Independent food retailers across the United States have an opportunity to fund store upgrades that reduce operational costs, improve profits and enhance sustainability. Administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) provides grants to rural small businesses for energy efficiency improvements (such as HVAC, lighting, and refrigeration) and renewable […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
Consumers Are Spreading Around Their Grocery Trips. So What?
Sponsored content Research from Upside has shown that American consumers are pushing back against increased food costs, trading down from full-service restaurants to quick-service restaurants or hot buffets and salad bars. Even as inflation levels off, the rise in prices over the past three years has made consumers second-guess their spending, impacting retailers across all […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Meijer, National
Dunnhumby Unveils AI-powered Assortment Solution
Dunnhumby has launched its next-generation assortment solution utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to assist retailers in selecting products. New features unveiled in dunnhumby Assortment include: Localized assortments: Retailers can now deliver hyper-localized assortments tailored to the unique preferences of their customer base. Space-aware assortments and planograms: A new integrated planogram tool optimizes layout and facings, giving shelf-ready layouts based on […]
Posted inCenter Store, National
Clark Foods Celebrates National Baked Bean Day With New Products
In celebration of National Baked Bean Day on July 4, Clark Foods has announced its entrance in the U.S. market with its line up of baked beans through a distribution arrangement with UNFI and KeHE. This marks a milestone for the Canadian company, ensuring widespread availability and accessibility of its products throughout the U.S. Rob […]
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A New Look At Labor Retention For Independent Grocery Operators
Grocery has one of the highest employee turnover rates of any U.S. industry. A recent study commissioned by the Coca-Cola Retailing Research Council examined the lingering impact of the pandemic and other issues around hiring and retention. In a recent webinar hosted by the National Grocers Association and the NGA Foundation, longtime industry expert, observer […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, National
ReposiTrak Adds 25 Meat, Seafood Companies To Traceability Network
ReposiTrak is preparing to add 25 new meat and seafood companies into the queue for the ReposiTrak Traceability Network. These new members will exchange FDA-required key data elements for each critical tracking event in their supply chains, ensuring FSMA 204 compliance well before the January 2026 deadline. The 25 meat and seafood companies joining the […]
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Grocers Eye Fresh, Local As Popularity Of Grab-And-Go, Ready-Made Meals Soars
Customers at the new Niemann Harvest Market that opened May 15 in Carmel, Indiana, have a wide range of innovative options when it comes to picking up fresh food for any time of day, from grab-and-go meals to fresh-cut meats and produce. And it has experts at its service counters who can provide input as […]
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FMI Report: Food Industry Increases Investments, Tackles Financial Challenges
The food industry is instituting innovative strategies to modernize the grocery shopping experience while dealing with increasing asset protection concerns and inflationary challenges, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association’s annual research analysis “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2024.” The 75th annual report surveyed food retailers’ and suppliers’ 2023 developments and expectations for the year […]