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CPG

Shopper Concerns, Purchases of Comfort Foods Escalate

Pantry and paper product purchases taper off to make way for more goodies, Acosta’s latest COVID-19 survey finds.

Industry Partners

ECRM To Move Forward With 2020 Sessions, Virtually

The new virtual platform was designed to deliver an equally valuable experience remotely as is possible with in-person meetings.

Industry Partners

GMDC Retail Tomorrow Reschedules General Merchandise Conference

By WGB Staff on Apr. 21, 2020

The Global Market Development Center Retail Tomorrow announced it will reschedule its annual General Merchandise Conference to coincide with the 2020 Selfcare Summit in Atlanta, September 30-October 4.

CPG

How Is COVID-19 Affecting Shopping Behaviors?

By WGB Staff on Mar. 19, 2020

New research from Acosta tracks how consumers’ buying behaviors are changing amid the coronavirus crisis.

Retailers

Costco Buys Sears Delivery Firm for $1B

By Jon Springer on Mar. 18, 2020

The acquisition of Innovel Solutions will support e-commerce by speeding delivery and logistics for bulk items and appliances, the warehouse club says.

CPG

Skittish Shoppers Taking to Stores to Stock ‘Pandemic Pantries’

By Meg Major on Mar. 03, 2020

Nielsen identifies top-selling items amid coronavirus concerns that are poised to impact global supply chains.

Retailers

Whole Foods Eyes the Billion-Dollar Beauty Biz

By Jennifer Strailey on Feb. 27, 2020

The beauty business is booming, and as consumers increasingly look for cleaner products to put in and on their bodies, Whole Foods breaks down the year's top natural trends.

Nonfood

Modern Nicotine Products Offer Retailers New Opportunity With Adult Tobacco Users

Sponsored content from our partner Rogue on Feb. 14, 2020

Given the limited shelf space behind the customer service counter, it’s important for grocers to understand offerings that go beyond traditional tobacco.

Retailers

Harps Food Stores to Open Free-Standing Ace Hardware

By Kat Martin on Jan. 03, 2020

The 11,500-square-foot store, opening in a former Walmart Express in Charleston, Ark., will sell fuel.

Nonfood

1-on-1 With GMDC’s Patrick Spear

By Kat Martin on Dec. 19, 2019

The executive says retailers should "lean in" on opportunities in general merchandise, including innovations in self-care.

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