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  1. Department & Category
  When it comes to football’s biggest night of the year, there’s one thing every fan can rally behind—delicious food shared with family and friends. The Super Bowl isn’t just a game; it’s a celebration, a tradition, and an all-out feast! Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to enjoy […]
  1. CPG: Food
Cadbury has introduced Cadbury Dairy Milk Made to Share range, twelve limited edition on-pack designs for its 180g and 95g PMP bars. The suite of limited-edition bars, which will be available from the end of January, have been created to help shoppers “celebrate kindness and… This story continues at Cadbury Dairy Milk launches ‘made to […]
  1. CPG: Food
The American Cider Association (ACA) has named its next CEO. Monica Cohen, a former executive for Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), has been appointed CEO of the hard cider trade association, taking over less than a month ahead of the ACA’s largest annual industry event, CiderCon (February 4-7).
  1. CPG: Food
Cadbury has launched three new ice creams in stick and tub format, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mint Stick, Cadbury Dairy Milk Mini Sticks and Cadbury Crunchie Tub. The three new Cadbury ice cream formats are designed to tap into the growing snacking sector and broaden ice… This story continues at Cadbury broadens ice cream occasions Or […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Non-traditional retail venues such as offices, sporting arenas, and schools offer brands unique opportunities to connect with engaged audiences. However, navigating this distribution channel can be a challenge for emerging brands. Fortunately, Compass USA, one of the largest food service companies in the world, has developed solutions to help these brands navigate this complex distribution […]
  1. Department: Food
In 2020 my beloved local Fairway went under, and for five years the store space has languished, sitting dark and empty alongside several other shuttered chains: Modell’s, Subway (although somehow the Kohl’s has survived). However, one month ago the lights turned back on — with bright green flag chains strung across the parking lot and […]
  1. Holiday & Events
  As Thanksgiving approaches, many people imagine gathering around a table filled with classic dishes, from roasted turkey to creamy mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. But while the tradition is cherished, the reality of hosting Thanksgiving can be overwhelming, with endless hours of cooking, rising grocery bills, and the challenges of balancing varied taste preferences […]
  1. Holiday & Events
Food Club, a store brand managed by Topco Associates LLC, is partnering with Hallmark+ on a new campaign that puts its recipes for holiday treats and culinary concoctions front and center. Food Club, which offers everything from dairy items and eggs to bread and bakery goods, meat and poultry will use special marketing activations to […]
  1. Holiday & Events
  Thanksgiving is a time to gather, share, and, of course, indulge in a memorable meal. This year, with more Americans embracing diverse diets and healthier habits, “bring your own dish” might be the new Thanksgiving trend, especially as hosts try to accommodate an array of dietary preferences, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
With COVID-19 cases dropping in 2022, shoppers returned to physical stores, including supermarkets, while maintaining some of their e-shopping habits acquired in the pandemic. And in 2024, with shoppers visiting different supermarket stores and chains, and with greater frequency, we’re witnessing a new trend: the polychannel shopper.  If, during COVID-19, we noticed physical store shoppers shifting […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
  The early 2010s witnessed the rise of plant-based proteins, heralded as a “greener,” cost-efficient alternative to traditional meat. Brands like Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods captured public imagination and media attention, promising healthier diets, environmental sustainability, and affordable alternatives to animal-based products. However, according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […]
  1. Department: Beverage
A first for the UK market, Glebe Farm Foods has created a new ‘Tea-rrific’ that has been specifically designed to enhance tea for non-dairy drinkers the nation over. Glebe Farm Foods, producer of gluten-free, 100% pure British oats, has announced the launch of its latest… This story continues at PureOaty launches first ever oat drink […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
Cathedral City, from Saputo Dairy UK, is expanding its ‘Our Plant Based’ range with the launch of its Plant Based Smokey Block. Amid a rising trend of consumer interest in smokey flavour products within plant-based, the brand believes that the new SKU is ideal for… This story continues at Cathedral City launches Plant Based Smokey […]
  1. Trends & External Forces
As the global demand for meat, dairy, and other animal products grows, the need for efficient and sustainable animal nutrition solutions also increases. The expanding market for compound feeds and additives essential for enhancing animal health, growth, and productivity is a major factor in this trend.
  1. Department: Nonfood
By Matt Simon, Executive Director, Retail  Ask any pet parent and they’ll likely agree: The saying “you’re only as happy as your saddest child” doesn’t just apply to the parents of humans. Our Shopper Insights Survey found 86% of respondents in households with a dog or a cat said their pets contribute to their overall […]
  1. Department: Food
  The age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” has perplexed families for generations, often leading to indecision and reliance on fast food or takeout. Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes if your food marketing tactics look more like yesterday than tomorrow, you need to move forward.     However, convenience stores (C-stores) […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
Discover how your brand can meet the growing consumer demand for sustainability. We live in a world that is now 1.5C hotter than during pre-industrial times, with severe weather events that result in profound human and financial costs. The World Health Organization declares this burgeoning crisis “the single biggest health threat facing humanity”. Recognising the […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
  In today’s fast-paced world, the question of “What’s for dinner?” isn’t just a casual inquiry—it’s a reflection of broader consumer trends and economic factors. As lower commodity prices intersect with the growing demands of time-starved consumers who don’t want to cook from scratch, fast food and quick-service restaurants are stepping in to meet the […]
  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)
The retail industry is witnessing a paradigm shift, with private label products becoming a formidable force. Recent data underscores this trend, revealing a substantial surge in store brand market share. According to Circana sales data, store brands achieved unprecedented highs in both unit and dollar share during the first six months of 2024, compared to […]
  1. Department: Food
National Ice Cream Day, celebrated every third Sunday in July, owes its existence to President Reagan, who, in 1984, designated this day to honor a treat enjoyed by over 90% of Americans. His proclamation not only celebrated ice cream but also lauded the dairy industry. Reagan also declared July as National Ice Cream Month. Americans […]
  1. Department & Category
Whether the result of allergies or personal choice, speciality diets such as vegan, vegetarian, dairy- or gluten-free are fast becoming mainstream. According to the Food Standards Agency, about 6% of the UK population has a food allergy and, with that figure growing at 5% every… This story continues at Clean cuisine | In focus: Speciality […]
  1. Owned Brands (Private Label)
NEW YORK — Store brands reached all-time highs in both unit and dollar share during the first six months of 2024, compared to the same period a year ago, according to new Circana sales data provided exclusively to PLMA. Peggy Davies   Unit market share was 22.9% and dollar market share was 20.4%, as of June […]
  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers
CINCINNATI—Kroger Co. has identified the 579 stores and other assets it will divest if its planned $24.6 billion merger with Albertsons Cos. goes through. The 579 stores owned by both retailers are located in 18 states and Washington D.C., and include 124 locations in Washington state, 101 in Arizona, 91 in Colorado, and 63 in […]
  1. Shopper & Customer
ByLisa Maas, principal and practice lead, CircanaJoan Driggs, vice president of content and thought leadership, Circana Who among us hasn’t stopped short in a grocery store aisle, shopping cart wheels screeching, because a new product — seemingly created to fulfill a very specific recent craving, need, or void — suddenly catches your eye. Maybe you […]
  1. Department: Food
All the packaging for Clover and Country Life Spreadable is now fully recyclable As part of its commitment to ensure all packaging is reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025, the Saputo Dairy UK is removing the non-recyclable cover papers from its Clover, Utterly Butterly and… This story continues at Saputo UK introduces recyclable cover papers […]

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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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A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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  2. Technology & Innovation
There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]

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