Kroger expects to sell 25 million pounds of candy, while Stop & Shop debuts a Marty the Robot Boo Bucket, returning muffins and a pizza deal.
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Posted inOrganic Natural, Aisle Watch, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, News
Expo West Forecasts 17 Trends Shaping Natural Products In 2027
Among the trends, Gen Z’s “treat culture” is fueling small, attainable luxuries like premium pantry staples and café-style latte mixes.
Posted inGrocers Give, C-Store News, Corporate Store News, Independent Store News, National
Dollar Tree Marks 40th Year With $40M Commitment Along With 9,500th Store
Other giving news includes Hannaford’s campus pantry grants, a record Parker’s tournament and more.
Posted inPackaging News, Dairy News, International Foods, Organic Natural, Suppliers
Truly Grass Fed Refreshes Packaging To Spotlight Certifications
The new look will appear on the brand’s butter and cheese portfolio over the next few months.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, H-E-B, Independent Store News, Southwest
H-E-B, Spurs Tip Off Season With New Commercials, Exclusive Merch
The partnership has produced an annual commercial series for the past 22 years.
Posted inFinance News, Corporate Store News, National
PSP Investments, Nuveen Launch $790M Grocery-Anchored Retail Venture
The plan is to invest in metro areas with strong population growth, rising household incomes and high barriers to entry.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National, Walmart
Walmart Builds Guardrails For AI Agents Shopping On Customers’ Behalf
The retailer compares the model to adding an authorized cardholder on a credit card.
Posted inProduce News, Marketing News, National, News, Suppliers
Sunset Will Certify Shoppers As ‘Tommaliers’ For National Tomato Month
The social media campaign is designed for those who can understand tomatoes’ flavor nuances and select the best variety for any dish.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, Albertsons, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, West
Albertsons Launches forU American Express Credit Card
Cards offer rewards that are higher for online orders than in-store purchases.
Posted inFrozen Food, Dairy News, Featured News, Grocery Research, National
Acosta Study: Shoppers Trust Frozen For Value, Refrigerated For Freshness – Want Both To Work Together
New Acosta Group research shows grocery stores lead for frozen and dairy, but shoppers want more value, variety and easier-to-navigate freezer aisles.
Posted inMarketing News, Dairy News, Suppliers, West
Tillamook, Fashion Designer Take Grilled Cheese To The Runway
Designer Rachel Antonoff created four pieces inspired by the “cheese skirt,” the lace-like ring of melted, browned cheese extending beyond the sandwich’s edges.
Posted inGrocery Research, Feature, Featured News, National, News
NIQ: Thanksgiving Shoppers Rework Their Lists, Not Traditions
Consumers are willing to work harder, smarter, to keep the annual celebration special.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Food Lion, News, Southeast
Food Lion Website, App Back Online After Outage
Food Lion’s website and app are back online after a cybersecurity incident, with no evidence so far of data theft and a set of thank-you offers for customers.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, Marketing News, Merchandising News, National, Online Grocery Technology, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Outlines Plan To Build ‘America’s Favorite Grocer’
Plans include investing in areas like fresh food and meals, as well as increasing the number of shoppers who buy groceries online.
Posted inMarketing News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Online Grocery Technology, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart Bundles Walmart+ And Sam’s Club Plus Memberships For $120
Launching today, the deal is $100 less than members were previously paying for the two memberships separately.
Posted inInternational Retail, Marketing News, Midwest, Northeast, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Food Export Gathers State, Federal Partners At Fall Meeting In Chicago
Among the presentations, Ammara Bokhari spoke about the role of partnerships in developing the next generation of U.S. exporters.
Posted inAisle Watch, Ahold Delhaize, Center Store, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Northeast, Snacks Brands, Southeast
Giant/Martin’s Survey: Chocolate, Caramel, Peanut Butter Rule Halloween
Nearly 58 percent of the Mid-Atlantic respondents in the hand out fun-size or mini treats.
Posted inOrganic Natural, Association News, Featured News, Grocery Research, Independent Store News, National, Packaging News
INFRA Predicts Natural Grocery Trends For 2027
Alpha-gal syndrome may require label claims and certifications in the not-too-distant future, INFRA says.
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In-Store Bakery Holds Its Ground As Cookies Jump 7.6 Percent And Sweet Goods Grow In September
Perimeter bakery outperformed the center-store aisle in September, with cookies up 7.6 percent in units and desserts, cakes and breads all growing.
Posted inGrocery Research, Association News, Featured News, Independent Store News, National
Study: Independent Grocers Lead On Service, Community, Local Products
The findings will be mined further at NGA’s Executive Conference, Oct. 20-22 in Chicago.