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Grocerant Niche Drives Competition for Food Relevance Food Fight: A Battle for Share of Stomach

  The food industry is experiencing a seismic shift as traditional boundaries between retailer’s dissolve, creating an intensified competition for consumer dollars. This battle, often referred to as the “Share of Stomach,” has evolved into a high-stakes contest among traditional grocers, convenience stores, and restaurants—alongside a growing list of non-traditional food retailers. Unexpected entrants like […]
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Chain Restaurants Evolving Less – Why? Insights from the Grocerant Guru® on the Slow Evolution of Chain Restaurants

  For decades, the restaurant industry has thrived on consistency, repetition, and brand familiarity. Chain restaurants, in particular, have built their business models on delivering the same meal, the same way, every time. However, the food landscape is evolving at an accelerating pace, and many legacy brands are failing to keep up. The Grocerant Guru® […]
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Dollar General trims Popshelf fleet amid store footprint review

​[[{“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Dollar General plans to close 96 of its namesake stores and 45 Popshelf stores, the company said Thursday as part of its Q4 earnings announcement. The retailer also plans to convert six Popshelf stores to Dollar General in Q1. At […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar General Consumers Fresh Food Alternative Advantage over Legacy Grocers

  In an era where legacy grocery stores struggle to maintain consumer relevance, Dollar General has rapidly emerged as a competitive force in the fresh food market according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. The discount retailer, known for its convenience and affordability, now operates over 19,000 branded stores across […]
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Dollar General Food Focused Forward

  In periods of economic uncertainty, consumers traditionally tighten their belts, seeking affordable solutions for everyday needs according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Dollar General, long recognized as a discount retail powerhouse, is emerging as a key player in the grocery and food retailing sector—a remarkable evolution that has […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

DeepSeek-R1 models now available on AWS

During this past AWS re:Invent, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy shared valuable lessons learned from Amazon’s own experience developing nearly 1,000 generative AI applications across the company. Drawing from this extensive scale of AI deployment, Jassy offered three key observations that have shaped Amazon’s approach to enterprise AI implementation. First is that as you get to […]
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Coinbase deposits surge on new customer growth in 2025

Coinbase deposits surged post-election Deposits onto crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) surged 197% YoY in November according to Earnest ACH, debit and credit card data. The acceleration from +39% YoY largely came after the US election, with the promise of a more crypto-friendly administration.  Coinbase deposits broadly rose in 2024, in line with cryptocurrency values. Early […]
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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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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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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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