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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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3 Big Trends From FMI’s 2021 Grocery Shopper Report

 By Kristina Hurtig on May 25, 2021

The association explores how food retail will be affected by the pandemic, which sparked an increase in at-home cooking, accelerated adoption of e-commerce, and fostered a focus on health and wellness.

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Grocery Trends Put Spotlight on Front-Line Employee Training

By Evan Parkes on May 21, 2021

As the industry shifts from crisis mode to a new normal, customer experience and superior service will matter even more, the author says.

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3 in 5 U.S. Consumers Now Buy Groceries Online: Report

By Kristina Hurtig on May 20, 2021

COVID-19 drove consumers online for their grocery purchases, and many shoppers won’t be changing their shopping habits as the crisis eases, Coresight Research’s latest report finds.

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NGA Rebrands With New Logo, Enhanced Messaging

By Kristina Hurtig on May 19, 2021

The trade associations new tag line, “At the Heart of the Community,” emphasizes the importance of independent community grocers to their markets as drivers of the economy and supporters of local families.

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FMI Reveals Its 2021 Store Manager Award Finalists

By WGB Staff on May 18, 2021

Association recognizes 10 grocery store managers for their dedication, community commitment and innovation.

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Online Grocery Sales Up in April, but Forecast Remains Choppy

By Jon Springer on May 18, 2021

Monthly data from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus charts $8.3 billion in sales—but indicates some shoppers are going back to stores and others are shopping around for better online experiences.

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NielsenIQ Acquires Label Insight

By Kristina Hurtig on May 17, 2021

The deal will help the Chicago-based firm better aid retailers and manufacturers in meeting consumers’ needs in the $175 billon health and wellness space.

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Use the Shopper’s Language or Get Left Behind

By Darren A. Smith on May 14, 2021

It’s time to stop using “industry language” and speak in terms that shoppers can understand, the author says.

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NGA Urges Biden to ‘Help Americans Get Back to Work’

By Kristina Hurtig on May 13, 2021

In a letter to the president, trade association President and CEO Greg Ferrara calls for fixes to the unemployment insurance program to encourage people to find jobs as the grocery industry struggles to fill open positions.

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No Playing Chicken on Pricing: Tyson Talks Inflation

By Christine LaFave Grace on May 11, 2021

Higher costs for logistics and raw materials, as well as a challenging labor environment, create major headwinds for the second half of the fiscal year, the company says.

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