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  1. Department: Beverage

Capri-Sun launches new Squash bundle

Capri-Sun launches a new Squash bundle that includes an updated recipe for its classic Orange Squash and two new flavours: Monster Alarm and Jungle Drink. The 1-litre bottles provide 50 servings each, contain no added sugar, and are made with real fruit juice and added… This story continues at Capri-Sun launches new Squash bundle Or […]
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  1. Data & Insights

What troubles shoppers when searching online

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. All areas of a product’s description have the power to turn a viewer into a shopper. This includes, but is not limited to, product photos, videos, product descriptions, size and dimensions, reviews and color. “In this new world that we live in, […]
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  1. Department & Category

The Rise of the Grocerant: How Convenience Stores Are Outsmarting Legacy Chain Restaurants Where Have Fast-Food Diners Gone? Not home—but to the neighborhood convenience store.

  The foodservice landscape is shifting, and convenience stores (C-stores) are rapidly transforming from quick fuel stops into legitimate food destinations. They’re capturing a growing share of consumer dollars, satisfying cravings for variety, value, and ease—at a pace legacy chain restaurants simply can’t match. According to the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), foodservice accounted […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Sansolo Speaks:  Communicate, Communicate, Communicate

by Michael Sansolo We’ve talked a lot here on MNB recently about the importance of communication to shoppers especially in volatile times. As KC pointed out this week, Stew Leonard’s did a masterful job of helping shoppers both understand the potential impact of sweeping tariffs and see how the company will be handling them. It’s […]
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  1. Department: Food

Your Views:  “Differentiated in a Sea of Retail Sameness”

MNB reader Bob Wheatley weighed in on a piece I wrote about the importance of supermarkets actually emphasizing food: Was in an exploratory meeting at one time with the newly appointed CEO of a higher quality grocery chain, talking about strategies to build their brand and business. We were of like minds about the mindset […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Want to Drive Success in 2025? You Need to Diversify Your Social Campaign Creatives

Success in digital advertising doesn’t happen overnight. Instead, it’s the result of thoughtful planning and strategic creativity. With 87% of shoppers saying social media influences their purchase decisions, it’s more important than ever to ensure your campaigns are hitting the mark. Rather than reactively thinking of creative shifts as last-minute adjustments, it’s never too late […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Tilman Fertitta: From Restaurateur to U.S. Ambassador – A Journey of Vision, Innovation, and Leadership

  In the world of business, few stories are as compelling as that of Tilman Fertitta, whose trajectory from running a modest restaurant business to becoming one of the most influential figures in the U.S. economy—ultimately earning the role of U.S. Ambassador—is nothing short of remarkable. Fertitta’s path is a testament to visionary entrepreneurship, relentless […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Pharmacy chain Dr. Max teams with VusionGroup for store digitalisation push across Europe

VusionGroup has announced a new roll-out with Dr. Max, a pharmacy chain, to deploy its solutions throughout stores across Europe. Dr. Max says it has made the move to digitalise its locations and create a connected store experience for both associates and customers. “VusionGroup’s innovative solutions help us simplify and modernise how our pharmacies operate […]
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  1. Department & Category

The Grocerant Guru®: Snacking as the Key to Smart Meal Planning and Meal Bundling

  As we navigate uncertain economic times, one thing remains clear: snacking is an essential part of American life. According to Circana’s latest research, “Snack Unwrap: The Insatiable Craving for Growth,” nearly half of Americans (48.8%) are snacking three or more times a day—a 2.7% increase from last year. Younger generations, particularly those aged 18 […]
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  1. Channel: Club

Costco Beating Target At Value/Values Game.

From Fast Company: “For years, Target wore the halo among big-box retail brands: It may not have been the cheapest, but Tar-zhay offered solid value, often through collaborations with top designers, while enjoying a forward-looking and enlightened reputation. But it’s become increasingly clear that for many shoppers, the halo has been passed – to Costco. […]
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  1. Department & Category

Hunger Games, & Why They Matter To Food Retailers

It has been an article of faith here at MNB pretty much since the beginning that one of the best ways for food retailers to compete effectively and differentiate themselves is to – wait for it – actually focus on food. Not on bottles and cartons and bags and packages.  Not just on efficiency and […]
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  1. Department & Category

Food Legislation Will Change the Way We Eat

  California and West Virginia are at the forefront of food regulation, examining the ingredients that make up our everyday meals. Both states are considering new legislation to regulate food additives, dyes, and preservatives and according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®, change is coming.  In West Virginia, this effort […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Is Whole Foods Fresh Sustainable

  When Whole Foods launched its flagship Atlanta store, it embraced a forward-thinking market messaging strategy centered on “local, fresh food.” This approach not only highlights sustainability but also positions Whole Foods as a leader in the future of meals, meal prep, and meal components. By blending the trendy appeal of a food hall with […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Your Views:  Egged On

Got a number of emails responding to yesterday’s FaceTime, in which I took MNB’s audience with me in a Waymo autonomous vehicle. One MNB reader wrote: I was in Phoenix 2 weeks earlier for a concert and decided to use Waymo to try it out as you did.  My takeaways were: Cars were extremely clean […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Is Your Restaurant, Mobile App, Grocery, or Convenience Store Renewing Brand Relevance?

