Dept. Adult Bev

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  1. Shopper & Customer

Love Beyond the 14th: How to Turn One Perfect Valentine’s Meal into a Week of Profitable Romance

Valentine’s Day may be circled on the calendar, but the consumer mindset it unlocks does not shut off at midnight. When a dinner, dessert, or drink delivers connection, indulgence, and memory-making, shoppers want the feeling again — just with less pressure, less formality, and often at a better value according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Winter Olympians and Corona Cero team to celebrate winter sports

Britain’s greatest Winter Olympian Lizzy Yarnold, along with Winter Olympians Matt Weston, Billy Major, and Katie Ormerod team up with Corona Cero to invite the nation outdoors this winter. As first-ever beer sponsor of Olympic Winter Games, Corona Cero is inspiring people to embrace the… This story continues at Winter Olympians and Corona Cero team […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Event Marketing Still Matters: Why Valentine’s Day Proves Timely Food Messaging Wins

In a persistently challenging macroeconomic climate, Valentine’s Day once again proves that event marketing—when done with relevance and restraint—still moves wallets and behavior. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, Valentine’s Day spending is projected to hit a record $29.1 billion, eclipsing last year’s $27.5 billion. Even more telling: shoppers […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

‘Dodgy stores’ threat | Editor’s comment

It’s not long ago that ‘corner shops’ were being vilified as places that sold booze and fags to under-age teenagers, fuelling anti-social behaviour on the streets and helping make residents feel unsafe in their own neighbourhoods. More recently, that narrative has subsided, thanks to the… This story continues at ‘Dodgy stores’ threat | Editor’s comment […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Welsh retailers react to minimum alcohol price hike

Independent retailers in Wales have given a mixed response to the news of a 30% increase in the minimum unit price for alcohol that was confirmed by the Welsh government this week. The Senedd announced that the cost of alcohol is to rise from 50p… This story continues at Welsh retailers react to minimum alcohol […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Albertsons Creates End-to-End Digital Party Planning Hub

Albertsons has launched Celebrations, a digital destination that brings together the many elements that go into a successful party — from custom cakes to themed party supplies and décor, catering and food and beverage options. Customers can explore curated party inspirations and also can use the Albertsons AI shopping assistant to receive guidance and personalized […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Bijou launches into Co-Op Wholesale   

The wine brand Bijou has launched into Co-op Wholesale (formerly Nisa) extending its distribution across independent and symbol retailers nationwide. Bijou Terre de Providence Rosé provides convenience retailers with a proven French rosé brand already delivering strong performance across all channels. The brand is currently… This story continues at Bijou launches into Co-Op Wholesale    […]
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  1. Department & Category

7 Eleven Super Bowl Sunday Super Customer Focused

  This is Food‑Fact‑Filled, Data‑Driven Look at How the World’s Largest Convenience Retailer Wins Big With Consumers by Steven Johnson’s the Grocerant Guru’s team at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® Super Bowl Sunday and National Pizza Day sit back‑to‑back on the calendar, and 7‑Eleven is treating both like the food‑centric cultural holidays they’ve become. With […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

OffBeat:  99 Years Young

“Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man,” is a touching and expansive documentary about the writer/director of such films as “The Producers,” “Blazing Saddles,” and “Young Frankenstein,” among others, co-directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio. Running in two parts, and available on HBO and HBO Max, “The 99 Year Old Man,” traces Brooks’ life […]
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  1. CPG: Beverage

CCEP launches new Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola format

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola has rolled out a new 330ml can format that is designed to enhance the product’s premium appeal, improve shelf standout and make merchandising more efficient. The new-look cans are available in convenience stores nationwide, with all variants – Original Taste, Zero… This story continues at CCEP launches new Jack Daniel’s & […]
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  1. International

Quince expands to Canada

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief The online retailer has officially launched a website to serve its Canadian customers after soft launching the platform in November. Published Jan. 27, 2026 By Howard Ruben Quince late last year launched a partnership with Drinks to sell a curated selection of gourmet food and wine for the holidays. Permission granted by […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Drug Channels News Roundup, January 2026: Cuban vs. Optum, McKesson’s Biosimilar Play, States vs. Accumulators, 340B Windfalls, and Ozempic Ads

Super Bowl LX is almost here! Time for some blowout beer and snack commercials, occasionally interrupted by an actual football game. DCI’s hometown Philadelphia Eagles will not be going to the big game, so the city’s light poles will remain Crisco-free and upright. While you wait for kickoff, please enjoy this month’s playbook of articles, […]
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  1. International

West London shop stripped of alcohol licence following pattern of ‘criminal behaviour’

A Fulham shop has lost its licence to sell alcohol after undercover officers caught it repeatedly selling non-duty paid vodka and cigarettes. Officers from the Hammersmith & Fulham Trading Standards team visited Jo Jo Convenience Store at 58 Fulham High Street over three years, seizing… This story continues at West London shop stripped of alcohol […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Stew Leonard’s Snow Job

Millions of people in 17 states spent the weekend dealing with a massive snowstorm and dangerously cold temperatures, a confluence of events that was good for supermarket sales even as it created some operational and logistical challenges. MNB often has focused on the superior communications skills at Stew Leonard’s, and the weekend was no exception.  […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Cawston Press enters low-alcohol category with Loah

Cawston Press has announced its expansion into the no/low alcohol drinks category with the acquisition of Loah, a fruit-forward 0.5% beer brand. Loah founder Hugo Tapp will continue to lead the brand retaining operational responsibility for brewing, innovation, and brand development, with the integration enabling…
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

