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Freshening Up the Pet Aisle

Fresh pet food accounted for $30.3 billion of a record-breaking $72.5 billion in pet product sales in 2018.

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Overcoming the ‘Other Channel’ Challenge

A study from Acosta and FMI reveals best practices for increasing key HBC and GM sales.

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Kroger, Walmart Receive FDA Warning Letters for Tobacco Sales to Minors

By Angel Abcede on Apr. 16, 2019

The retailers were among establishments that were asked to submit written plans to address youth access to e-cigs and other products.

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Cook-at-Home Trends Driving Grocers' Cookware Sales

By Kathleen Furore on Feb. 27, 2019

One recent IHA/CMA webinar says 90% of consumers will replace their cookware within a decade.

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Heineken's Strongbow 100 Cal Slim Cans Named 2019 Product of the Year

By WGB Staff on Jan. 19, 2019

What's On Tap: The cheapest states to buy beer; plus, Budweiser partners with Charlize Theron for Oscars promotion.

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How Retailers Are Driving Greeting Card Sales Year-Round

By Jennifer Strailey on Feb. 14, 2019

Grocers such as Schnucks are maximizing category trends.

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How to Win in Health, Beauty and Wellness

By Kathleen Furore on Jan. 22, 2019

The latest GMDC benchmarking study spotlights keys to the categories’ long-term success.

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Paper Goods Go Premium

By Natalie Taylor on Nov. 15, 2018

High-quality and bulk-size product innovation offers growth opportunity in a highly competitive market.

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Here's What's Cooking in Kitchenware

By Rebekah Marcarelli on Oct. 12, 2018

WGB takes a look at some of the hippest culinary gadgets on the market today, from safer knives to kiwi corers.

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Brick-and-Mortar on the Rebound

By Kathleen Furore on Aug. 30, 2018

Stores can benefit by expanding health and wellness lines.