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  1. Channel: Grocery

Albertsons Sets 1.5 Billion Meal Goal; Instacart to Pilot Medically Tailored Groceries for Veterans

Through a combination of surplus food donations from its stores and funds raised by the Albertsons Foundation, the supermarket retailer has set a new goal of enabling 1.5 billion meals by 2030 as part of its Recipe for Change framework. Additionally, the Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program will invest $10 million annually to help break the […]
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The CPGGUYS February 2025 industry rank punditry

The CPGGUYS Sri Rajagopalan & Peter VS Bond muse the month that passed by. February means CAGNY – the annual Wall St analyst conference (Consumer Analyst Group of NY). Here, we got to meet several of the financial analysts and were able to discuss and learn what 2025 holds for us in the CPG industry. […]
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  1. Channel: Convenience

7-Eleven’s Big Bite is Still Driving Success

  When it comes to leveraging branded food items, few companies do it as effectively as 7-Eleven. According to the team at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, 7-Eleven has managed to maintain its position as a convenience store leader by continuously innovating around its branded food offerings. One of the earliest trends identified by Foodservice Solutions® […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Food Sales Copycat Products Blurring the Lines Between Retail Food Channels

  The line between restaurants and food retailers is growing ever thinner. The battle for America’s food dollars has intensified as consumers embrace fresh, prepared, ready-2-eat (RTE) and heat-n-eat (HNE) options available across a rapidly expanding spectrum of retail channels. Convenience stores, chain drug stores, grocery stores, club stores, mass merchandisers, vending machines, and even […]
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  1. Department: Food

Stater Bros. Deploys AI Produce Ordering to Improve Inventory Management, Reduce Food Waste

California supermarket chain Stater Bros. is rolling out an AI-powered ordering solution from Afresh in the produce department at all 169 of its stores following a successful pilot. By replacing its previous manual ordering process, Stater Bros. will be able to reduce overstock, prevent excess inventory from sitting in the backroom and ensure the sales […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Pet Supplies Plus Adds Grubhub Delivery Option

In a deal designed to make animals (and their humans) purr with satisfaction, Pet Supplies Plus and its emerging sister brand Wag N’ Wash have partnered with Grubhub for on-demand deliveries from the retailer’s nearly 700 stores across 44 states. Pet Supplies Plus offers more than 10,000 products from 400 brands. This isn’t Grubhub’s first […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Unlocking AI’s Potential for Retail Advertising

In an increasingly fast-paced advertising landscape, AI is no longer a futuristic concept — it’s here and a present-day necessity, giving those who use it effectively a massive advantage. A survey by Influencer Marketing Hub found that 60% of marketers are already using AI in their marketing. As AI fundamentally reshapes the landscape and opportunities […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Retail media measurement captaincy with Albertsons media collective’s Liz Roche

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Liz Roche, VP for media and measurement at Albertson’s media collective. AMC was the amongst the first to work with IAB to establish metrics and measurement standards. Claire Wyatt is replaced by Liz, and we spoke to her day one on the job – yes, we mean […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The 7 Undercurrents Driving Grocerant Niche Adoption in 2025

  The evolution of Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food has surged over the years, with 2025 proving to be a landmark moment for the grocerant niche. These retail food solutions cater to time-starved consumers seeking convenience, quality, and value. Steven Johnson, Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru®, based in Tacoma, WA identifies seven powerful undercurrents driving this […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger’s Pricing and Positioning Problems

  Kroger, one of the United States’ largest grocery chains, faces an increasingly challenging road ahead. The failed merger with Albertsons, intensified scrutiny over food stamp benefits, and a fragmented brand strategy are creating a conundrum for this retail giant. As competitors adapt more rapidly to changing consumer preferences, Kroger’s struggles highlight the evolving dynamics […]
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  1. Channel: Delivery

Ulta Taps Instacart for Same-Day Delivery

Ulta Beauty has teamed up with Instacart to offer same-day delivery from its more than 1,400 stores across the U.S. in as fast as one hour. Instacart customers can now shop a wide selection of skin care, hair care, cosmetics, fragrances and wellness products from Ulta. The partnership also integrates Ulta Beauty Rewards into the Instacart app, […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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