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Special Reports

All Eyes on DEI

The grocers making the greatest progress in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)—companies such as Walmart, Target and Albertsons—are taking action and effecting change. These leading retailers are moving forward with the understanding that this critically important work is never done.

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2021 Remarkable Independents

In a year that saw grocers pressed to reckon with dual economic and public-health crises—including everything from supply-chain disruption to compliance with still-shifting COVID-19 mitigation regulations—WGB is proud to present the 2021 Remarkable Independents.

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All In: How Walmart, Albertsons and Target Are Accelerating Change

Feb. 08, 2021

An industry sets ambitious goals for diversity, equity and inclusion

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2020's Most Trusted Grocery Retailers

Dec. 16, 2020

It was almost too close to call, but Publix Super Markets has nosed out last year's Most Trusted American grocer—H-E-B—to take the top honor in WGB and BrandSpark's fourth annual report on the supermarkets winning the consumer confidence race.

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Amazon On the Go

Dec. 10, 2020

Here, we track Amazon’s progress in retail and map its physical Amazon Fresh, Amazon Go and Amazon Go Grocery locations.

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The Nonfoods Scoop

Dec. 09, 2020

WGB's annual nonfoods report, with data and insights from IRI, looks at top trends in four thriving nonfoods categories: health and beauty, pet supplies, CBD products and greeting cards.

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Masters of Meat

Dec. 07, 2020

WGB’s annual state of the industry report, with data and insights from IRI and 210 Analytics Principal Anne-Marie Roerink, examines trends in frozen, grinds, value-add and more. 

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The 411 on Fresh

Nov. 20, 2020

From the growth in grab-and-go to the success in meat and seafood, WGB's annual report, with data and insights from IRI, takes the pulse of the perimeter.

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3 Ways to Maintain Customer Interest in Grocery Offerings With New Recipes, Products and More

Sponsored content from our partner Schuman Cheese on Jul. 31, 2020

When restaurant dining rooms closed earlier this year, consumers turned to takeout and delivery to fill the gap.