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Meijer Introduces 300 Products To Meet Fiber, Protein Consumer Goals

Meijer is launching more than 300 new products designed to help customers meet fiber and protein intake goals. The move aligns with nutrition trends that show fiber overtaking protein as a top consumer priority for 2026. Current Dietary Reference Values recommend 25-38 grams of fiber per day for adults. Meijer said it is responding with […]

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Family Fare Completes Remodels At 3 MI Stores

Family Fare has completed remodels at three of its locations in Calhoun County, Michigan, that align with the banner’s Spring Refresh campaign and bring upgrades to both in-store and online shopping experiences. The stores in Albion, Marshall and Pennfield each received expanded fresh departments designed to support meal planning and grab-and-go needs. Updates include elevated […]

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A&G Real Estate Markets 78 Walgreens Properties Across 22 States

A&G Real Estate Partners is seeking offers for 78 Walgreens properties nationwide, including store leases, fee-owned buildings and undeveloped land parcels. The properties are available for direct lease, sublease or sale. The offering for the nation’s second-largest pharmacy chain includes 60 leaseholds for freestanding, central business district, end cap and inline locations across 22 states; […]

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Albertsons Media Collective Introduces Onsite Incrementality Measurement

Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media arm for Albertsons Companies Inc., has launched an onsite incrementality measurement, a new capability designed to help advertisers better understand the true impact of their retail media investments. As brands increasingly prioritize incrementality as a key performance indicator, the solution provides insight into how onsite display media is driving […]

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Food-At-Home Prices Ease In March As Grocery Volume Trends Stabilize

Grocery retailers saw a more favorable pricing environment in March as the food-at-home index declined 0.2 percent, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline reflected easing pressure across several categories, including meats, cereals, dairy and beverages, though fruits and vegetables rose modestly. Volume holds steady […]

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Grocery TV To Bring Third-Party Sales Lift Measurement To In-Store Media

Grocery TV has begun a partnership with ABCS Insights to bring independent, third-party sales lift measurement to in-store retail media. Through the partnership, brands advertising on Grocery TV’s network can link in-store ad exposure to verified purchases at the product level, both in-store and across other retail environments. Growing demand for transparency As investment in […]

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Kearney Cites ‘Unpredictable’ Consumer Behavior In Beverage Outlook

Global management consulting firm Kearney has released its 2026 Beverage Outlook, detailing a growing “duality” in purchasing habits – where economic pressure, health consciousness and evolving social norms are forcing a rethinking of portfolio strategies. According to the analysis, beverage consumers have become significantly less predictable. Shoppers are increasingly “trading down” for efficiency in routine […]

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How Swensens Built A Social Media Sales Channel That Rivals Any App

Idaho independent’s “Social Deal” program turns Facebook comments into a weekly reservation system – no shopping app to download, no online checkout, no problem. When Swensen’s Markets posted a deal on 50-pound boxes of Idaho russet baking potatoes to its Facebook page in mid-February, the family-owned grocer likely expected a solid response. What it got […]