A new study from The Feedback Group finds Gen X shoppers have the lowest grocery loyalty scores, signaling a hidden retention risk for retailers.
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Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, West
Limited-Edition Josh Allen Packs Hit Store Shelves
Wonderful Pistachios has launched limited-edition Josh Allen packaging and renewed its scholarship program as the NFL star’s partnership enters year two.
Posted inSustainability News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Hannaford Supermarkets, News, Northeast
Hannaford Gives $500K To Northeast Farmers Fund
An initiative of a Maine-based nonprofit, the program will promote regenerative practices in four states.
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Merchandising News, National
Target To Launch Beauty Studio Concept In 600+ Stores Sept. 10
Target Beauty Studio launches Sept. 10 in more than 600 stores, featuring 1,600-plus products from 90 prestige and emerging brands, most new to Target.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, H-E-B, Marketing News, News, Southwest
Cowboys Partnership Boosts H-E-B’s North Texas Push
The arrangement covers ticket and merchandise giveaways, community outreach and pop-up events.
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Colorful Fall Produce Displays Can Drive Sales, Increase Basket Size All Season
Colorful fall produce displays, seasonal merchandising, cross-promotions can boost grocery sales, increase basket size and inspire shoppers.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
Alpha Modus, Circle The Wagons Partner To Bring Retail AI To Independent Grocers
Alpha Modus has partnered with Circle the Wagons to bring its ARIA retail AI platform and Alpha Cash financial services to independent grocers nationwide.
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How Redner’s Reaches Anonymous Shoppers, Lifting New Customers 31 Percent
Discover how Redner’s Markets targets anonymous grocery shoppers by transforming its static weekly circular into a localized digital advertising engine.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Midwest, News, Southeast
ECRS Honors Erewhon, Coborn’s, Turnip Truck Among Ignite 2026 Award Winners
Erewhon Market earned the top honor as ECRS recognized retailers and partners across nine award categories at its record-setting Ignite 2026 conference in Nashville.
Posted inFeatured News, Grocery Store Equipment, Guest Contributors, Hidden Profit, National, News, The Grocer's Playbook
Hidden Profit: 30 Seconds To Find Gold Hiding In Motor Room, Back Of Store
On average, grocers spend more than $10,000 annually to repair leaks and charge replacement refrigerant within their systems.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, National, News, Retail Media
Groceryshop 2026 To Focus On AI, Retail Media, GLP-1 Demand Shift
The event will bring 150-plus speakers to Las Vegas Sept. 22-24, with AI-powered shopping, retail media and GLP-1 demand shifts anchoring the agenda.
Posted inNews, Finance News, National, Walmart
Walmart Reports Second-Quarter Revenue Growth of 5.9%
Walmart reported second-quarter revenue of $187.9 billion, up 5.9 percent, with e-commerce sales up 23 percent, and raised its full-year outlook.
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 inGrocery Research, National, News
Circana Report: Protein, Convenience Reshape U.S. Eating Patterns
The research found that 86 percent of all food occasions are sourced from home, a level well above pre-pandemic norms.
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 inGrocery Research, National, News, Southeast, Southwest
Feeding America’s Latest Hunger Study Finds Rural South Hit Hard
Data from food banks in Texas and Georgia illuminate food insecurity and other issues residents are facing.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Finance News, National, News
Common Cents Act: 4 Things Grocers Should Know About Nickel Rounding
With the Common Cents Act moving through Congress, retailers are gaining legal authority to round cash transactions to the nearest nickel. Retail technology provider Ravyx offers insights on what grocers should know.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Independent Store News, Midwest, News
Prodx, Hy-Vee Extend Partnership Around E-Commerce Personalization
Buy-again suggestions, substitutions, personalization and digital merchandising are run by Prodx on Hy-Vee’s online shopping platform.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Grocery Research, National, News
PRI Study: Geopolitics, Policy Driving Food Inflation, Not Fertilizer Industry
Wayne Winegarden argues that today’s food inflation is being driven by global supply disruptions and government policies like tariffs rather than widespread anticompetitive conduct.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Marketing News, National
AppCard Launches Digital Circular With Targeted Ads For Independents
A static weekly ad is turned into a clickable circular in minutes, thanks to Pinky, AppCard’s AI.