  Does your retail food outlet look more like yesterday than tomorrow? Are your customer counts declining while labor costs keep rising? Has your brand’s relevance faded, pushing customers toward fresher, faster, and more flavorful alternatives? The Evolution of Food Marketing and Consumer Behavior Historically, food marketing has evolved alongside consumer behavior. In the mid-20th […]
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  1. Department: Beverage

Funkin Cocktails introduces new Apple Sour Martini

Funkin Cocktails has launched a new addition to its Nitro Cocktails offering with Funkin Cocktails Apple Sour Martini. As Gen Z gravitates towards eye-catching colours and bold fruit flavours in their drink choices, and apple soars in popularity, growing a third across the soft drinks… This story continues at Funkin Cocktails introduces new Apple Sour […]
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  1. Channel: Grocery

Kroger and Mariano’s Fresh Market a Look Back a Lost Opportunity

    Kroger’s acquisition of Mariano’s Fresh Market was a bold move aimed at capturing the essence of community-driven grocery shopping while boosting profitability. However, the strategy faltered at the intersection of yesterday’s retail practices and today’s evolving customer expectations. Here’s a deep dive into what went wrong and why Kroger missed the mark.   The Churn of Restaurant-Style Concepts   […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Grocerants: Where Fresh Food Meets Innovation

  In 1996, Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru® at Foodservice Solutions®, revolutionized the retail foodservice industry by identifying, quantifying, qualifying, and naming the fastest-growing sector of the industry—the Grocerant Niche. His groundbreaking article Call Them Grocerants paved the way for a new era of fresh, convenient, and portable food, transforming consumer expectations and retail food […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Retail Renaissance: A Conversation with Barrie Scardina, President, Americas Retail Services at Cushman & Wakefield

The episode, recorded live at Shoptalk in the Berns Communications Group media room, opens with Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc surveying a broad sweep of headline-grabbing developments in the retail world. They highlight continued uncertainty around recently imposed tariffs and resulting economic ripples, as major international trade disputes stoke inflationary concerns. Stock market volatility factors […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

UK retailer Southern Co-op taps Retail Insight AI powered solution in bid to reduce food waste

Southern Co-op is leveraging WasteInsight from Retail Insight. Southern Co-op is a regional co-operative with 195 stores in the South of England. It identified the need to optimise markdown processes to cut the volume of food going to landfill while also improving sell-through rates (STRs) on reduced to clear (RTC) produce.   Southern Co-op was already […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Gen Z and Millennials’ Eating Habits Mirror Memory’s

  As Millennials transition into parenthood, their dining habits increasingly reflect those of their upbringing. According to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, Millennials are embracing grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food options largely because they enjoyed these convenient meal solutions when their parents provided them. This generational continuity in eating […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Costco Destination Dinning

  Costco has long been recognized as a destination for consumers seeking Ready-to-Eat (RTE) and Heat-and-Eat fresh prepared foods. This strategic focus has significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty, positioning Costco as a leader in the grocerant niche—a sector characterized by the fusion of grocery and restaurant-quality offerings. Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Is The 65 Inch HDTV Syndrome Driving McDonald’s Growth

  Consider this: the undercurrents of Foodservice Solutions® 65 Inch HDTV Syndrome have now reached not only La-Z-Boy and Uber Eats but also the world’s most successful global chain restaurant, McDonald’s. Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®, identified, quantified, and qualified The 65 Inch HDTV Syndrome years ago, recognizing a shift in […]
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  1. International

STG UK delivers three fresh flavours for its XQS range

Scandinavian Tobacco Group UK (STG UK) has added three new flavours to its XQS nicotine pouch portfolio. Raspberry Blackcurrant, Strawberry Kiwi and Berrynana Twist are the latest arrivals, all of which are available to retailers from this month (April) with an RRP of £5.50. STG’s… This story continues at STG UK delivers three fresh flavours […]
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  1. Department: Food

Simply Fresh set to open new stores

New Simply Fresh stores are due to be launched in the near future, “bringing fresh, local, and convenient shopping to even more communities”, the retailer announced on social media. It has promised “more locations” and “more convenience – making fresh, high-quality food accessible” and to… This story continues at Simply Fresh set to open new […]
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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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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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