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Grocery Business

Fresh Food

Independence Day Sparks 9% Increase in Produce Sales

 By Anne-Marie Roerink on Jul. 17, 2020

Department sales were up 9% for July 4 and fresh produce regained its pre-pandemic market share for the first time.

Wholesalers & Distributors

AWG’s Stephanie Becker Honored With NGA’s Spirit of America Award

 By WGB Staff on Jul. 15, 2020

The award recognizes her commitment to the independent grocery industry.

Fresh Food

Prepared Sandwiches Make Quick Lunches Even Easier

Sponsored content from our partner E.A. Sween on Jul. 02, 2020

Families need to have options for a quick on-the-go lunch or dinner if schedules change, or something to pack for a summer road trip or socially distanced picnic.

Products

How Well Do You Know Sugar?

Sponsored content from our partner Sugar Association, Inc. on Jun. 02, 2020

Only one in three consumers know that sugar comes from plants. It’s not that they don’t believe it, many have just never thought about it.

Technology

Taking Stock of Stockouts

By Jon Springer on May 26, 2020

New technologies are offering retailers better visibility into shelf conditions and prevention of out-of-stocks—and not a moment too soon.

Products

Meat and Cheese Snacks Offer Comfort, Convenience and Indulgence

Sponsored content from our partner Saputo Cheese USA Inc. on May 19, 2020

With a global pandemic forcing restaurants to shutter their dining rooms, consumers everywhere are turning to their local grocery stores to keep them well-fed.

Retailers

Rite Aid Gets in Grocery Delivery Game With Instacart

By Jennifer Strailey on May 13, 2020

Rite Aid is the latest grocery partner for Instacart, which has rapidly expanded its delivery marketplace to nearly 2,700 new stores since early March.

Retailers

H-E-B Offers Free Stimulus Check Cashing

By Meg Major on May 07, 2020

The retailer is also waiving activation and monthly fees for prepaid Mastercards as part of a move that represents “a very well-timed strike against the dollar stores and Walmart.”

Retailers

Kroger, Publix Work to Rescue Dairy Products

By Kat Martin on May 06, 2020

As the coronavirus pandemic shifted the supply chain, the retailers launched programs to help farmers shift product directly to food banks.

Retailers

Every Day Is Payday at Kroger, Leevers

By Jennifer Strailey on Apr. 29, 2020

Kroger, Leevers Supermarkets and Dave's Markets offer front-line grocery workers the opportunity to receive a daily paycheck during the pandemic.

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