INFRA, a nationwide purchasing cooperative of independent natural food retailers and a leader in the natural foods industry, has shared two executive leadership promotions, reflecting the organization’s continued growth and deepened focus on serving its members. Danelle Rydel has been promoted to chief of member operations, while Jen LaValley has been promoted to CFO. “These […]
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Avocados From Mexico Projects 2.5B Pounds For 2025-26 Season
Avocados From Mexico is projecting a record-breaking 2.5 billion pounds of Mexican avocado imports to the U.S. during the 2025-26 season, marking the highest volume Mexico has ever supplied to the U.S. market. The organization said about 280 million pounds of Mexican avocados are projected to be available for the Big Game alone, another record-setting […]
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NCR Voyix Unveils AI-Accelerated Suite Of Applications
NCR has introduced a new AI-accelerated suite of applications designed to enhance its Voyix Commerce Platform, leveraging artificial intelligence to help retailers improve customer engagement, streamline operations and drive incremental revenue. The expanded suite integrates large language models and machine learning into core commerce functions, enabling retailers to deliver more personalized experiences across digital and […]
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Jackson’s Expands Retail Distribution As Better-For-You Snack Demand Grows
Jackson’s, a snack brand distributing premium avocado oil products, is entering 2026 with significant retail momentum, expanding distribution across major club, grocery, natural, convenience and e-commerce channels nationwide. The Q1 expansion is anchored by the national rollout of Jackson’s Super Veggie Straws alongside continued growth for its kettle chips and sweet potato chips. The brand […]
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NFRA Highlights Role Of Frozen, Dairy Foods In Post-Holiday Reset
As Americans move past the holidays and return to everyday routines, frozen and dairy foods are emerging as essential staples that help consumers manage food budgets, reduce waste and simplify daily meal planning, according to a new press release from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA). With their longer shelf life and ready-when-needed […]
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Keyed By Tally, Simbe Helps Grocers With Inventory, Workforce Issues
In a recent interview with The Shelby Report, South San Francisco-based Simbe highlighted how its autonomous retail intelligence solutions address critical inventory and operational challenges facing grocers. Simbe describes itself as the global leader in retail shelf digitization and combines artificial intelligence with robotics to provide retailers with real-time insights into store operations. The company […]
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Kroger Completes Sale Of Vitacost.com To iHerb
The Kroger Co. has completed the sale of Vitacost.com Inc., an e-commerce retailer of vitamins, supplements and other health and wellness products, to iHerb LLC. The transaction closed Jan. 8. Kroger said the decision to sell Vitacost.com reflects its ongoing review of non-core assets “to determine their ongoing contribution and role within the company as […]
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Albertsons Media Collective Launches Measurement For In-Store Media
Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media division of Albertsons Companies, has launched an incrementality measurement solution designed to highlight the impact of in-store media campaigns and provide brands with clearer, causal insights into performance. The new capability uses a matched-market test-and-control methodology to isolate incremental sales driven specifically by in-store media. By comparing stores running […]