Just 20 percent of American consumers “mostly” or “completely” trust artificial intelligence, according to the fifth wave of the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker. Americans’ trust in AI is higher than other markets, such as the U.K., where that figure is 14 percent. The quarterly study – completing its fifth quarter – found that the level […]
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Posted inCorporate Store News, National
Walmart Hails Reopening Of 117 Remodeled Stores
In what the retail giant is billing as a “Second Best Day,” Walmart will hold re-grand openings for 117 stores across the country on Nov. 3. The largest single-day rollout of reopenings in company history, the projects represent more than half a billion dollars in capital investments across 30 states. Employees and customers will be […]
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NGA Disappointed With New Joint Employer Rules
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, issued the following statement from SVP and Counsel Chris Jones in response to the National Labor Relations Board’s new regulations on joint employer standards under the National Labor Relations Act: “This final rule considerably broadens the existing definition of a ‘joint […]
Posted inProduce News, National
Sales Of Fresh Produce Increased During September
Fresh produce prices continued to increase in September versus their year-ago levels, but much less so than total food and beverages, according to Circana, 210 Analytics and the International Fresh Produce Association. On a per-pound basis, fruit prices increased by 1.3 percent year-on-year whereas vegetable prices were nearly flat, with just a small increase of […]
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Help Consumers Better Understand Grocery Business, Full Impact Of Inflation
Independent grocers are more in tune than most businesses with the communities they serve. Grocers see folks every week – sometimes every day – to help them with their families’ needs. Grocers engage, communicate and commiserate, offering ideas and solutions amid challenging economic times. So, it may come as a surprise that, according to recent […]
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NGAF Leads Charge On Produce Prescription Technology Solutions
The National Grocers Association Foundation (NGAF) has wrapped up the Point of Sale Produce Prescription (PPR) Workgroup, successfully creating a core functionality document for efficient and accurate produce prescription POS solutions. This will be added to the association’s collection of resources that guide grocers seeking to offer nutrition incentives and produce prescription programs in their communities. Produce […]
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NGA Concludes Executive Conference, Public Policy Summit
More than 250 independent grocery executives convened this past week for analysis, insights and discussions about the future of their industry and influence of politics on their business at the NGA Executive Conference and Public Policy Summit. The event was held Oct. 22-25 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, D.C. Attendance topped that of last […]
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NCA Reports Confectionery Industry Remains Strong
The confectionery industry is as strong as it’s ever been, according to Carly Schildhaus, director of public affairs and communications for the National Confectioners Association. She said consumers are eager to find ways to add a little bit of sweetness to their lives, “whether enhancing holidays, brightening celebrations or making an ordinary day extraordinary.” In […]