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How (and Why) Center Store Could Look Different in 2022

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Dec. 15, 2021

If stores can free up floor space by reducing inventories of items consumers are increasingly likely to buy online, what new experiences could they create?

Center Store

How Private Labels Can Own 2022

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Nov. 23, 2021

As inflation-weary consumers seek value-oriented options, private brands that boast compelling, consistent messaging can boost loyalty.

Retailers

Trader Joe’s Reveals its Pasta-Selling Secrets

By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 08, 2021

New cuts, new colors and plant-based, vegan introductions noodle their way into the Monrovia, Calif.-based grocer.

Products

9 Recent Entries in Snacks

By Kristina Hurtig on Aug. 03, 2021

Sweet, salty options that could keep the category’s sales momentum going.

Center Store

Grocery's Top Performers Reflect New Work-From-Home Realities

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jul. 26, 2021

Here are the center-store products and promotions that win when consumers' afternoon pick-me-up comes from their kitchen.

Center Store

Retailers Seek to Hold Consumer Interest in Breakfast Foods

By Tina Caputo on Jul. 26, 2021

Cereals and other morning favorites saw a pandemic rebound, but can they maintain the momentum?

Center Store

What’s Trending in Confection?

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 04, 2021

The National Confectioners Association reveals the most popular summer candy types and flavors as it and retailers nationwide celebrate National Candy Month.

Center Store

Snack Sales Soar in Pandemic

By Amanda Baltazar on Mar. 19, 2021

Boredom drives the surge in between-meal noshing.

Center Store

Grocery Sees Healthy Gains in Candy: Report

By Steve Holtz and Kristina Hurtig on Mar. 11, 2021

The National Confectioners Association’s annual State of Treating finds grocery-store dollar sales of chocolate increased by double digits in 2020.

Center Store

Check Your Spam Folder: Hormel Acquires Planters

By Christine LaFave Grace on Feb. 11, 2021

Hormel said the deal broadens its scope for future deals in the snacking space.

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