By Craig Grayson, Vice President Merchandising & Marketing, Imperial Distributors Inc. The holiday season has evolved beyond a defined period of gift buying, decorating and seasonal shopping. For today’s consumer, it is a series of interconnected occasions (entertaining, gifting, baking, decorating, celebrating and preparing for family and friends), all taking place against a backdrop of […]
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Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Featured News, Grocery Research, News, Southwest
HPP Workshop At Oklahoma State Points To Cleaner Labels, Longer Shelf Life For Fresh Foods
High-pressure processing is being used on a range of products, from ready-to-eat meats to raw pet food.
Posted inGrocers Give, National, News, Store News
Weekly Giving Report Features Market Street, Publix, Aldi, Weis Markets, Food Lion
This week’s roundup spans hunger relief, sustainable seafood, debt-free education and support for paralyzed veterans.
Posted inC-Store News, Frozen Food, National, News, Suppliers
Wells Unveils Expanded Frozen Novelty Portfolio At NACS Show
The company said the “differentiated innovation lineup” should spark impulse purchases and drive incremental sales for c-stores.
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, National, News
Axonify: Shoppers Less Forgiving Of Poor In-Store Experience As Prices Climb
Households earning less than $50K were the most concerned about grocery prices, yet 47 percent said they would pay somewhat more for a noticeably better experience.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Organic Natural, West, Whole Foods
Whole Foods Market To Open Large LA Flagship Store Nov. 11
The store at the intersection of 3rd and Fairfax is a relocation of the retailer’s original store next door, which opened in 2002.
Posted inMidwest, Center Store, Grocery Research, Meijer, News
Meijer: Value-Seeking Likely To Impact Midwest Halloween Spending
The findings point to a season of familiar traditions on tighter budgets, whether costumes or candy.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart, Whole Foods
Whole Foods To Anchor 2 New Trademark Developments In Texas
The Fort Worth-based investor also plans to break ground next year on Shawnee Trail, a Walmart-anchored development in Celina.
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Beverage News, Corporate Store News, News, Southeast, Sustainability News
Winn-Dixie Co. Recounts 2026 Awards For Products, Community Impact
The company’s private label product honors covered several categories.
Posted inExecutive News, Bristol Farms, Corporate Store News, Featured News, New Seasons Market, News, West
Caldecott Named Good Food Holdings CEO, Succeeding Stern
Neil Stern said, “Adam has been a trusted partner and is exactly the right leader for what comes next.”
Posted inIndependent Store News, Meijer, Midwest, News, Nonfood Items
Meijer’s Weeklong Good Deal Day$ Start Oct. 7
Hundreds of limited-time deals in non-food categories will be offered.
Expert Article
How Retailers Can Capture Pork’s Protein Payoff
See how protein demand and shopper data can help retailers identify one more ground pork item and one pork cut to add to their meatcase.
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Featured News, News, Northeast
NJ Grocers Face Affordability Squeeze As Closures Mount
“The continued loss of New Jersey grocery stores should serve as a warning,” NJFC’s Linda Doherty said.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Costco Wholesale, Featured News, Finance News, News, West
Costco Q4 Comp Sales Up 9.4%; FY26 Net Sales Hit $297.2B
President and CEO Ron Vachris pointed to opportunities in new U.S. markets such as Buffalo, New York, and Lawrence, Kansas.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Aisle Watch, Corporate Store News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Adds Shop To Light Tool To Digital Shelf Labels
When a customer asks for help locating a product, the request tells the store system which product location to light up.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Cuts Ribbon On $2M Renovation Of Royal Lakes Marketplace
The refresh touched many areas of the store and included new check lanes and self-checkout area plus fully remodeled restrooms.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Aisle Watch, Association News, Featured News, News, West
Newsom Signs Bill Creating 1st Non-UPF Food Label; Grocers Face New Rules
The California Grocers Association is concerned the new label will not provide the clarity shoppers need to make healthier buying decisions.
Posted inAssociation News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, News
Women Grocers Of America Hosts Sold-Out Symposium In MN
A hundred women representing independent retailers, wholesalers and industry partners gathered in Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Posted inCorporate Store News, News, Southeast, Walmart
Walmart Opens Neighborhood Market In Crestview, FL
Crestview Mayor J.B. Whitten said, “This is something our growing community has needed, and it will give residents a convenient place to shop close to home.”
Posted inMarket Profile, Association News, Executive News, Feature, Featured News, News, Northeast
Doherty Reflects On Tenure As Longest-Serving Leader Of NJFC
Ahead of her January retirement, Linda Doherty believes the association is in a strong position.