Total U.S. online grocery sales in June climbed 6 percent year over year to $7.2 billion. For the second quarter, eGrocery posted $22.4 billion in sales, a gain of 1 percent compared to 2021, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey from June 29-30. “Inflation and COVID are creating cross-currents in the market as higher […]
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5 Questions For Rick Brindle
by Jim Dudlicek / NGA Director, Communications and External Affairs Rick Brindle, the VP of industry development at Mondelez International, shares his thoughts on the current state of the industry and what the future holds for independent grocers … The pandemic, a widespread labor shortage, supply chain issues, high fuel prices and conflict in eastern […]
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Why Are Food Prices Still Rising? Look No Further Than Fertilizer
Fertilizer isn’t a glamorous topic. Far from it. But it’s a key player in the game of rising food costs. Plants need nitrogen, potassium and other nutrients to grow. Add more nutrients in the soil and plants grow bigger, vegetable and fruit yields skyrocket and, in turn, land becomes more productive and profitable. Reverse it […]
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Instacart Introduces Shopper Rewards Program
Instacart has announced the introduction of Cart Star, a shopper rewards program that will invite shoppers to get recognized for their work on the platform. The Cart Star program will offer incentives via three tiers: Gold, Platinum or Diamond Cart. Every qualifying shopper in the Cart Star program will receive tailored rewards and offerings through third-party […]
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FMI Welcomes Additional FDA Flexibilities On Infant Formula
FMI has been committed to working with federal agencies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, throughout the infant formula shortage to identify challenges to and solutions for sourcing infant formula products at grocery stores. In light of FDA’s recent announcement to grant additional flexibilities for increasing the supply of infant formula in the U.S., Leslie G. Sarasin, […]
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Diageo, The Vita Coco Co. Collaborate For Canned Cocktail Line
Diageo and The Vita Coco Company have announced their collaboration to launch a line of canned cocktails crafted with a blend of Captain Morgan rum and Vita Coco coconut water. “Cocktail drinkers are looking for convenient ways to enjoy high quality classic tropical drinks, especially rum-based ones,” said Debra Crew, president, Diageo North America. “As […]
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Study Finds Online Grocery Shoppers Spend More But Struggle Financially
According to the dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker, U.S. online grocery shoppers spend more, are less loyal and struggle more financially. Omnichannel shoppers spend 1.5 times more on groceries than in-store only shoppers but spread their dollars between up to two times as many different retailers. In addition, households that shop online are 6 percent more […]
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FMI: Hybrid Grocery Shopping Is Transforming Food Retail
FMI, the Food Industry Association recently presented its “Navigating A Hybrid World” as part of its U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends 2022 series. The third edition of the series, the June 9 presentation focused on how retailers and consumers are adapting and utilizing both in-store and online shopping techniques in the post-pandemic market. “This year’s trends […]