by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs “The pizza battle is on, and grocery stores are winning.” So declares Dana Baggett, client strategy director in the restaurant division at market researcher Vericast, whose recent study of consumers’ pizza preferences suggests inflation is pushing folks to swap their takeout apps for their grocer’s […]
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Posted inAssociation News, National
2023 Independent Grocers Financial Survey Open To Participation
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Independent grocers are invited to participate in the 2023 Independent Grocers Financial Survey. A joint effort of FMS Solutions and the National Grocers Association for more than 15 years, the study has become a critical benchmarking tool for independent grocers. “The information you provide for […]
Posted inMerchandising News, National, Private Label Brands
Study Reports Shoppers Choosing Store Brands, Private Labels
Salsify has announced the findings of new consumer research that reveals 63 percent of shoppers are choosing store brands or private labels due to their low prices. The study also shows that pandemic habits persist with 68 percent of respondents indicating that they are shopping more online, with delivery speed and flexibility being the No. 1 […]
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FMI Report Reveals Fewer Shoppers Cutting Back On Purchases
A survey of grocery shoppers’ spending habits and attitudes by FMI – The Food Industry Association, conducted by The Hartman Group, reveals that while shoppers remain concerned about rising food prices, consumers are less likely to cut back on their number of purchases. Among shoppers who are concerned about rising food prices, only 32 percent of shoppers […]
Posted inAssociation News, Lipari Foods, National
Keeping Independents On-Trend And Competitive
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs I was fortunate to be a guest at this year’s Lipari Foods show late last month in suburban Detroit, where organizers estimate more than 7,000 people came through the doors to visit over 750 booths sampling more than 15,000 items in every food category. If […]
Posted inFrozen Food, National
Study Finds Consumers Choosing Frozen Pizza Over Restaurants
According to research conducted by San Antonio-based Vericast, about 40 percent of consumers have no preference when choosing a pizza place, and due to inflation, 13 percent of recent pizza restaurant guests are opting for frozen or non-restaurant pizza. “Based on sales and traffic numbers, some believe the big four pizza brands (Dominos, Pizza Hut, […]
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National Pork Board Names First Chief Sustainability Officer
The National Pork Board has named James “Jamie” Burr as its first chief sustainability officer. Beginning March 27, Burr leads the sustainability team of five public health, animal welfare and environmental experts tasked with advancing the pork industry’s sustainability goals and metrics. “Jamie’s input has been invaluable to several key producer-funded initiatives for more than a […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National
March eGrocery Sales Drop As Cost Pressures Increase
The U.S. eGrocery market in March posted $8 billion in total sales, down 7.6 percent compared to last year, according to the monthly Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey fielded March 30-31. The year-over-year decline was driven by the large core eGrocery segments of delivery and pickup, which contracted 7.4 percent and 8.5 percent respectively, as well […]