Consumer expectations are shifting from “healthy indulgence” to sensory experience – here is what is driving basket rings right now. In February, The Shelby Report outlined how protein-forward formulations, viral bakery moments and smart bake-off strategies were redefining the in-store bakery (ISB) in 2026. Three months later, those trends have not faded – they have […]
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Target Invests $1M For 13 Bullseye Builds In 2026
Target Corporation has announced the timing and locations for its 2026 Bullseye Builds with Community Program, during which it plans to complete 13 projects supported by a $1 million investment. The program combines Target employee volunteer efforts with design expertise to meet needs identified by communities. Projects are developed in partnership with nonprofits and residents. “At […]
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Food Lion Feeds Honors Kellanova With Grand Lion For Good Vendor Award
Food Lion Feeds, the hunger-relief platform of Food Lion, has launched its 2026 Feedys Awards, recognizing partners who help provide access to food and support families across the retailer’s 10-state operating area. The awards will be presented from April through June as a series of surprise celebrations. Food Lion Feeds presented the Grand Lion for […]
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A&G Real Estate Markets 78 Walgreens Properties Across 22 States
A&G Real Estate Partners is seeking offers for 78 Walgreens properties nationwide, including store leases, fee-owned buildings and undeveloped land parcels. The properties are available for direct lease, sublease or sale. The offering for the nation’s second-largest pharmacy chain includes 60 leaseholds for freestanding, central business district, end cap and inline locations across 22 states; […]
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NGA Concludes Inaugural Leadership Institute At Mount Vernon
The National Grocers Association, in conjunction with the NGA Foundation, has concluded its inaugural NGA Leadership Institute at George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon. Held April 13-15, the program delivered an immersive leadership experience for grocery industry executives from across the country. Designed for upper-level management and key decision-makers, the NGA Leadership Institute challenged participants to […]
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Food-At-Home Prices Ease In March As Grocery Volume Trends Stabilize
Grocery retailers saw a more favorable pricing environment in March as the food-at-home index declined 0.2 percent, according to the latest Consumer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The decline reflected easing pressure across several categories, including meats, cereals, dairy and beverages, though fruits and vegetables rose modestly. Volume holds steady […]
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Grocery TV To Bring Third-Party Sales Lift Measurement To In-Store Media
Grocery TV has begun a partnership with ABCS Insights to bring independent, third-party sales lift measurement to in-store retail media. Through the partnership, brands advertising on Grocery TV’s network can link in-store ad exposure to verified purchases at the product level, both in-store and across other retail environments. Growing demand for transparency As investment in […]
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U.S. Convenience In-Store Sales Reach Record $341B
Foodservice and merchandise sales for the U.S. convenience retail industry rose to $341.2 billion in 2025, marking a 1.7 percent increase over the previous year. According to new State of the Industry data from the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), this represents the 23rd consecutive year of inside-sales growth for the sector. Total industry […]
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Kearney Cites ‘Unpredictable’ Consumer Behavior In Beverage Outlook
Global management consulting firm Kearney has released its 2026 Beverage Outlook, detailing a growing “duality” in purchasing habits – where economic pressure, health consciousness and evolving social norms are forcing a rethinking of portfolio strategies. According to the analysis, beverage consumers have become significantly less predictable. Shoppers are increasingly “trading down” for efficiency in routine […]
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Acosta: Young Consumers Lead GLP-1 Users Reshaping Grocery Baskets
Consumers using GLP-1 medications for weight loss are changing what they buy at grocery stores and elsewhere, with effects extending into personal care purchases and dining habits, according to new research from Acosta Group. The trends are most pronounced among Gen Z and Millennial consumers. Acosta Group’s study, released ahead of the National Association of […]
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The Coca-Cola Co. Taps Chandele As Global Chief People Officer
The Coca-Cola Co. has named Tapaswee Chandele as global chief people officer, effective May 1, succeeding Lisa Chang, who is stepping down after a seven-year tenure. Chandele currently serves as SVP and executive assistant to President and CFO John Murphy, a position she has held since May 2025. She will report to CEO Henrique Braun. […]
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Casey’s Awards $1.3M In Grants To K-12 Schools Nationwide
Casey’s has distributed more than $1.3 million in Cash for Classrooms grants to 100 kindergarten-12th grade public and nonprofit private schools across its 17-state footprint. The annual program provides funding for physical improvements, classroom materials, teacher support and community engagement initiatives. The selected schools received individual grants of up to $50,000. The 2026 grant cycle […]
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Instacart Acquires Instaleap To Fuel International Enterprise Expansion
Instacart has acquired Instaleap, a global fulfillment and enablement solutions platform, as part of a push to expand its enterprise footprint outside North America. The move strengthens Instacart’s presence in nearly 30 countries across Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Instaleap provides purpose-built grocery technology that includes marketplace integrations and logistics tools designed to […]
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Kraft Heinz Launches Restaurant Edition Mac & Cheese Lineup
The Kraft Heinz Co. has debuted its first lineup of Kraft Mac & Cheese featuring restaurant-style flavors, rolling out nationwide this month. The “Restaurant Edition” line features three varieties – Parmesan Pesto with gemelli noodles, Romano Cacio e Pepe with pipette noodles and Monterey Jack Caramelized Onion with cavatappi noodles. Each 9.5-ounce box contains 30 […]
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Nestlé Toll House Adds Soccer-Themed Morsels, Cookie Dough To Shapes Line
Nestlé Toll House is expanding its “shapes” product platform with the nationwide launch of milk chocolate soccer ball morsels and chocolate chip cookie dough with soccer ball morsels. The limited-edition items are arriving at retail locations this month. The soccer ball morsels are sold in 9-ounce bags for an MSRP of $5.79, while the 14-ounce […]
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Primerica Survey: 75% Of Consumers Expect Grocery Prices To Rise
Three-quarters of middle-income Americans expect grocery prices to continue climbing over the next six months, according to Primerica’s Q1 2026 Financial Security Monitor survey. The finding is part of a broader pattern of rising cost expectations reshaping how households with incomes between $30,000 and $130,000 manage their budgets. The survey found that 80 percent of […]
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Conagra Brands Names J.M. Smucker President, COO Brase As CEO
Conagra Brands has appointed John Brase as president and CEO, effective June 1. Brase, who will also join the company’s board of directors, succeeds Sean Connolly, who is stepping down after more than a decade leading the Chicago-based food company. Brase most recently served as president and COO of The J.M. Smucker Co., where he […]
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Barilla Climbs To No. 9 In Global RepTrak 100
Barilla has been named the world’s leading food company for reputation in the 2026 Global RepTrak 100, climbing 16 spots to ninth place overall and entering the global top 10 for the first time. This marks the third consecutive year the Parma, Italy-based company has led the food sector in the annual ranking. The study, […]
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La Fermière Launches LTO Yogurt Pots Designed By Alex Alpert
French yogurt brand La Fermière launched a newly designed terracotta pot April 6 that will be available for a limited time at partner retail stores. The pots were designed by Alex Alpert, a visual artist and creative director living in New York City who has done work for companies such as American Express, Nike, Red […]
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Oscar Mayer Launches Maple Bourbon Bacon With Evan Williams
Oscar Mayer, the Kraft Heinz-owned meat brand, is rolling out Maple Bourbon Bacon to grocery stores nationwide, marking its first bacon innovation in five years. The thick-cut bacon is cured with barrel-aged Evan Williams bourbon and finished with Oscar Mayer’s 12-hour slow smoke process. “While we have been crafting delicious bacon for 90 years, Maple […]