Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits has released its inaugural Raise the Bar: H2 2026 Edition, a trends report finding that consumers are not walking away from beverage alcohol but changing how they engage with it, with growth emerging in ready-to-drink cocktails, wine cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, tequila, smaller formats and premium offerings. The findings carry direct […]
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NGA Foundation’s New Strategic Plan Targets Training, Succession Planning
The foundation is seeking operators who have built effective training programs or undegone an ownership transition.
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Hussmann Relaunches ‘Evolve’ Roadshow To Guide Retailers Through Refrigerant Transition
Hussmann is relaunching its Evolve Experience Roadshow for 2026, bringing hands-on refrigeration training and regulatory guidance directly to retailers.
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IHA Outlook: Cleaning, Home Health Products Lead Purchase Intent
Cleaning tools topped all 15 categories measured, with 67 percent of consumers very or somewhat likely to buy in the next 12 months.
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H-E-B Tops Inaugural JD Power Pharmacy Digital Experience Study
The study underscores how much digital experience now drives pharmacy loyalty.
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Twelve Times The Profit: What Separates Independent Grocery’s Leaders From The Field
The 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study shows profit leaders earning 12 times the field. Most of the gap sits in the fresh perimeter.
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NFRA Research: GLP-1 Users Reshaping The Grocery Basket
“GLP-1 users are changing more than what they eat. They’re changing what they expect from food,” NFRA chief Tricia Greyshock said.
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FMI Among 200-Plus Groups Urging House To Send Penny Bill To President
Enactment of the Common Cents Act is “of utmost importance” for grocery shoppers and retailers, FMI’s Christine Pollack said.