The snack food industry is “still strong in the U.S.” due to some significant changes, according to Sally Lyons Wyatt, global EVP and chief advisor of consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana. Lyons presented “The State of Snack Food Industry: It’s A Snack Journey” education session during the Sweets and Snacks Expo, which runs […]
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FMI Launches 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends Series
Shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever, according to the latest annual survey by FMI – The Food Industry Association, conducted by The Hartman Group. The analysis kicking off this 2024 series, U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Finding Value, provides a crucial snapshot of consumer behavior and sentiment in the most frequently purchased consumer category amid ongoing concerns […]
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IFPA Names Retail Produce Manager Award Recipients
For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service and customer satisfaction, 20 produce managers have been recognized by the 2024 Retail Produce Managers Award Program from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). “On the front lines, produce managers work incredibly hard to keep the produce department stocked, creatively merchandized and inviting to customers,” said Joe Watson, IFPA’s VP of retail, […]
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Givex’s Coupon Portal To Boost ROFDA’S Wholesale Partners
Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) has begun a partnership with Givex Inc. to use its Enterprise Coupon Portal for new coupon and deal management, with the goal of enhancing shoppers’ savings and increasing loyalty and brand awareness. Formed in 1962 to enhance the success of independent retail grocers, ROFDA is a cooperative representing […]
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FMI Names 2024 Store Manager Award Winners
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the winners of the 2024 Store Manager Awards, shining a spotlight on the store managers who bring their passion and talents to serve their store, employees and customers. The FMI Store Manager Award nominations are submitted by peers and food retail companies to recognize outstanding managers who generate […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
Report: Online Grocery Sales To Outpace In-Store Through 2028
Overall grocery sales in the U.S. are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 1.6 percent through 2028, much slower than the 5.6 percent posted over the five years ending in 2023, which were powered by the COVID-19 pandemic and price inflation. This is among the key takeaways from a new report, […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Association News, Guest Contributors, National
Inflation, Diversity and Other Hot Buttons
The post-pandemic period is offering independent grocers challenges that operationally may pale in comparison to those of the COVID-19 era but are adding pressure to the bottom line and the way supermarket operators are perceived by consumers. Inflation has driven up the cost of most aspects of doing business in a way that has made […]
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ROFDA Members Select Instacart For Retail Media Network
ROFDA wholesalers, representing more than 2,250 stores, will use Instacart’s Carrot Ads to power their retail media networks. The partnership enables advertisers to drive sales at thousands of local independent grocers more easily and efficiently, better supporting the communities they serve. “This is one of the largest examples of cooperation and collaboration across the independent […]