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Tops markets shares security improvements following mass shooting

Retailer makes safety a priority

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FMI shares its plans to make food more accessible in underserved communities

Chief public policy officer and senior vice president of government and public affairs said FMI has recommended that the federal government modernize its food assistance programs, like SNAP.

Data shows varied food inflation across 30K zip codes

Connecticut and Louisiana had the highest rate of grocery price inflation, according to data company Datasembly’s year-end update.

Study: Absent an official recession declaration, some consumers are behaving like there is one

“When shoppers believe we are in a recession, they will behave as though we’re in a recession,” said Acosta Consumer Insights and Trends SVP Kathy Risch.

Buy now, pay later gaining in popularity for grocery purchases

BNPL isn't just being used for big-ticket items anymore, as cash-strapped shoppers look to the service to help fund necessities, according to recent research.

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Green Guides to be updated after a decade

Consumer Brands Association releases statement supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) review of the Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims.

Swiftly adds thousands of small-to-medium sized retailers to its network

The tech company, which received a $100 million investment in September for expansion, is doing just that.

Save A Lot appoints new member to its board of directors

Investment firm partner Cathy Skula, a retail veteran, has been named to the grocer’s board of directors.

Study: Negative customer experiences cost food retailers billions per year

“The importance of getting it right every time is crucial,” said Doug Sutton, president at Steritech, the data company that conducted the study.

The Fresh Market expands its partnership with retail tech company Invafresh

The retailer saw success with the Invafresh in 2021; the tech company will now handle retail operations for the grocery chain.

What will retailers do about food waste in 2023?

Leaders of technology company Divert share tech trends grocers may consider this year to address wasted food.

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Food hub in New York 1st to accept SNAP EBT payments online

The Hub on the Hill partnered with payment processor Forage to give SNAP recipients access to online grocery shopping.

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Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

The stresses of the ongoing pandemic, coupled with mounting economic uncertainty, social unrest and more have fueled a pressure cooker for grocery and convenience store customers and their employees.

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

U.S. consumers in 2022 were nothing if not channel surfers. Tuned into a widening lineup of local retailers offering fresh food, consumers were willing to shop around and try new retailer categories as they sought to ease the pinch of grocery inflation, which stood at 11.8% in December.

Introducing WGB’s new grocery store opening map

New store updates are important to our readers, so we’re adding a monthly feature to highlight them and demonstrate supermarket growth trends around the country.

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