by Anne-Marie Roerink / president, 210 Analytics LLC The multi-month normalization of grocery shopping patterns came to a halt in August. “Since January 2021, we had been seeing the share of meals prepared at home decrease a little each month,” said Jonna Parker, team lead Fresh with IRI. “However, with the elevation of COVID-19 cases […]
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Community Service Independent Grocers’ Commitment For All Time
by Greg Ferrara / president and CEO, National Grocers Association Independent grocers are the heart of their communities, but the case can be made that they’re also the soul and strength. Certainly, the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated this, time and time again. To wit: When a fire destroyed the only grocery store in tiny, rural […]
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Convenience And Premiumization Expected To Influence Fall Gatherings
Sponsored content by Michael Uetz / managing principal, Midan Marketing, strategic meat marketing, research and creative communications agency This year, many Americans are hoping for a normal fall and holiday season. Vaccinations have helped many people feel more comfortable traveling and gathering again. As virus waves and variants come and go throughout the country, many […]
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Whole Foods Co-Founder/CEO Mackey To Retire, Beuchel Is Successor
In a Sept. 30 letter to Whole Foods Market employees, co-founder and CEO John Mackey announced his retirement. He also stated that Jason Beuchel, chief operating officer, will become the new CEO. “September marked Whole Foods Market’s 43rd anniversary (including two years at Safer Way – the precursor to Whole Foods), and I’ve decided that […]
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How Can Omnichannel Marketing And Attribution Benefit My Business?
Sponsored content Q&A with Spencer Baird, EVP and president of MarTech Solutions at Inmar Intelligence Omnichannel seems to be the latest buzzword everyone is talking about. What does it really mean for a retailer, or a brand, and why does it matter? In any discussions about omnichannel marketing or attribution, it’s useful to start […]
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Grupo Bimbo Kicks Off Global Energy Race 2021
Bimbo Bakeries USA Inc. is joining its parent company and largest baking company in the world, Grupo Bimbo, to kick off its Sixth Annual Global Energy Race. This is the company’s most important sporting event with a cause, as it extends beyond a financial donation and allows associates, consumers and friends to make a lasting […]
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Research Highlights Permanence Of Sustainability-Marketed Products
The NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and IRI recently partnered to expand on research from the 2021 Sustainable Market Share Index, an annual report examining consumer purchases of sustainability-marketed consumer packaged goods. Highlights from the latest research include: Growth through the COVID-19 pandemic In the face of unprecedented CPG growth in 2020 (+11 percent […]
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84.51° Delves Into Shifting Consumer Habits
A new kind of shopper has emerged in the wake of last year’s unprecedented disruption – the hybrid shopper – and for brands setting their 2021 holiday strategies, now is the time to learn what makes them tick and why a personalized, omnichannel approach is essential to connecting with them. 84.51°, a retail data science, […]