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Market Basket climbs to top spot in dunnhumby's latest retailer preference Index

 By Diane Adam on Sep. 19, 2022

The special edition of the Retailer Preference Index focused on consumers’ reaction to rising grocery prices.

Retailers

Dispatch from Day 1 of GroceryShop: Grocery at a crossroads

 By Heather Lalley on Sep. 19, 2022

“Consumers are shifting priorities faster than we’ve ever seen in the industry,” one food retail expert said Monday during the first day of the industry event in Las Vegas.

Retailers

Meijer continues its commitment to local and diverse-owned businesses

By Diane Adam on Aug. 29, 2022

The Midwest grocer will host an upcoming general merchandise and apparel supplier event this fall as it seeks submissions from underrepresented business owners.

Retailers

Stop & Shop rolls out 'Deal Lock' program, to compete for inflation-weary shoppers

By Diane Adam on Aug. 26, 2022

The new savings initiative will allow customers to take advantage of sale prices on both national and private label brands for a longer time period.

Technology

The self-checkout grocery debate continues

By Diane Adam on Aug. 26, 2022

Whether to offer cashier-staffed lanes, self-scanners or a mix of both is an ongoing question for retailers. Some grocers, though, have no interest in the labor-saving technology.

Fresh Food

USDA launches $300M Organic Transition Initiative to Aid Organic Farmers, Producers and Supply Chains

By Diane Adam on Aug. 23, 2022

Organic and specialty foods distributor United Natural Foods Inc. hailed it as a win not only for organic farmers, but for consumers as well.

Retailers

PlantX, a One-Stop Shop for Plant-Based Products, Opens its Newest Location in Chicago

By Diane Adam on Aug. 12, 2022

“Our carefully designed XMarket concept brings the vegan lifestyle directly to consumers in Chicago to taste, explore, and understand the plant-based lifestyle,” CEO Lorne Rapkin said.

Stores

Despite Inflation, Independent Grocers Record a Solid 2021

By Jeniece Drake on Aug. 05, 2022

Grocer survey credits independent grocers’ knowledge of the marketplace for second-best fiscal year results.

Retailers

7-Eleven Lays Off Nearly 900

By Greg Lindenberg on Jul. 22, 2022

The Speedway integration leads to operational, field, support staff consolidation, the retailer confirms.

Technology

USDA to Invest in Online SNAP Shopping

By Diane Adam on Jul. 11, 2022

The USDA said it also hopes the expansion will give SNAP participants more choice, better serve rural communities and meet cultural food preferences.

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