The Alabama Grocers Association held its 2026 Annual Show July 6-9 in Destin, Florida, featuring education, bagger competitions and the Spirit of Alabama Award.
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Posted inHealth & Wellness, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
Survey: Convenience Bigger Concern Than Health For U.S. Shoppers
For the first time in the 21-year history of the IFIC Food & Health Survey, convenience has overtaken healthfulness as a driver of what Americans put in their carts, according to new research from the International Food Information Council. Taste (88 percent) and price (78 percent) remain the top two factors shaping food and beverage […]
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Bain: U.S. Grocery Slowdown Enters New Phase As Consumers Buy Fewer Items
The US grocery slowdown has entered a new phase of falling unit sales as stretched consumers buy fewer items, according to a Bain & Company and NielsenIQ analysis.
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Kroger Breaks Ground On Another North TX Marketplace
The retailer broke ground July 15 on a new Marketplace store in Princeton, Texas, its fifth under construction in North Texas.
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IFPA’s 20 Retail Produce Manager Award Winners Span U.S.
Honorees represent a range of retailers nationwide, all credited with connecting consumers to fresh fruits and vegetables.
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Instacart Acquires Arpalus To Boost Shelf Intelligence
The computer vision company’s technology can turn a video scan of a store shelf into a real-time picture of inventory.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, News, West
AFS Support Of ‘America’s Potluck’ Included Donations, Retailer Help
Salt Lake City, Utah-based Associated Food Stores (AFS) recapped its activities related to “America’s Potluck,” a nationwide celebration July 5 to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary through shared meals and community gatherings. The potluck was tied to America250, the official nonpartisan initiative established by Congress to commemorate the Semiquincentennial on July 4. AFS said the […]
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SFA President To Step Down In March; Search For Successor Begins
Bill Lynch will remain president until March, supporting the board and staff to ensure continuity during the transition.