David Haaf: “The opportunity for food retailers is to reframe their foodservice department as a go-to resource.”
Category: Industry News
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Winn-Dixie Co. Recounts 2026 Awards For Products, Community Impact
The company’s private label product honors covered several categories.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Foodtown Opens New Supermarket In Brooklyn’s Ocean Hill Neighborhood
The store is easily accessible for residents, with the J train stopping directly outside the entrance and three bus stops nearby.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Grocery Research, National
Mars Data: 2 In 5 Halloween Shoppers Buy A ‘Buffer Bag’ Of Candy
The survey revealed that candy demand runs throughout the month of October.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services’ Golf Outing Draws Nearly 200 Players
The gathering was held at the Upper Montclair Country Club in New Jersey.
Posted inRetail Media, Aisle Watch, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Research, National
Survey: Marketers See Full-Funnel Role For In-Store Retail Media
Forty-three percent of respondents said their organization is underutilizing its in-store retail media investment.
Expert Article
How Retailers Can Capture Pork’s Protein Payoff
See how protein demand and shopper data can help retailers identify one more ground pork item and one pork cut to add to their meatcase.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Grocery Research, National, The Kroger Co.
Study Finds AI Creative Scoring Predicts Kroger E-Commerce Conversion
The study identified the creative attributes most strongly linked to e-commerce conversion.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Featured News, Finance News, News, West
Costco Q4 Comp Sales Up 9.4%; FY26 Net Sales Hit $297.2B
President and CEO Ron Vachris pointed to opportunities in new U.S. markets such as Buffalo, New York, and Lawrence, Kansas.
Posted inGrocers Give, National, Store News
Grocers Give: Hunger Action Month Closes, Other Efforts Kick In
In addition to getting food to those in need, grocers are helping organizations like schools and domestic violence shelters.
Expert Article
Where Grocery Retailers Can Still Grow Bakery In A Flat $49 Billion Market
U.S. bakery sales have stalled at $49 billion. Brioche Gourmet’s Brian Gerraughty explains how premium brioche turns shopper splurges into basket growth.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National
DoorDash Unveils Text Ordering, Drone Delivery, Retail Expansion At Dash Forward
U.S. consumers on iOS can join a beta waitlist to test the text message ordering feature.
Posted inGrocers Give, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Dierberg’s, Featured News, Midwest
Dierbergs, Max Mix Partner In October To Benefit Down Syndrome Association
“We love supporting entrepreneurs like Max who are building something meaningful in our community,” said Laura Dierberg Padousis, Dierbergs EVP.
Posted inFinance News, Corporate Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
Kroger Offering World Elite Mastercard To Amplify Customer Rewards
Cardholders can earn up to 5X points on purchases through Kroger.com and the Kroger app.
Expert Article
Solving Dairy’s 2 Biggest Pain Points: Shrink And Labor
Henschel-Steinau’s Noah Allen explains how modular dairy aisle merchandising like Extend & Load cuts shrink, saves labor and speeds yogurt resets for grocers.
Posted inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Independent Store News, News, Suppliers, West
Olive Crest Food Show Brings Retailers, Suppliers Together For Good
Supporting at-risk children and families is a cause the grocery industry supports across the country, as lack of food often contributes to their struggles.
Posted inFrozen Food, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
NFRA: Air Fryers Driving Frozen Food Buying, But Packaging Gaps Remain
Twenty-eight percent of those surveyed have decided against a purchase because air fryer preparation instructions were missing.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Deli News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
Two Remodeled Giants In PA Holding Oct. 2 Celebrations
The York and Temple stores both stayed open through months-long renovations.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Groceryshop Wrapup: Grocery Leaning On AI As Shoppers Get Pickier
Among 150-plus speakers, this message emerged: the grocery basket is being reshaped from several directions at once.
Posted inGrocery Research, Costco Wholesale, Featured News, H-E-B, National
Costco Unseats H-E-B Atop ChangeUp’s 2nd Experience Report
“Brands have to keep finding ways to give people a reason to choose them,” ChangeUp CEO says.