Grocery industry trade associations are renewing calls for credit card swipe fee reform following the reintroduction of the Credit Card Competition Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at increasing competition in the marketplace and reducing costs for merchants and consumers. The National Grocers Association (NGA) and FMI – The Food Industry Association voiced support for the bill’s […]
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NIQ, Kodiak Expand Partnership With Retail Measurement Agreement
NIQ, a global measurement and data analytics company, and Kodiak Cakes, a maker of whole grain and high-protein foods, have begun a new retail measurement agreement designed to help drive growth in the breakfast category by leveraging insights into consumer behavior and retail performance trends. The partnership builds on both companies’ commitment to supporting category […]
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Kroger Reveals Top 6 Food Trend Predictions For 2026
The Kroger Co. has shared its top six food trend predictions for 2026, forecasting emerging customer behaviors and anticipated popular products for the year ahead. Developed by Kroger’s team of food experts, the list is intended to spotlight flavors and formats likely to resonate with shoppers in the months to come. “The way our customers […]
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PLMA Expands SalesStar Partnership With New Online Training Tracks
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) has expanded its partnership with SalesStar to deliver a new suite of online training programs tailored to private brand manufacturers, brokers and suppliers. The expanded offering includes three cohort-based curricula – Mastering Enterprise Sales, Account Management and Category Leadership – designed to strengthen capabilities across key stages of the […]
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Aldi To Open 180 Stores In 2026, Enter Maine
Aldi U.S. plans to open more than 180 stores by the end of 2026, as the grocer begins its 50th year in the U.S. The Batavia, Illinois-based retailer also is sharing a look into its growth plans over the next five years, including entering Maine, continued growth in Southeast and West and plans to open […]
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Toast Enhances Retail Capabilities With AI-Powered Insights, Tools
Toast has introduced a suite of updates designed to deliver precision insights, actionable recommendations and operational efficiency for retailers using its commerce technology, including enhanced capabilities within the Toast IQ AI assistant. The latest platform enhancements, showcased for retail operators ahead of the 2026 National Retail Federation (NRF) Show, add new AI-driven features enabling retailers to […]
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Kroger Scales Generative AI Strategy With Google Cloud
The Kroger Co. has expanded its relationship with Google Cloud to support a shopping transformation using the technology company’s Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience solution. Under the expansion, Kroger will roll out Gemini Enterprise for CX nationwide to help make grocery planning easier through an integrated meal assistant and shopping assistant, providing faster shopping without […]
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Elo To Debut Retail Solutions At NRF 2026
Elo, now part of Zebra Technologies, will introduce three new products at NRF 2026 Jan. 12-14 in booth No. 5803 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City. The new self-checkout, edge computing, payment and data entry solutions are designed to elevate experiences and improve efficiency across retail, hospitality and grocery workflows. […]