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Inside Trader Joe’s holiday product strategy

 By Heather Lalley on Nov. 28, 2023

The specialty grocer has 469 seasonal offerings this year and 86 are new items, according to a recent episode of the Inside Trader Joe’s podcast.

Retailers

Loblaw readies go-to-market program for small suppliers

 By Russell Redman on Nov. 21, 2023

Network of over 1,000 small-business partners to receive extra assistance in getting products into Canadian retailer’s stores.

CPG

Cinnamon-applesauce pouch recall widens

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 06, 2023

Schnucks, Weis Markets, Dollar Tree and other retailers have sold the snacks, predominantly consumed by children, that are being investigated by the FDA for potentially containing toxic levels of lead.

Retailers

Inside Target’s push to become a Halloween destination

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 23, 2023

Value, a creative mix of national and store brands, innovative candies and, this year, a saucy ghoul named Lewis are driving the retailer’s spooky season traffic, Rick Gomez, Target’s chief food and beverage officer, told WGB.

Kroger

Post-merger, Kroger plans a bigger local product presence

By Russell Redman on Sep. 19, 2023

Stores would see regionally sourced items expanded by 10% if Albertsons acquisition gains regulatory clearance.

Kroger

Kroger launches limited-edition Harvest Apple label

By Russell Redman on Sep. 14, 2023

New fall seasonal collection falls under the grocer's premium Private Selection own brand.

CPG

The J. M. Smucker Co. to acquire Hostess Brands for $5.6B

By Greg Lindenberg on Sep. 11, 2023

The acquisition expands Smucker’s offering of well-known brands in growing categories and accelerates its focus on convenient consumer occasions, the company said.

Walmart

Walmart shines a spotlight on locally made snacks

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 28, 2023

The retail giant said it’s giving prominent shelf real estate to 36 regional chip brands at 130 stores across 19 states.

CPG

Loop platform builds momentum for reusable packaging

By Russell Redman on Aug. 24, 2023

Circular model draws participation from leading retailers and CPG brands worldwide.

CPG

Target adds baby, toddler snacks to Good & Gather brand

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 22, 2023

It’s an expansion of the retailer’s best-selling private label, which now includes more than 2,500 products and generated more than $3 billion in sales last year.

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