Amazon News:  Tariff-Related Price Hikes, New Big Box Store, & More

With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… Amazon news, on a number of fronts… •  CNBC reports that Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, in an interview with the network, said that “President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are starting to be reflected in the price of some items, as sellers weigh how to absorb the shock […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Zonin1821 embarks on new chapter of innovation

Italian producer Zonin1821 has expanded its range with new no and low and canned wine-based drinks. It is seeking to redefine the landscape of lower-ABV wine with its new Zonin Early Harvest range that includes Zonin Pinot Grigio Early Harvest (Pavia IGT) and Zonin Pinot… This story continues at Zonin1821 embarks on new chapter of […]
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  1. Department: Food

OffBeat:  “Notes On Being A Man”

Scott Galloway’s “Notes On Being A Man” is a fascinating read, though if one is a regular listener to any of his podcasts or even has seen/heard any of the myriad interviews he’s done over the years, the stories and even the narrative backbone of the book will be familiar to you. A multi-hyphenate of […]
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  1. Department & Category

A Historical Reset: Federal Nutrition Policy Comes Full Circle

  For more than half a century, federal dietary guidance has functioned as both a public health instrument and a market signal. From the original “Basic Seven” food groups introduced during World War II, to the low-fat, carbohydrate-forward food pyramid of the 1990s, nutrition policy has repeatedly reshaped how Americans eat—and how food is produced, […]
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  1. Department: Food

FDA’s New Recommendations:  Divergent Perspectives

Last week, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)released the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030,” setting out the following priorities:  “Prioritize protein at every meal … Consume full-fat dairy with no added sugars … Eat vegetables and fruits throughout the day, focusing on whole forms … Incorporate healthy fats from whole foods such as meats, seafood, […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Guinness launches competition for stand-out staff

Guinness, the Official Beer and Official Non-Alcoholic Beer partner of the Premier League, has launched a new competition for convenience store owners – offering the chance to reward stand-out staff with a Premier League experience. With 80% of retailers actively supporting their local communities, the… This story continues at Guinness launches competition for stand-out staff […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

USDA Turns Food Pyramid Upside Down With New Recommendations

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week released the “Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030,” saying that it was “the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in decades.” The new guidelines sets out the following priorities:  “Prioritize protein at every meal … Consume full-fat dairy with no added sugars … Eat vegetables and fruits […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

OffBeat:  The Content Guy’s Holiday Consumption Report

Just some of the stuff that I consumed over the holidays… •  “Pluribus,” the AppleTV series in which a cranky novelist finds herself in a world where almost everyone is connected via a hive mind that makes them all blissfully happy.  But she’s not, and she’s determined to figure out how to return the planet […]
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  1. International

Brookfield Drinks secures UK distribution for La Goudale

Brookfield Drinks has announced it has secured the exclusive UK distribution rights for La Goudale, the French beer brewed by Brasserie Goudale. This agreement marks a major milestone for both companies as they look to accelerate the brand’s growth across the UK’s on-trade and off-trade… This story continues at Brookfield Drinks secures UK distribution for […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

UK adults embrace low and no-alcohol drinks… and not just in January

A YouGov survey shows continuing demand for low and no-alcohol drinks as more UK adults choose moderate consumption. The Portman Group’s eighth annual survey on low and no alcohol in partnership with YouGov shows that 86% of UK adults either abstain from alcohol or drink… This story continues at UK adults embrace low and no-alcohol […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Gopuff enlists Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifa for rapid delivery of New Year’s Eve party essentials

Gopuff is teaming up with hip hop big hitters Rick Ross and Wiz Khalifa to ensure New Year’s Eve parties across the US are fully stocked. On December 31st, Ross becomes Gopuff’s “Chief Delivery Boss” and calls Khalifa for backup, bringing rapid delivery of Luc Belaire bubbly and McQueen and the Violet Fog Gin (for […]
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  1. Channel: Restaurants

The Importance of Speed of Service in Modern Food Retail: A 30-Year Perspective Across Restaurants, Convenience Stores, and Grocery Service Delis

  Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that across the food industry, speed of service has shifted from a competitive differentiator to a fundamental expectation. Over the past three decades, consumer demand for faster experiences—driven by lifestyle changes, technology adoption, and economic pressure has reshaped how restaurants, convenience stores (c-stores), […]
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Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go Are Gone A Historical Retrospective on Amazon’s Grocery Experiments & the Road Ahead

  On January 27, 2026, Amazon confirmed what many analysts had quietly anticipated: its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go store banners are being shuttered across the U.S., ending a decade of experimentation in brick-and-mortar grocery retail. According to Amazon, all 57 Amazon Fresh grocery stores and 15 Amazon Go locations are slated to close imminently […]
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BREAKING NEWS:  Amazon Bails Out Of Physical Stores Business, Closing Go And Fresh Stores

Amazon announced today that it is closing its 57 Amazon Fresh Stores and 15 Amazon Go stores.  With the exception of Whole Foods, which it acquired for $13.7 billion in 2017, it will now be out of the bricks-and-mortar business for the time being. The company’s food retail focus now will be on expanding its […]
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December E-Grocery Sales Hit $12.7 Billion, Up 32% YOY

The latest Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey is out, reporting that “monthly U.S. online grocery sales accelerated dramatically in December, with total sales surging 32% year-over-year (YOY) to finish the month with a record high $12.7 billion … This robust performance reflects higher order frequency, spending rates, and a larger user base than December […]
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NRF 2026 review: AI grabs the spotlight as retail technology steps into its next chapter

By James Pepper, Vista Technology Support A Brief Introduction to NRF and How the Show Is Structured Every January, the National Retail Federation’s ‘Retail’s Big Show’ transforms New York’s Javits Centre into one of the most influential gatherings in the global retail calendar. Tens of thousands of professionals arrive to explore new technologies, exchange ideas, […]
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