As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, the stores have set up dedicated in-store displays and are offering special savings.
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Posted inBakery News, Independent Store News, Merchandising News, Midwest
Busch’s Oktoberfest To Return With New Sauerkraut Bread
Busch’s is launching a cross-department showcase of German foods, seasonal beers and store-made products, anchored this year by the house-made bread.
Posted inMerchandising News, Executive News, Foodtown, News, Northeast, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Allegiance Retail Services Brings Back Conese To Lead Merchandising
He will provide strategic direction in several areas, as well as overall value for the co-op’s independent retail members.
Posted inNonfood Items, Aisle Watch, Center Store, Merchandising News, National, Suppliers, Wholesaler/Distributor News
Lil’ Drug Store Acquisition Provides Entry Into Grocery, Drug
The acquisition of Navajo’s HBW business, including its trial and travel division, moves LDSP into new channels outside convenience.
Posted inMarketing News, Merchandising News, Northeast, Online Grocery Technology
InContext, Saint Joseph’s Partner On Virtual Store Training
InContext provides virtual store technology including ShopperMX, a visualization platform that lets retail teams work in a digital twin of the store.
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Increase Retail Banana Sales And Profit
A longer banana ripening cycle extends shelf life, cuts shrink and delivers heavier, better-looking fruit. Thermal Tech’s David Byrne explains how.
Posted inMarketing News, Featured News, Merchandising News, News, Suppliers, West
New ‘Made In California’ Label Created For Food, Other Industries
The program is now accepting applications at madeincalifornia.ca.gov.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Merchandising News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Wellness Tour Brings Weekend In-Store Activations, 4 Mini-Fests In September
Kroger’s September Wellness Tour puts pharmacists, dietitians and OptUP sampling in stores every Friday and Saturday, plus four community mini-fest events.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Marketing News, Merchandising News, News, West
Limited-Edition Josh Allen Packs Hit Store Shelves
Wonderful Pistachios has launched limited-edition Josh Allen packaging and renewed its scholarship program as the NFL star’s partnership enters year two.
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Merchandising News, National
Target To Launch Beauty Studio Concept In 600+ Stores Sept. 10
Target Beauty Studio launches Sept. 10 in more than 600 stores, featuring 1,600-plus products from 90 prestige and emerging brands, most new to Target.
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Colorful Fall Produce Displays Can Drive Sales, Increase Basket Size All Season
Colorful fall produce displays, seasonal merchandising, cross-promotions can boost grocery sales, increase basket size and inspire shoppers.
Posted inFinance News, Featured News, Merchandising News, National, News
Who Pays When A Recall Empties The Shelf?
Recalls trigger duplicate invoices, unclaimed credits and miscoded costs that quietly drain grocery margins, says Ottimate CEO Shawn Lane.
Posted inSnacks Brands, Executive News, Merchandising News, National, News, Northeast
Haribo Of America Names Jon Hughes CEO, Opens 1st U.S. Store
Haribo of America has named Jon Hughes president and CEO as the gummi maker opens its first U.S. retail stores in New York and Massachusetts.
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Back-To-School In Grocery: From School Supplies To Routine Solutions
Back-to-School has evolved well beyond a one-time stock-up trip for notebooks, pencils, and lunch bags. Today, it represents a broader household reset shaped by omnichannel shopping, value-seeking behavior, wellness priorities, and the return to more structured weekday routines. For grocery retailers, that evolution has fundamentally changed the role of the season. Back-to-School in grocery is […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Corporate Store News, Dollar General, News, Southeast
Dollar General Offers 70+ Back-to-School Items At $1 Or Less
As families and educators prepare for the new academic year, Dollar General has priced more than 70 back-to-school items at $1 or less. “The back-to-school season can put pressure on household and classroom budgets, especially when everything is needed at once,” said Steve O’Brien, VP, division merchandise manager. “Our focus is on offering the essentials customers […]
Posted inMerchandising News, News, Southwest, Walmart
Walmart, Sam’s Club Roll Back Prices On Thousands Of Summer Items
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has lowered prices on thousands of items through Walmart’s Rollbacks and Sam’s Club offers. “Customers count on Walmart to deliver the value they need every day, and summer is no exception,” said Julie Barber, EVP and chief merchant of Walmart U.S. “This summer, we’re making even more investments in price, with thousands […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Associated Food Stores, News, West
Five Food Trends Shaping The Grocery Market In 2026
From the products shoppers are adding to their carts to the new items appearing on store shelves, food trends continue to influence the grocery business. While every market is different, several trends are gaining momentum across the industry and creating opportunities for retailers. Industry research and shopper data, shared by Associated Food Stores, point to […]
Posted inMerchandising News, Featured News, National, News
Grocers, Brands Roll Out Patriotic Products, Promotions For Fourth Of July
As the nation prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, grocers and brands are rolling out patriotic products, promotions and packaging.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Merchandising News, News, Southeast
Sedano’s Launches ‘Where Superstitions Are Born’ Fútbol Campaign In Miami
As Miami prepares to host multiple international soccer matches this summer, Sedano’s Supermarkets is launching a new campaign, “Where Superstitions Are Born,” spotlighting the traditions, foods and rituals that bring fans together. The campaign is built on the premise that soccer fans are known for their superstitions, showcasing with humor how match-day rituals – from […]
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Non-Food For Thought: Home Field Advantage
By Naomi Sleeper, President, Imperial Distributors Inc. Non-Food for Thought is back. After a few-year hiatus, we are relaunching this column as a forum for sharing perspective on the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping non-food merchandising in the grocery channel. There may not be a more relevant time to renew these discussions than Summer 2026 […]