FMI – The Food Industry Association has named David Haaf as VP of fresh foods. Haaf brings more than 30 years of experience across retail, foodservice and trade associations to the role. Haaf spent more than 15 years at K‑VA‑T Food City, where he held roles including corporate executive chef and ultimately VP of foodservice […]
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SymphonyAI Launches CINDE Retail Media Intelligence
SymphonyAI has announced the availability of CINDE Retail Media Intelligence (RMI), an artificial intelligence platform that connects merchandising, media and shopper intelligence into a single closed‑loop system. The platform is designed for mid‑to‑large grocers with existing or nascent retail media programs. Retail media represents a $62 billion opportunity. CPG advertisers invest billions, but media buyers and merchants […]
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AWG, RSA America Expand Digital Commerce, Retail Media Platform
RSA America, a digital marketing solutions provider for independent grocers, has formed a partnership with Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. (AWG) to expand integrated digital commerce and retail media platform offerings across AWG’s network of more than 1,100 member companies and 3,500 store locations. RSA provides digital infrastructure to 430 AWG retail locations, connecting with 2.5 […]
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FMI Names 12 Finalists For 2026 Store Manager Awards
FMI – The Food Industry Association has named the 12 finalists for the 2026 Store Manager Awards, recognizing outstanding grocery retail leaders from across the U.S. and around the world. The annual awards honor store managers who demonstrate operational excellence, innovation, leadership and community impact while delivering exceptional experiences for shoppers and associates. Finalists for […]
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Survey: ‘Reward Stacking’ Becomes Essential Tool As Inflation Squeezes Households
More than 165,000 U.S. consumers surveyed by KashKick show that “reward stacking” – using cashback and micro‑earning apps alongside grocery and gas purchases – has become a popular strategy for coping with persistent inflation. The data arrives as March 2026 recorded its largest monthly consumer price increase in four years. Cashback and rewards app usage […]
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NFRA Touts Flavor-Forward, Functional Products For Dairy Month
From Greek yogurt and grab-and-go snacks to globally inspired flavors and probiotic offerings, the refrigerated dairy aisle is evolving well beyond traditional staples, according to NFRA.
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Circana, FMI Webinar: Digital Demand Reshapes Fresh Food Shopping
Fresh food sales are navigating a complex consumer landscape shaped by gas price pressures, affordability concerns and accelerating e-commerce adoption, according to insights shared during a recent webinar hosted by Circana and FMI. The online session, “Fresh Perspectives: Demystifying Demand in the Digital Age,” brought together Jonna Parker, VP of fresh foods at Circana; Kelly […]
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Acosta Study: Fresh Categories Put Brand Loyalty To The Test
Acosta Group has released a new Fresh Insights study exploring how shoppers evaluate fresh products across bakery bread, cheese, salsa and refrigerated pasta. The main takeaway: While freshness and quality get products considered, trusted brands often get them chosen – especially in categories where consistency is harder to judge. “What we found is that shoppers […]