The Feedback Group has released its latest national study of 1,230 online grocery shoppers, sharing key findings in consumer habits, channel performance and areas for improvement in the experience. The research confirms that online grocery shopping is entrenched in consumer behavior, with 79 percent of shoppers planning to maintain or increase it over the next […]
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ROFDA Retail Media Network Represents Unparalleled Level Of Cooperation
Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) wholesalers, along with multiple third-party providers, have teamed up to provide a comprehensive suite of retail media network solutions tailored to members’ needs. This includes targeted advertising opportunities, data-driven insights for campaign optimization and integrated e-commerce and fulfillment with collaborative partnerships that enhance brand visibility. “As a coalition […]
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Mars Appoints Jacobs As VP, Marketing For Food, Nutrition Segment
Mars Inc. has appointed CPG industry veteran David Jacobs as VP of marketing for Mars Food & Nutrition North America. Jacobs reports to Dave Dusangh, regional president of Mars Food & Nutrition North America. “We’re excited to welcome David to Mars Food & Nutrition. His impressive background in building world-leading CPG brands and leading high-performing teams aligns perfectly […]
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Mondelēz Survey: Consumers Focused On Snacking Connections With Others
Mondelēz International Inc. has released new findings on love, connection and snacks from the sixth annual State of Snacking report, a global consumer trends study that examines snacking decisions. In time for Valentine’s Day, the survey found that 71 percent of consumers worldwide agree that sharing snacks with others is a love language. Developed in […]
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ROFDA Relationships Help Create ‘Community That Thrives On Mutual Success’
The leaders of Retailer Owned Food Distributors and Associates (ROFDA) recognize the power of having access to educational resources and have turned the act of sharing information into an art form. “My peer group is fantastic, and they are readily available to me if I’ve got a situation that I have questions about” said Ray […]
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NGA Selects 2025 Creative Choice Award Winners
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has revealed the winners of its annual Creative Choice Awards, which recognize outstanding marketing and merchandising programs from independent grocery retailers across the country. Recipients of the Creative Choice Awards receive national recognition at The NGA Show, set for Feb. 23-25 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las […]
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FMI Elects New Board Members During Midwinter Executive Conference
FMI – The Food Industry Association elected new members to its board of directors during the organization’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference. The incoming directors bring a diverse range of expertise from across the food industry to help navigate the rapidly evolving business, economic and political landscape in the years ahead. “FMI’s board of directors serves […]
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NGA, Fincretive Expanding Access To Healthy Benefit Cards
The National Grocers Association (NGA) has partnered with Fincretive to integrate healthy benefit cards (HBC) and over-the-counter (OTC) cards into NGA members’ point-of-sale (POS) systems. “This partnership simplifies healthy benefit card acceptance by easily connecting NGA members to all major card processors through their POS providers,” said Stephanie Johnson, NGA’s group VP of government relations. […]