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 inGrocers Give, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast, Walmart
Publix, Walmart Supporting Hurricane Isaias Relief
Funding is being used to help residents in impacted communities with needs such as hot meals, water, showers and charging stations.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Center Store, Marketing News, National, Produce News, Suppliers
Wonderful Pistachios’ 2nd Josh Allen Campaign Debuts Oct. 12
Allen’s family owns a farm that grows pistachios that are sold to Wonderful Pistachios.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, Produce News, Sustainability News
Busch’s Marks 28 Years Of School Tours With Mr. Pat
Pat Grimes, a longtime Busch’s team member who has led the tours since the beginning, makes the tours an interactive learning experience.
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 inGrocery Research, Aisle Watch, Food Service News, National
Datassential Predicts 2027 Food, Flavor And Beverage Trends
Ten trends Datassential flagged early have graduated to mainstream must-haves, including whipped feta, chili crisp, sticky toffee pudding, hibiscus and dirty soda.
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 inSupply Chain News, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Walmart Opens 5th ‘Next-Gen’ Fulfillment Center In CA
Another of the centers, which allow Walmart to offer next- or two-day shipping, has been announced for northeast Georgia.
Posted inSuppliers, Aisle Watch, Bakery News, Center Store, Private Label Brands, Sustainability News, West
Cairnspring Mills To Open Stone Mill On Tribal Land In Pendleton, OR
The mill’s added volume will generate $22M a year for farmers and create 20-plus local living-wage jobs.
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 inPerishables, Deli News, National, New Products, Suppliers
Bob Evans Rolls Out Refrigerated Protein Mac And Cheese
Company adds protein to category where consumers already turn for “comfort and convenience.”
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, Piggly Wiggly, Southeast
Piggly Wiggly Food For Less Chooses eGrowcery For E-Commerce
“Our shoppers want a fast and easy way to get their groceries, and that’s exactly what this upgrade delivers,” said Cody McDaniel, co-owner of Piggly Wiggly Food For Less.
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 inPerishables, Frozen Food, Midwest, Supply Chain News, Walmart
Walmart Perishable DC In IL Electrified Ahead Of 2027 Opening
The 1.2 million-square-foot center will process and distribute fresh and frozen products to Walmarts in the Great Lakes region.
Posted inFood Service News, Association News, Deli News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
FMI: Grocers Should Position Prepared Foods As Building Blocks
David Haaf: “The opportunity for food retailers is to reframe their foodservice department as a go-to resource.”
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 inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Foodtown, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Foodtown Opens New Supermarket In Brooklyn’s Ocean Hill Neighborhood
The store is easily accessible for residents, with the J train stopping directly outside the entrance and three bus stops nearby.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Grocery Research, National
Mars Data: 2 In 5 Halloween Shoppers Buy A ‘Buffer Bag’ Of Candy
The survey revealed that candy demand runs throughout the month of October.
Posted inWholesaler/Distributor News, Independent Store News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast
Allegiance Retail Services’ Golf Outing Draws Nearly 200 Players
The gathering was held at the Upper Montclair Country Club in New Jersey.
Posted inRetail Media, Aisle Watch, Equipment & Technology, Grocery Research, National
Survey: Marketers See Full-Funnel Role For In-Store Retail Media
Forty-three percent of respondents said their organization is underutilizing its in-store retail media investment.