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Non-Traditional Fresh Food Retailers Are Disrupting the Industry in 2025

  When Ronald Reagan famously declared, “Tear down this wall,” he wasn’t talking about the barriers in fresh food retail—but today, those walls are crumbling faster than ever. In 2025, the food industry has fully entered a phase of accelerated channel blurring and consumer-driven disruption. What was once the realm of traditional grocers is now […]
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Lidl Introduces High-Quality, Low-Priced Private-Label Meat Brand, Butcher’s Specialty

Lidl has introduced its very first private-label meat brand, Butcher’s Specialty, promising customers a select choice of curated products and lower prices. The retailer introduced the new line of hand-cut meat in May 2025, according to a press release. The selection includes USDA Choice beef, organic beef, grass-fed beef, antibiotic-free chicken, all-natural pork, lamb, and […]
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  1. 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 […]
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Thursday Eye-Openers

With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… •  Albertsons Unveils New Own-Label Meal Line Albertsons this week announced the launch of a new private label, Chef’s Counter, which it described as being “designed to bring chef-inspired flavors and tastes to customers in a convenient, easy and affordable way. Created to meet growing consumer demand […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Co-op promises ‘improved stock availability’ as it recovers from cyber attack

Co-op has promised improved stock availability as it recovers from the cyber attack in April. There have been reports of consequential shortages and near-empty shelves at some stores with the supplier issues filtering down to some Nisa and Costcutter stores. Several Co-op own label and… This story continues at Co-op promises ‘improved stock availability’ as […]
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Chuck E. Cheese Is Offering Its New Dippin’ Dots Flavor for Free on May 14

Chuck E. Cheese is unveiling a new Dippin’ Dots flavor and offering its customers the chance to try it for free for one day only. Per a company press release, Chuck E.’s Cookie Crunch is a brand-new flavor exclusively available at Chuck E. Cheese restaurants around the country thanks to a partnership between the entertainment […]
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Mini profile: Glasgow retailer invests in store transformation

Ali’s Nisa Royston store in Glasgow has undergone a major transformation with a strong focus on the Co-op own brand range. Store owner Raheem Ali Razaq has invested significantly in a full refit that includes a redesigned store layout, enhanced product range, and modernised in-store… This story continues at Mini profile: Glasgow retailer invests in […]
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The Evolution of Sustainability: From Green Claims to Eco-Specific

Uncover the evolving landscape of sustainability in advertising. This Marketing Intelligence analysis article dissects nearly 320,000 food, drink, and beauty ads launched between 2019 and 2024, zeroing in on how sustainability claims are being used. Get targeted insights into this crucial CPG communication strategy. Eager to learn more? Download your free copy of the full […]
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Target refreshes Boots & Barkley pet brand

​[[{“value”:” Dive Brief Featuring new products and packaging, the private label is also value-priced, with two-thirds of the items selling for less than $10. Published May 2, 2025 By Howard Ruben Target refreshed its Boots & Barkley pet accessories private label in April 2025 with over 150 new products. Courtesy of Target “}]] 
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

JCPenney Launches Plus-Size Apparel Line with Supermodel Ashley Graham

JCPenney has partnered with plus-size supermodel and entrepreneur Ashley Graham to create a namesake collection for full-figured women that is scheduled to launch this fall. The retailer has consistently offered products designed for a range of body types, andall of its private label brands are offered in extended sizes. Graham, who made history as the […]
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  1. Data & Insights

5 High-Impact E-Commerce Strategies Your Brand Isn’t Using (Yet!)

E-commerce brands often chase surface-level metrics like sales volume and return on ad spend (ROAS), believing these numbers define growth. While important, they don’t tell the full story. Brands that focus only on these metrics risk leaving money on the table. The real key to sustainable growth lies in a deeper, more strategic approach — […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Sansolo Speaks:  Some Problems Cannot Be Diapered Over

By Michael Sansolo Mel Brooks put it this way: “Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die.” In other words, things only really matter when they impact me. On Monday, KC posted a piece about problems with Kirkland diapers and resulting complaints from some parents.  […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Industry first as Tesco partners with GS1 UK to test out QR codes in place of traditional barcodes in select stores

As part of an expanded pilot, Tesco is trialling QR codes powered by GS1 in a small number of stores. This replaces traditional barcodes on 12 own brand meat and produce lines in a small number of locations across southern England. Developed in collaboration with GS1 UK and ten supplier partners, the initiative is primarily […]
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  1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital

7-Eleven Fresh Food Forward

  How Food Innovation, Strategic Investment & Customer-Centric Execution Will Drive Growth As the convenience store industry evolves to meet the demands of a more food-savvy, on-the-go consumer, 7-Eleven is doubling down on fresh food, digital delivery, and proprietary innovation—and it’s not just catching up. It’s moving Fresh Food Forward. The C-Store Food Evolution: By […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Big step forward for Shopify and OpenAI developed ChatGTP as the pair enter into retail partnership

OpenAI is gearing up to add an online shopping experience to ChatGPT via an integration with Shopify. New code strings in ChatGPT’s public web bundle, “buy_now”, price and shipping fields, product-offer ratings, and “shopify_checkout_url”, indicate that OpenAI is wiring a native purchase flow into the assistant. The snippet suggests a hand off to Shopify’s hosted […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Thriving vs. Struggling: What Sets Growing Restaurant Chains Apart in Q1 2025?

  The food industry is undergoing a seismic shift, with consumer preferences evolving toward convenience, freshness, and customization. The grocerant concept—where restaurants blend grocery-style fresh offerings with fast-casual convenience—continues to influence foot traffic trends. According to Q1 2025 data, some chains are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Let’s explore five shared traits of […]
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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: Ecommerce & Digital

Evolution of Apps

A couple years ago, Cory Doctorow observed a phenomenon in online products and platforms that he dubbed “enshittification”: “Here is how platforms die: First, they are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally, they abuse those business customers to claw back all the value […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How To Talk To Shoppers About Tariffs

Often in this space, attention has been paid to how Stew Leonard’s effectively communicates with customers – something that MNB would argue is more important than ever at the moment as tariffs and economic volatility threaten price stability at the nation’s food stores. Over the weekend, Stew Leonard’s once again raised the bar on how […]
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Co-op to reduce price of own-brand to Nisa retailers

Co-op Wholesale (formerly Nisa) is to invest £800,000 into cutting the wholesale selling price (WSP) of key Co-op own-brand lines in a move aimed at “reinforcing its support for retailers across high-volume, essential products”. This move will see Co-op Wholesale double the range of key… This story continues at Co-op to reduce price of own-brand […]
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Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […]
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Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI

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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What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications?

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 […]
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Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits

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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State of the Consumer Report

[Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […]
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