Data & Insights Grocers Step Up: Solving Parents’ Time Crunch with Better-for-You Meal Solutions Back-to-school is no longer just a retail event—it’s a high-stakes meal solutions moment, where grocers have a unique opportunity to solve one of the most persistent pain points for families: time-starved parents seeking nutritious, convenient, and kid-approved food options according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. In 2026, the […] Grocerant Guru March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 5 min read Data & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersDept. BeverageHealth & WellnessPackagingHoliday & EventsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliSustainabilityMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInclusivityRegional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaMerchandisingBig DataPartnershipsOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersDept. Center StoreShoppersStrategyEconomyConagraCostcoDeliveryDept. NonfoodDept. FreshDept. FuelDept. Natural / OrganicVendors84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Coors Banquet returns to live sports marketing following growth spurt The brand’s media budget is getting a double digit increase, with TV ads scheduled to air during the 2026 MLB and college football seasons. MarketingDive March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 < 1 min read ReturnsMarketing: OOHCPG: Adult BeverageConagraPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Gap Inc. CTO Sven Gerjets talks reimagining retail with AI via human centric approach 2025 was the year AI moved from possibility to operating reality at Gap Inc. So says the company’s EVP, Chief Technology Officer Sven Gerjets. In a LinkedIn post, he said: “We are reimagining retail with AI – and reshaping how we design, plan, serve customers, and enable our talent. That foundation showed up in our results.” […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIExecutivesPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaShoppersDept. ApparelOwned Brands (Private Label)International - UKPhilanthropyGovernmentCustomer ExperienceOmnichannelTrends: TechStrategyDept. NonfoodPartnershipsBrick and MortarConagraTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Will Gap’s new loyalty program meet the moment? [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Gap Inc. on Tuesday unveiled a loyalty program that brings not only simplicity and a new identity, but also opportunities for meaningful connections to its customers. The update, “Encore,” applies to all the apparel company’s brands and arrives at a time when […] RetailDive February 25, 2026February 25, 2026 5 min read AITechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. ApparelBrokersConsumersShoppersExecutivesOwned Brands (Private Label)Pricing & PromotionsDept. NonfoodPhilanthropyMerchandisingStrategyPartnershipsGovernmentDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainConagraMarketing: BrandBrick and MortarMarketing: TradePredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation CAGNY 2026 Recap In this episode, Sri & PVSB recap the highlights from the 2026 Consumer Analysts Group of New York (CAGNY) annual conference. Read our recaps at Mass Market Retailers here: https://massmarketretailers.com/tag/cagny-2026/ To learn more about CAGNY, go here: https://consumeranalystgroupny.com/ This episode is sponsored by retailmediaIQ, publishers of Mass Market Retailers We rated each presentation on 7 […] The CPG Guys February 22, 2026March 8, 2026 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIIndustry Conferences and EventsPredictions and ForecastsPodcastsConsumersBrokersCPG: Adult BeverageColgate-PalmoliveKraftHeinzPepsiCoOmnichannelGeneral MillsSponsoredMondelezCoca ColaBig DataHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicConagraDept. HBCData & InsightsUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Gap Casts Paramount Exec as Chief Entertainment Officer, Opens Office on Sunset Blvd. Gap Inc. has named Pam Kaufman to the newly created position of EVP, Chief Entertainment Officer, reporting directly to Gap CEO Richard Dickson. The role is designed to build and scale Gap’s entertainment, content and licensing platform across music, TV, film, sports, gaming, consumer products and cultural collaborations as Kaufman leads the development of Gap’s […] Retail TouchPoints January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 2 min read Data & InsightsDept. NonfoodExecutivesConsumersDept. ApparelGamingConagraInternationalShoppersMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryDept. FuelDoorDashFood DeliveryGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Gap Inc. hires Paramount exec for ‘fashiontainment’ role in quest to boost relevance and revenue Pam Kaufman takes the newly created job in early February, reporting to CEO Richard Dickson. RetailDive January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 < 1 min read ExecutivesConagra 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer The Home Pantry Is Dying: Legacy Center-Store Food Sales Are Losing Relevance to Grocerant Fresh Food The idea that the home pantry remains the heart of American eating habits is no longer defensible according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Across the U.S., traditional center-store grocery categories — the very foundation of pantry staples — are losing dollar velocity and unit volume, even as consumers […] Grocerant Guru January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 5 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedMerchandisingDept. PerimeterDeliveryMarketing: Social MediaStrategyPackagingCompetitionWaWaDept. BeverageTechnology & InnovationEconomyPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsBrick and MortarDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentPartnershipsESG and CSRGeneral MillsDept. Fresh PreparedMeta (Facebook)ShoppersOperations & Supply ChainConagraTwitterTech: CashierlessSustainabilityKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Evolving C-Store Daypart sales Will Drive Success Convenience stores (c-stores) have quietly remade themselves over the last five years from fuel-anchored retail lots into multi-daypart foodservice operators according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Rising consumer demand for hot, fresh, grab-and-go options combined with investments in foodservice, beverage bars and made-to-order (MTO) capability have pushed c-stores […] Grocerant Guru December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 5 min read Dept. BeverageDept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersBrick and MortarRestaurantsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPricing & PromotionsMars Inc.Marketing: TradeDept. BakeryDept. FuelDept. Fresh PreparedDept. FreshESG and CSRDept. PerimeterMarketing: In StoreCompetitionTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodTwitterStore LocationMerchandisingBOPISConagraOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy Sale of Ardent Mills not ruled out by Conagra CEO Conagra executives share perspectives on the 10-year-old JV. Food Business News November 18, 2025November 18, 2025 < 1 min read ConagraExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces How the retail sector teams up to defend against cybercrime [[“value”:” When devious young hackers penetrated the computer networks of major U.S. retailers and suppliers earlier this year, it was a significant test of the quiet cybersecurity collaboration happening among some of America’s best-known brands and their much more obscure partners. Amid increasingly worrisome attacks on life- and safety-critical sectors like energy, water and healthcare, […] RetailDive September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 5 min read Legal & CriminalInternational - UKAssociatesTechnology & InnovationGovernmentMarketing: In StoreGoogleTargetDept. GroceryESG and CSRHoliday & EventsWhole FoodsResults & InvestmentRestaurantsEconomyConsumersAIHealth & WellnessStrategyOperations & Supply ChainInclusivityExecutivesDept. Natural / OrganicConagraData & InsightsDept. NonfoodUnited Natural Foods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category From Treats to Mini-Meals: The Evolution of Snacking Snacking has deep roots in food culture, dating back to ancient times when travelers carried dried fruits, nuts, and breads as quick sustenance. In the 19th century, as industrialization reshaped lifestyles, snacks like crackers and pretzels became convenient, portable foods for workers. By the mid-20th century, snacks were marketed primarily as treats — potato […] Grocerant Guru September 11, 2025September 11, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryData & InsightsConsumersDept. FreshConagraHealth & WellnessDept. DairyMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsInternationalMerchandisingCompetitionVendorsInsight ProvidersAssociatesTwitterTechnology & InnovationStore LocationMeta (Facebook)Dept. BeverageESG and CSRMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionKroger7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Conagra report underscores five major snacking trends Trends include brand partnerships and convenience-based snacking. Food Business News September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 < 1 min read ConagraPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces ‘Smarter regulation’ should see HFSS promotion bans replaced by healthy food push The government’s recently announced NHS 10 Year Health Plan shows a shift of focus from sickness to prevention. It has called on the food industry to “make the healthy choice the easy choice” in a partnership claimed to be a world first between government and industry to tackle… This story continues at ‘Smarter regulation’ should see HFSS promotion […] Talking Retail July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentHealth & WellnessDept. GroceryConagra 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Government partners with food industry in bid to tackle obesity crisis Food retailers and manufacturers will “make the healthy choice the easy choice” in a world-first partnership between government and industry to tackle the obesity epidemic and ease pressure on the NHS as part of the ‘Plan for Change’. As part of the forthcoming 10 Year… This story continues at Government partners with food industry in […] Talking Retail June 30, 2025June 30, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentDept. GroceryConagra 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Dolly Parton’s Single-Serve Frozen Meals Are a Hit in the Making When it comes to understanding the shifting dynamics of where and how consumers eat, the Grocerant Guru® knows a winner when she sees one. Dolly Parton’s newest expansion into single-serve frozen meals, in partnership with Conagra Brands, hits all the right notes—and not just musically. Here’s why this launch is pitch-perfect for today’s grocerant […] Grocerant Guru June 18, 2025June 18, 2025 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsUnileverMarketing: Social MediaMerchandisingCompetitionEconomyRestaurantsConagraDept. FreshDept. BeverageDept. DeliESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsShoppersTargetTrends: Food and BeverageTwitterMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Kroger Accused Of Systemic Overcharging Of Customers Consumer Reports this week published the results of a new investigation, arguing that Kroger shoppers “have been unknowingly paying full price at checkout for scores of items – from meat and vegetables to juice, rice, and alcohol – that have been advertised as discounted or on sale.” CR said that it “began checking grocery prices […] MorningNewsBeat May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 3 min read KrogerShoppersConsumersGovernmentAssociatesDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. BeverageMerchandisingEconomyExecutivesDept. OTCPackagingAcquisitionConagraAlbertsons / SafewayDept. GroceryDept. PetDept. PerimeterRegional GroceryPricing & PromotionsOwned Brands (Private Label)Technology & InnovationMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessGeneral MillsDept. Adult BevDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy A UK retail cyberattack campaign is headed to the US, researcher warns A cybercrime gang believed to be responsible for three recent cyberattacks on U.K. retailers has turned its attention toward the U.S. and has compromised multiple targets in the sector, according to researchers from Google Threat Intelligence Group and Google subsidiary Mandiant. Researchers said the same threat actors linked to attacks against U.K. companies are now […] RetailDive May 15, 2025June 3, 2025 3 min read ExecutivesGoogleTargetInternational - UKData & InsightsShoppersLegal & CriminalDept. FreshESG and CSRConsultingDept. FrozenDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainConagraAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Fresh Prepared Frozen Complements Mix and Match Meal Bundling The Grocerant Guru® Explores Why Frozen Food Is Reshaping the Family Table in 2025 If you haven’t taken a stroll down the frozen food aisle lately, you’re missing out on one of the biggest foodservice transformations of 2025. Today’s frozen foods aren’t just about convenience — they’re about customization, discovery, and family meal bundling like never before. According to a new study from the National Frozen & Refrigerated […] Grocerant Guru May 15, 2025May 15, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersDept. FrozenData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)TikTokDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedESG and CSRDept. RefrigeratedShoppersOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: UGCConsultingMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: TradeTrends: Food and BeveragePredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessDept. FuelDept. DeliConagra 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Who is Eating What When? The food and beverage retail world is undergoing a significant transformation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers are reshaping their eating habits, with a remarkable return to home-prepared meals—a trend not seen at this level since 2000. That said, let’s see look at some of what The […] Grocerant Guru March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsDept. FrozenVendorsDept. FreshInsight ProvidersDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsDept. RefrigeratedCompetitionTrends: Food and BeverageConagraTechnology & InnovationShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessESG and CSRHomeChefMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)NestleTwitter 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors The ultimate creative snack pack: in-house and external agencies Combining agency experience with in-house expertise for the best of both worlds. MarketingDive February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryConagraAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Conagra identifies healthy foods, global cuisine as major trends in frozen Findings come from second annual Future of Frozen Foods report. Food Business News February 9, 2025February 9, 2025 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsConagraDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Coors Banquet capitalizes on ‘Yellowstone’ partnership amid sales growth The beer brand is celebrating the return of the Paramount drama with collectible caps featuring quotes from the show’s characters. MarketingDive November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 < 1 min read PartnershipsCPG: Adult BeverageConagraDept. BeverageDept. Adult Bev 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit The Daily QuickWit (2/22): Top Retail News The top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit February 22, 2023July 17, 2023 2 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageMerchandisingDept. FreshMondelezHoliday & EventsEconomyDept. RefrigeratedCannabisDept. DairyChatGPTConsultingThick DataDept. Toys & GamesThe Fresh MarketAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Data & Insights Conagra Raises Outlook as Higher Prices Lift Sales [[“value”:” Conagra, which makes Slim Jim meat snacks, said Thursday it was still working against inflated input costs.Photo: ANDREW KELLY/REUTERS Conagra Brands Inc. expects higher sales and earnings for fiscal 2023 after the food company continued to raise prices to stave off inflation and supply-chain pressures. The Chicago-based maker of Healthy Choice frozen meals and […] WSJ January 5, 2023July 17, 2023 < 1 min read Data & InsightsPricing & PromotionsEconomyDept. GroceryDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit Your Daily QuickWit (7/29): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit July 29, 2022July 17, 2023 < 1 min read Editor's ChoiceConagra 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Channel: Grocery Your Daily QuickWit (7/29): Top Retail News Yesterday's top retail news and most read stories in commerce. RetailWit July 29, 2022July 17, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartWalgreensOwned Brands (Private Label)HEBExecutivesDept. ApparelAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Stores & Formats Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit RetailWit Blog QuickWit Monthly (February 2026) – The Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 3, 2026March 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 2 on Apple’s top free apps list after Pentagon rejection OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple’s rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction. Written by CNBC February 28, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Media & Marketing Data & Insights Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. Written by RetailDive February 27, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked