Four category winners – and the People’s Pick recipient from among them – were revealed during a live-streamed ceremony July 23.
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Posted inGrocery Research, Center Store, Featured News, Marketing News, National, News
Acosta Tracker: Stock-Up Trip Costs $366, Up 27% From 2020
A typical grocery stock-up trip now costs more than $366, roughly 27 percent above a comparable 2020 basket, according to the inaugural Acosta Group Affordability Tracker released July 23. The Jacksonville, Florida-based firm measures affordability by comparing the cost of an 84-item basket of commonly purchased grocery and household essentials against median hourly earnings in […]
Posted inPrivate Label Brands, Associated Wholesale Grocers, Grocery Research, Midwest, News
AWG, Illinois Grad Students Finish 5th Year Of Private Brand Research
Students in the University of Illinois’ Master of Science in Business Analytics program studied new item adoption and pricing dynamics.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Marketing News, News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest
Arkansas Grocer Adds Personalized Weekly Ads On Existing Platform
Little Rock-based Edwards Food Giant is able to add the personalization without a separate integration or an additional vendor.
Posted inExecutive News, Corporate Store News, News, West
McCollam To Retire As President, CFO Of Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies has announced that Sharon McCollam, president and CFO, plans to retire. The retirement was announced July 23, the same day the company reported its first quarter results as well as plans to consolidate its divisions into regions and centralize its center store buying process. McCollam, who joined Albertsons five years ago, will remain […]
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NGA Foundation Creates New Award To Honor Industry Mentors
The new honor was created for independent grocery leaders who develop and promote the next generation of leaders.
Posted inGuest Contributors, National, News
Leadership: 3 Words More Important Than ‘I Love You’ …
The core leadership lesson here is that three simple words – “I appreciate you” – are more powerful and transformative than “I love you” when it comes to building trust, safety and performance in relationships and teams. In a 2026 grocery world shaped by tight margins, omnichannel shopping, AI tools and value‑seeking customers, making “I […]
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Utz To Go Private In $2.9B Deal With Germany’s Intersnack
Utz Brands will be taken private in a deal valuing the salty snack maker at approximately $2.9 billion, with Germany’s Intersnack Group acquiring all outstanding Class A common stock for $14.25 per share in cash. The price represents a premium of roughly 91 percent over the July 20 closing price. When the transaction closes, expected […]