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More Meals at Home, But Less Meat in Baskets, IRI Finds

 By Christine LaFave Grace on Sep. 17, 2021

Consumers pulled back on restaurant dining in August, but inflation may be affecting what's going in their grocery cart, new IRI research indicates.

Industry Partners

Retail, Grocery Groups Raise Concerns About Federal Vaccine/Testing Mandate

By Christine LaFave Grace on Sep. 10, 2021

Leading retail and consumer-goods groups are seeking further guidance and assistance from the federal government in response to the announced mandate, which the Retail Industry Leaders Association called "a colossal undertaking."

Retailers

CGA President Ronald Fong on What's Keeping Grocers Up at Night

By Christine LaFave Grace on Sep. 02, 2021

In a Q&A, California Grocers Association President and CEO Ronald Fong discusses the lessons 2021 is teaching, and shares thoughts about what needs to happen to help grocers now.

CPG

Consumer Sentiment Collapsed in August, Finds U of Mich. Survey

By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 27, 2021

The University of Michigan's Consumer Sentiment Index fell 13.4% from July and is down 5.1% from August 2020.

Industry Partners

Time Edges Out COVID Concerns for Buying Groceries Online

By Kristina Hurtig on Aug. 06, 2021

Customer survey by e-commerce provider Rosie further finds that 80% of shoppers plan to continue placing grocery orders online at the same rate or more in the coming 12 months.

Retailers

Target Joins Walmart in Updating Mask Requirements

By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 02, 2021

Effective Aug. 3, Target will require masks for team members in areas of substantial or high COVID-19 transmission as defined by the CDC.

Topics

Walmart to Require Vaccines for HQ Staff, Masks for Associates Per CDC Guidance

By Christine LaFave Grace on Jul. 31, 2021

"We know vaccinations are our solution to drive change," the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer—the country's largest private employer—stated in a memo to staff.

Retailers

3 Trends Albertsons’ CEO ‘Doubts Will Reverse’

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 24, 2021

Vivek Sankaran says digital engagement, e-commerce and remote work are three sticky trends that "could be very positive” for the industry.

Wellness

Pandemic Accelerates Change in Health, Well-Being: FMI

By Kristina Hurtig on Jun. 16, 2021

The association's Power of Health and Well-Being in the Food Industry report examines consumers' growing interest in health and wellness, as well as retailer progress and support.

Retailers

Kroger Offers a Shot at $5M

By WGB Staff on Jun. 01, 2021

In a sprint to meet federal vaccination goals, the retailer will offer five $1 million prizes and give away free groceries.

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