Dept. Grocery

  1. Merchandising
​[[{“value”:” Your packaging might be the most important form of marketing you have because it is the only form of marketing that 100% of your customers will see. Your packaging is how your brand is represented on shelves or to customers when they receive your product in the mail. Any representation of your company is […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  As chain restaurant executives gather in Chicago, the stakes have never been higher. Traditional strategies rooted in brand protectionism are crumbling under the weight of rising costs, labor shortages, and fierce competition from non-traditional food outlets. According to Steven Johnson, the Grocerant Guru® at Foodservice Solutions®, the path to survival is not resistance but […]
  1. Department & Category
Nutella Peanut is coming to store shelves in the U.S. European food company Ferrero, the maker of the iconic Nutella hazelnut spread, is using the new product to build a stronger presence in North America. Nutella Peanut will not be a new peanut butter. According to the food maker, the new product will combine its […]
  1. Stores & Formats
In-N-Out Burger has expanded exponentially, but the popular fast-food chain is making headlines for a new unlisted location in Utah. According to a notice of approved ordinances and city council agenda materials, the St. George City Council recently approved In-N-Out’s plan to open a new restaurant in the SunRiver neighborhood, per The Spectrum. Construction schedules […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […]
  1. Merchandising
  When you think about a restaurant meal or a ready-to-eat fresh meal component, your first thoughts probably center around taste, quality, or convenience according to Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. But behind every delicious bite is something just as crucial to a food business’s success: packaging. In today’s […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
As Pope Leo XIV takes the helm of the Catholic Church, Popeyes’ reaction to the news has some fans roaring with laughter. Its witty remarks took the internet by storm just moments after the papal appointment. The restaurant wasted no time joining the online chatter about the new pope. It served up a cheeky take […]
  1. Data & Insights
White Castle has rolled back the cost of its sliders to 2012 prices in an unprecedented, budget-busting move to drive store traffic and build customer trust. According to a company press release, a pack of six sliders will cost just $4. This means each slider is priced at 67 cents, less than the menu listing […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
  In 2014, Uber, the San Francisco-based ride-sharing powerhouse valued at over $40 billion, quietly began to transform another industry: food delivery. With the launch of its meal delivery service — first piloted as UberFRESH in Los Angeles and Barcelona — Uber laid the foundation for what would become UberEATS, officially launching in New York […]
  1. Corporate Finance
Dick’s Sporting Goods has led a $120 million investment round in Unrivaled Sports, which creates positive sports experiences for young athletes. The investment has bought Dick’s a minority stake in the growing company, which has facilities across 30 states that have hosted a total of 600,000 young athletes and 2 million family members and fans. […]
  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers
Wonder has received an additional $600 million in capital from several of its investors and will use the funds to accelerate its physical retail expansion. The company, which combines takeout, delivery and meal kits in a single app, plans to open one new store per week, growing its footprint from 46 locations to more than […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Vice President of grocery merchandising at Wakefern Food Corp. Jeff is a remarkable example of a pharmacist expert and leader now transformed into an everyday grocery merchant. We were so impressed by his leadership, he is the winner of the DSN (Drug store news) + CPGGGUYS retail […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
The programming highlight of Tuesday’s Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) annual convention again was a Capstone presentation by recent graduates of USC’s Marshall School of Business’s Food Industry Management Program, focusing on the case for Grocery Savings Accounts (GSAs) in the mold of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).  I thought their arguments were compelling, I’ve […]
  1. Channel: Delivery
With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… •  DoorDash To Acquire Deliveroo From the New York Times: “DoorDash announced two deals worth billions of dollars on Tuesday, saying it has agreed to acquire Deliveroo, the British food delivery company, and SevenRooms, a platform used by hotels and restaurants to manage reservations and marketing. “The […]
  1. Channel: Grocery
On Monday, in my FaceTime commentary, I noted that in a Town Hall presentation at the WAFC convention, Albertsons never really addressed the new realities facing the company in the wake of the collapse of its proposed acquisition by Kroger.  I also was expecting some explanation to vendors of the company’s strong line against absorbing […]
  1. Department & Category
Just one story in today’s edition of MNB… The Monday general session at the annual Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) featured a Capstone presentation from folks who just-graduated from USC’s Marshall School of Business’s Food Industry Management Program.  The subject was how quantum computing could have a seismic impact on the food business, and […]
  1. Department & Category
In a category full of choice, there is an unwavering shopper appetite for innovation in crisps, nuts and snacks. From spicy flavours to value formats, PepsiCo reveals how retailers can make the most of an ever-growing category. The Savoury Snacking opportunity As 99% of people… This story continues at Promotional Feature | Blazing a trail: using […]
  1. Department & Category
Forging a Future Rooted in Ethical Eating Fueled by faith, affluence, and a rising appetite for authenticity, the GCC is fast becoming a fertile ground for a thriving halal food ecosystem. With strong cultural alignment and home to a predominantly Muslim population, the GCC is emerging as a powerhouse in building a sustainable future for […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by Shaan Modi, from New Jersey. Shaan is still in high school but was spotted by us at CAGNY (the annual consumer analysts gathering with senior CPG brand leaders) down in Florida in February. We observed him attend several sessions, and we quite surprised to see someone from […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  In an era when delivery apps, prepared meals, and rapid grocery innovation dominate, it’s fair to ask: Is going to the grocery store to cook at home — and doing all the dishes — still relevant? According ti Steven Johnson the Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® the answer is complex but […]
  1. Channel: Grocery
I’m reporting this week from the annual Western Association of Food Chains (WAFC) Convention in Palm Desert, California – a great place to network and learn, which is appropriate since a focus on education is a primary value for the organization.   On Sunday, in one of a series of Town Halls in which retailers […]
  1. Channel: Grocery
CBS Sunday Morning did a piece yesterday that profiled Wegmans, highlighting its unusual approach to management, dedicated focus on food, and voluntary limits on future growth.   Fascinating stuff, and you can watch it here: KC’s View: One of the things that is intriguing about Wegmans is its ability to have a real presence and […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  As economic pressures mount with inflation and fluctuating gas prices, today’s consumers have never been more “meal price transactional,” a term coined by Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA-based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers scrutinize every dollar spent, balancing the price, value, and service they receive — all while seeking convenience and quality. This delicate […]
  1. Stores & Formats
With Easter approaching and the weather (hopefully) warming up, barbecue season will soon be upon us. It’s a fixture that convenience retailers can really cash in on, particularly with the inevitable last-minute purchases and top-ups needed on the day. Convenience stores also benefit from the… This story continues at Hot stuff | In focus: Summer […]
  1. Channel: Restaurants
  This Mother’s Day, KFC and Benchmark Resorts & Hotels are turning dreams into drumsticks with a finger lickin’ fabulous getaway for the moms who really deserve a break. The beloved KFC Chicken & Waffles is taking center stage on hotel in-room dining menus for one unforgettable weekend of pampering, peace, and crispy perfection. For […]

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Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […]
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  2. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
  3. Channel: Mass
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Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […]
  1. Technology & Innovation
  2. Channel: Dollar/Value
  3. Channel: Grocery
  4. Channel: Mass
  5. Department & Category
  6. Department: Nonfood
  7. Corporate Strategy
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  15. Operations & Supply Chain
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There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […]
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  2. Department: Nonfood
  3. Media & Marketing
  4. Data & Insights
  5. Shopper & Customer
  6. Technology & Innovation
  7. Trends & External Forces
  8. Holiday & Events
  9. Operations & Supply Chain
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