Life is complicated. Every decision creates a ripple effect, and no meaningful decision is ever driven by a single factor. Few choices carry more weight for a business owner than the decision to buy or sell. The decision to purchase often is made at a relatively young age, at a stage when there’s not much […]
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Four Regional Grocers Join DoorDash Platform
DoorDash is welcoming Brookshire Grocery Co., FreshDirect, Harps Food Stores and Market of Choice to its platform, expanding local and regional selections and addressing increased consumer demand for variety. “We hear from our consumers all the time that they are always looking for more selection on DoorDash,” said Charles Shoener, head of North America grocery […]
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Keurig Dr Pepper, Nestlé USA Extend Strategic Partnership
Keurig Dr Pepper has renewed its partnership with Nestlé USA, including the manufacturing and distribution of Starbucks K-Cup pods in the U.S. and Canada. The agreement builds on the collaboration established with Nestlé in 2020 and includes new programs focused on expanding distribution and innovation for the Starbucks brand in the Keurig brewing system. Under […]
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Store Owner Indicted For SNAP Fraud Scheme In Tacoma, WA
The 64-year-old owner of a small Tacoma market was arraigned April 22 in U.S. District Court in Tacoma for multiple counts of wire fraud and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington announced. Manjit Bedi of Kent, Washington, allegedly exchanged food benefits for cash, resulting […]
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Checkout ‘Tunnel Vision’ Threatens To Shrink Grocers’ Razor-Thin Margins
Shrink continues to be a major issue for retailers to the tune of over $100 billion annually. It is especially true for grocery stores. Razor-thin margins of 1-3 percent means every loss drastically impacts profitability. The answer so far has been to fixate on checkout. More specifically, on self-checkout (SCO) counters. Walmart, Dollar General, Kroger, […]
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NGA Foundation ELDP – Leadership For A Changing Grocery Industry
From shifting consumer expectations and rapid technological advancement to supply chain complexity and workforce transformation, the grocery industry is evolving faster than ever. Today’s leaders in the independent sector must be equipped with new skills to guide their organizations through change. Developing strong leaders is no longer optional – it’s essential to success. That’s why […]
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Report: Specialty, Discount Grocers Outperforming Supermarkets
Consumer Edge’s U.S. Grocery Outlook 2026 shows that shoppers are changing where they buy groceries, with specialty grocers gaining market share while traditional supermarkets are losing ground. Overall grocery spending declined about 3 percent year over year on a 12-month basis ended Feb. 28. However, Consumer Edge’s transaction data shows consumers are not just spending […]
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Aldi To Eliminate 44 Ingredients From Private Label Products By 2027
Aldi is expanding its standards by removing an additional 44 ingredients from private label food, vitamin and supplement products, including select artificial preservatives, colors, flavors and sweeteners. The decision will bring the grocer’s restricted ingredient list from 13 to 57 by December 2027. Building on legacy Aldi became one of the first national grocers to […]