead On Service, Community, Local Products
The findings will be mined further at NGA’s Executive Conference, Oct. 20-22 in Chicago.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Ahold Delhaize, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Northeast
Stores Stay Open, Loyalty Points Protected: How Ahold Delhaize USA Is Managing Its Outage
Letters from Ahold Delhaize USA CEO Claire Peters and Giant Food President Ira Kress communicated the company’s response as well as apologies.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Store Layout, Midwest
Kristie Maurer Brings Her Vision To Life In Wisconsin Store
In the works since 2018, Maurer’s Urban Market is the first store for the president of Women Grocers of America.
Posted inGrocery Research, Finance News, Independent Store News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Grocery Prices Dip 0.1 Percent In September As Gas Pushes Inflation Higher
Grocery prices fell 0.1 percent in September and are up 1.8 percent over the year, while gasoline pushed overall inflation to 3.7 percent.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Feature, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
Private Brands Move Into Mainstream, Driving Deeper Into Shopping Basket
Thirty-nine percent of those surveyed viewed private brands and national brands as interchangeable.
Posted inGrocers Give, Association News, National
In This Week’s Spotlight: Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Natural Grocers, MN Grocers Association
This week’s commitments range from a $1M Meals on Wheels pledge to World Food Day campaigns and holiday round-ups.
Posted inGrocers Give, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B Honored At Houston Arts Alliance’s 20th Anniversary Gala
The grocer was the gala’s presenting sponsor; lead sponsors included Chevron, Bank of America, Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and United Airlines.
Posted inAssociation News, Grocery Research, National, News
NGA, NIQ Partner On Consumer Insights Toolkit, Student Competition For Independent Grocers
The toolkit will connect NGA members with NIQ subject matter experts on data, analytics and consumer trends.