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Top news from trade associations, market research firms and management consultancies pertaining to consumer grocery trends, policy, regulatory and advocacy efforts.

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UPS to Acquire Gig-Delivery Tech Platform Roadie

 By Jon Springer on Sep. 13, 2021

The shipping giant said the deal would “open new doors” to growth by expanding package types, and fulfillment options, for delivery partners.

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Retail, Grocery Groups Raise Concerns About Federal Vaccine/Testing Mandate

By Christine LaFave Grace on Sep. 10, 2021

Leading retail and consumer-goods groups are seeking further guidance and assistance from the federal government in response to the announced mandate, which the Retail Industry Leaders Association called "a colossal undertaking."

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Grocers Applaud Extension of Federal Trucking Rules Waiver

By WGB Staff on Aug. 31, 2021

The National Grocers Association said the hours-of-service modifications, passed last year, are helping retailers weather ongoing supply-chain woes.

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Online Grocery Spending Dips Slightly as Consumers Adjust

By Jon Springer on Aug. 23, 2021

Online shopping is retaining most of the share COVID gains it made last year as changes in consumer preferences and the Delta COVID variant, are shifting preferences, the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus survey indicates.

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American Cheese Society Names New Executive Director

By Jennifer Strailey on Aug. 19, 2021

The American Cheese Society, which recently wrapped its virtual 38th Annual Conference, has named Tara Holmes as its new executive director.

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The Time for Uncomfortable Conversations Is Now

By James Pogue on Aug. 16, 2021

As the country awaits the outcome in the trial of Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd, diversity, inclusion and bias educator James Pogue reflects on the events of the past year and the importance of starting social justice conversations.

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Grocery Investment Weighs on DoorDash Financials

By Jon Springer on Aug. 13, 2021

With demand for convenience increasing "perpetually," the tech firm sees investment accelerating as it eyes building the largest local marketplace.

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Impossible Foods Names New Execs, Readies Plant-Based Chicken

By Christine LaFave Grace on Aug. 10, 2021

Ready for plant-based chicken nuggets? That's where Impossible Foods is headed this fall, as the Redwood City, Calif.-based company announces executive moves and details its upcoming category expansion.

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Time Edges Out COVID Concerns for Buying Groceries Online

By Kristina Hurtig on Aug. 06, 2021

Customer survey by e-commerce provider Rosie further finds that 80% of shoppers plan to continue placing grocery orders online at the same rate or more in the coming 12 months.

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A More Loyal Shopper Is Created With Online Grocery

By Charisse Jacques on Aug. 06, 2021

Focusing on a true omnichannel strategy—the combination of “bricks and clicks”—is essential to retailers’ loyalty-building strategies, says Charisse Jacques of Symphony RetailAI.

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