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News and insights to leverage opportunities in pet, private label, breakfast foods, free-from foods, frozen and refrigerated and beer/wine/spirits, including WGB’s exclusive What’s On Tap trend report.

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How Retailers Can Get a Leg Up on Private Label

Winning store brands are those that lead the pack and offer shoppers something that national brands cannot.

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PLMA Reveals Top Private Label Wines

What's on Tap: Aldi, Trader Joe's and Costco had best-quality bottles.

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A New Study Tries to Make the Case for Center Store

By Phil Lempert on Jul. 16, 2018

The Lempert Report: The way Catalina presents its data may be misleading about the state of the segment.

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Summertime Snacking Heats Up

Sponsored content from our partner General Mills on Jul. 13, 2018

Retailers can drive increased sales of snacks during this time of year, but it all starts with having the right product mix to appeal to the diverse needs and preferences of today’s shoppers.

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Consumers are Going Nuts for Plant-Based Beverages

By Natalie Taylor on Jul. 05, 2018

Health and transparency are driving the shift from dairy products to their nondairy counterparts.

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Beer Displays Drive Store Trips, Profits

Sponsored content from our partner Anheuser-Busch on Jul. 05, 2018

Maximizing in-store customer spending is critical for retailers in today’s environment, where competitive pressures from online sellers and other nontraditional outlets have been increasing.

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Format and Consumer Shift Underscores FMCG Stagnation: Report

By Jon Springer on Jun. 21, 2018

Brands need strategy for fast-growing channels, slow-growing market, a new Kantar report says.

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WGB, BrandSpark Reveal Shoppers' Favorite Confections

By WGB Staff on Jun. 19, 2018

New research shows what shoppers want when shoppers want treats.

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‘Bottoms Up’ Raises Bottom Lines

By Pan Demetrakakes on Jun. 19, 2018

Selling beer, wine and other adult beverages for in-store consumption can enhance shopping and help showcase new products.

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Cool Snacks Heat Up Sales in the Refrigerated Aisle

By Natalie Taylor on Jun. 14, 2018

With convenient, wholesome "mini meals" ablaze in refrigerated cases, retailers have healthy opportunities to create destination stations throughout the store.