Consumers using GLP-1 medications for weight loss are changing what they buy at grocery stores and elsewhere, with effects extending into personal care purchases and dining habits, according to new research from Acosta Group. The trends are most pronounced among Gen Z and Millennial consumers. Acosta Group’s study, released ahead of the National Association of […]
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Winn-Dixie Same-Day Delivery Via Amazon Now Covers Most Of Florida
Amazon and Winn-Dixie have expanded their grocery delivery partnership, bringing same-day service to the majority of Florida households. Seven months after a pilot program in Jacksonville and Orlando, the service now covers about 100 cities and towns in the Sunshine State and South Georgia. The latest expansion adds major metropolitan areas, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, […]
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The Coca-Cola Co. Taps Chandele As Global Chief People Officer
The Coca-Cola Co. has named Tapaswee Chandele as global chief people officer, effective May 1, succeeding Lisa Chang, who is stepping down after a seven-year tenure. Chandele currently serves as SVP and executive assistant to President and CFO John Murphy, a position she has held since May 2025. She will report to CEO Henrique Braun. […]
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Schnucks Adds Second Springboard Cohort Products To 15 Stores
Schnuck Markets Inc. has introduced the second class of its Schnucks Springboard emerging business accelerator to 15 stores across the St. Louis area. The 10 participants began a four-week in-store trial on April 15, marking a significant step in the retailer’s initiative to support local and regional entrepreneurs. The cohort includes a range of brands […]
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What It Really Takes To Compete As An Independent Grocer In 2026
Valley Farm Market has been a fixture of East County San Diego since 1956. Derek Marso – third-generation owner, former NFL player and self-described servant leader – took over the family store with one conviction: independent grocers don’t have to compete on price. They compete on experience, specialization, and speed. Under his leadership, Valley Farm […]
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Gelson’s Opens Second ReCharge Micro-Market in Costa Mesa, CA
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Gelson’s Markets has opened its second ReCharge by Gelson’s micro-market, this time inside a new Rove fast-charging hub on Harbor Boulevard in Costa Mesa, about a mile from the Pacific Coast and minutes from Interstate 405. The Shelby Report of the West was on hand April 8 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony […]
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Western NY Coffee Brand Now On Shelves At 40-Plus Tops Markets
RocketCup Coffee has secured distribution at more than 40 Tops Markets around western New York. The partnership is part of Tops’ “commitment to support local businesses while delivering high-quality, innovative products to customers,” the grocer said in an April 15 press announcement. Founded in 2022, RocketCup says it is “focused on revitalizing communities through exceptional […]
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The Fresh Market Launches Refreshed Rewards Program, Mobile App
The Fresh Market has unveiled two digital enhancements – a revamped loyalty program reintroduced as TFM Rewards and the company’s first native mobile app – designed to deliver greater value, personalization and convenience to shoppers. TFM Rewards offers expanded savings and rewards, special in-store events with member perks, 5 percent savings on curbside orders, enhanced […]