Rolling out nationwide through August, Heinz has launched The United States of Saucemerica Collection, a limited edition lineup of 50 U.S.-inspired condiment packaging designs. Saucemerica packets are available in seven condiment varieties, with each packet’s design corresponding to one of the 50 states and its most notable dish. Heinz is encouraging consumers to collect as […]
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NGA Salutes 2023 ELDP Graduates
The National Grocers Association Foundation has completed its 2023 Executive Leadership Development Program, a four-day session that included a mix of interactive leadership instruction and personalized coaching presented by respected academics and industry leaders. The program, held June 4-8 at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, and sponsored by PepsiCo, welcomed 43 participants from a […]
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Online Grocery Sales Decline 3.4 Percent In May Versus Year Ago
The U.S. online grocery market finished May with $6.9 billion in total sales, down 3.4 percent compared to last year’s $7.2 billion, according to the latest monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded May 30-31. The dip in overall sales for May was driven by a combination of fewer households buying groceries online during […]
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5 Questions For Carlos Castro
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs The president and CEO of Todos Neighborhood Market in Woodbridge, Virginia, shares his thoughts about the state of the industry for independent grocers and his outlook for the coming months. Challenges of the past year continue to linger into 2023, and despite a gradual easing […]
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Circana Shares 2022 New Product Pacesetters Report
Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, has released its 2022 New Product Pacesetters, the 28th annual report revealing the top new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood sectors. The report reveals that consumer spending on new product offerings remained elevated last year despite challenges surrounding high inflation, supply chain adjustments and ingredient […]
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New IDDBA President Addresses Industry Concerns At 2023 Show
Attracting and retaining employees, addressing customer wants and needs and working in partnership to advance the industry were topics addressed by new IDDBA President David Haaf, who spoke at the organization’s recent show in Anaheim, California. First impressions are critical in recruiting top talent, according to Haaf. “Some of our country’s Fortune 500 companies having […]
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Global Store Tours: IDDBA Presenter Explores Grocery Marketing Around The Globe
“We see daily deals, we see weekend deals, we see all these different ways to engage with people in different time periods.” This is how Anne-Marie Roerink, principal at 210 Analytics LLC, began her presentation at the What’s In Store Live stage June 5 at the IDDBA Show in Anaheim, California. Titled “Global Store Tours: […]
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Inflation, Recession, Obsession – How Retailers Can Navigate An Unpredictable Market
Were you a math kid or a reading kid? Right brain or left? As retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and technology partners, we clearly need a hearty dose of right brain creativity to be successful in the grocery business. Just as important, we also need some good math chops. We wouldn’t survive long if we couldn’t count […]