FMI – The Food Industry Association has released its latest report, “The Power of Private Brands 2025: Industry Strategies to Sustain Momentum,” detailing how e-commerce is reshaping private label and how food retailers are leveraging digital tools to differentiate, build shopper loyalty and grow sales. Among the report’s findings – nearly 85 percent of private […]
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Grocery Associations React To MAHA Policy Report
The Make America Healthy Again Commission has released its “Make Our Children Healthy Again” policy strategy, which aims to address childhood chronic disease but also has potentially heavy impacts on farmers, sound science and healthy food in the food and beverage industries. These impacts remain a concern, but the strategy shows signs of progress from […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News
August Online Grocery Sales Hit Record High Of $11.2B
U.S. online grocery sales totaled $11.2 billion in August, climbing nearly 14 percent year over year to reach a new monthly high, according to the latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, sponsored by Mercatus. The study attributed the growth to YOY gains in household penetration, order frequency and average order values (AOVs). Results by […]
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, Southeast, Supply Chain News, UNFI
UNFI Debuts Distribution Center In Sarasota, FL
As part of a strategy to deliver more value for its partners through improved operational effectiveness and efficiency, UNFI has opened the Sarasota North Distribution Center in Florida. Employees from UNFI’s former Sarasota facility have transitioned to the 1 million-square-foot facility, where they benefit from a more advanced and associate-centered environment. Sarasota North is UNFI’s first […]
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FMI, NGA, NACS Call On Congress To Address SNAP EBT Transaction Fees
FMI – The Food Industry Association, the National Grocers Association (NGA) and the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) sent a letter to the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committees signed by more than 1,000 businesses and organizations calling on Congress to protect customers and retailers by prohibiting additional fees from being […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Deli News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Midwest, News, Produce News
Logile Helps Schnucks With Fresh Food Management Solutions
Schnucks Markets has implemented Logile Inc.’s Fresh Item Management Solutions across its 114-store network, enhancing the efficiency and precision of fresh food operations. Through the partnership, Schnucks is using automation to refine production forecasting and inventory management, reducing inefficiencies and delivering a seamless in-store experience. Schnucks has adopted a data-driven and automated approach that eliminates […]
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FMI Launches GroceryLab To Invest In Industry Innovation
FMI – The Food Industry Association has launched GroceryLab, a hands-on event designed to bring together merchants, operators, technologists and brand leaders to design a zero-friction grocery ecosystem June 2-4 at the Gem Theatre in Detroit. The launch of GroceryLab comes at a pivotal moment, as FMI’s The State of Technology report reveals that food retailers and […]
Posted inCenter Store, Merchandising News, National, News
The Kraft Heinz Co. To Separate Into 2 Companies
The Kraft Heinz Co.’s board of directors has unanimously approved a plan to separate the company into two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off designed to enable stronger performance while preserving the scale to compete in today’s environment. The separation aims to maximize Kraft Heinz’s capabilities and brands while reducing complexity, allowing both […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Midwest, News
AWG Brands Adds 36 New Private Label Products
AWG Brands, the private brands program of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG), has introduced a lineup of new grocery items. The wave of products, developed to align with the latest consumer and category trends, is helping member retailers capture sales and gain a competitive edge. “The AWG Brands items that launched in July are strategically […]
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If This Happened In Your Store Today, Could You Stop It?
Your store is busy. A cart loaded with merchandise rolls past checkout – calm, confident, no hesitation. Gone. What used to be rare is now disturbingly routine for many grocers. Pushout Theft on the Rise Pushout theft – when unpaid merchandise is wheeled straight out the front doors – is one of the fastest-growing loss […]
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Labor Pressures Rising: How Independent Grocers Can Control Costs Without Cutting Corners
Labor has always been essential to operations and one of the biggest factors influencing the bottom line. However, in fiscal 2024, labor and benefits costs climbed to new highs, putting even more pressure on already thin margins. According to the 2025 Independent Grocers Financial Study by FMS and NGA, total expenses increased to 25.8 percent […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Midwest, News
ECRS Celebrates Innovation, Community At Ignite 2025
ECRS is celebrating the success of its annual Ignite Retail Success Conference, where more than 300 independent retailers, 53 ECRS staff and some 20 industry partners gathered to explore the future of retail technology, connect with peers and experience the CATAPULT community. This year’s event in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was filled with immersive learning, keynotes and […]
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Ahold Delhaize USA Enhances Made-To-Order Capabilities With FoodStorm
Ahold Delhaize USA has expanded its partnership with Instacart to leverage the FoodStorm order management system. The technology will enable participating Ahold Delhaize USA brands to elevate the shopping experience when customers request made-to-order items like fresh bakery platters, customizable deli meat and cheese trays, dessert flights, floral arrangements and balloons. The FoodStorm solution is […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Merchant Distributors, National, News
MDI, Instacart Offer E-Commerce Solutions For Independent Grocers
Merchants Distributors LLC (MDI) has begun a partnership with Instacart to offer e-commerce solutions to the wholesale grocery distributor’s network of independent stores. Participating MDI grocers are joining the Instacart app to offer customers same-day delivery and enabling Storefront Pro, Instacart’s end-to-end fully-customizable e-commerce solution built specifically for grocers. “We’ve long admired MDI and how, for over […]
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How To Turn Grocery E-Commerce Into A Competitive Advantage
The grocery industry is undergoing a major digital shift. More than 90 percent of customers now buy both online and in-store, and online sales of consumer packaged goods are growing nearly five times faster than in-store sales. According to FMI/NIQ projections, U.S. online grocery sales will reach $388 billion by 2027 — outpacing previous forecasts […]
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FMI Report: Shoppers Stick To Routines, Prioritize ‘Eating Well’ This Fall
Nearly half of U.S. grocery shoppers (44 percent) embrace a weekly mealtime tradition, and more Americans are building new eating routines this fall, according to a new report from FMI – The Food Industry Association. FMI’s “U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: New Routines” also finds 36 percent of shoppers eat dinner at home with others every […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, News, Southwest, Vallarta Supermarkets
Vallarta Supermarkets Selects Logile Solutions For Fresh Food Production
Vallarta Supermarkets has implemented Logile Inc.’s Fresh Item Management suite, helping improve forecasting accuracy and providing real-time insights to better align production with true demand. As one of the first retailers to adopt Logile’s fresh production technology, the California-based grocer played an instrumental role in shaping and refining the solutions to meet the needs of a […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Marketing News, News, U.R.M. Stores, West
URM, Superfridge Partner To Transform In-Store Promotions
URM Stores has begun a marketing agreement with Superfridge, an in-store media and promotions platform for retailers and CPG brands. Serving a mix of independents and chains such as Rosauers, Yoke’s Fresh Markets, Super 1 Foods and Harvest Foods, URM will deploy more than 100 Superfridge dual-temperature coolers with digital displays across member-owner grocery stores […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Grocery Store Equipment, News, Northeast, Wakefern
Wakefern Selects NIQ To Advance Customer First Approach
New Jersey-based Wakefern Food Corp. has selected NIQ to power the cooperative’s collaboration with suppliers, elevating loyalty insights and real-time data to help its category managers and suppliers make the best customer-focused decisions. Wakefern will leverage NIQ’s advanced software and analytics to support program operations and processes, enhance supplier engagement and deliver greater value to […]
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A Resource In The Wrong Place – The Economics Of Grocery Waste
Merchandise loss, also known as shrink or food waste, poses a persistent economic challenge for grocery stores. While the topic may not always provoke an emotional response, by the end of this article, you may find yourself reflecting on the true cost of waste. In fact, you might say you’ve WEPT – a helpful acronym […]