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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Kroger lists stores it will divest for merger deal

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 […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Building Buzz: Why New Products are Essential for Retail and CPG Success

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 […]
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  1. Department: Food

Saputo UK introduces recyclable cover papers

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. Owned Brands (Private Label)

Inflation weary consumers turn to Dollar General store brands

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Although inflation’s pace has slowed since the middle of 2022, the cost of everyday essentials continues to rise. At Dollar General, more shoppers are experimenting with store brands as they seek ways to lessen the strain on their family budgets, says Jackie Li, senior vice president, private brands and global sourcing at […]
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  1. CPG: Food

FDA Issues Recall for Crecelac Goat Milk Infant Formula

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety alert regarding Crecelac Goat Milk Infant Formula and other infant formula products imported and distributed by Dairy Manufacturers Inc. The alert highlights Cronobacter contamination concerns with Crecelac Infant Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula. Although Dairy Manufacturers Inc. initiated a recall on May 24, 2024, […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Top Trends and Leading Brands in Plant-Based Meat Market

In recent years, the global food industry has experienced a significant transformation as an increasing number of consumers adopt plant-based protein alternatives. The rising demand for veggie burgers, meatless sausages, dairy-free milk, and plant-based yogurts not only reflects changing consumer preferences but also highlights a growing awareness of the environmental, health, and ethical impacts of […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Dairy Manufacturers Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Baby Formula

In a significant move, Dairy Manufacturers Inc., a Texas-based company, has initiated a voluntary recall of several baby formula products after they were found to be noncompliant with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The recall encompasses all lot codes of three specific products: Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12, and Farmalac 0-12 Low Lactose. […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Belgian grocery retailer Colruyt Group tests out StrongPoint lockers for online shopping service Collect&Go

StrongPoint reports that Belgian retailer Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, is trialling its grocery lockers for e-commerce orders.  The lockers will be installed at a number of Colruyt Group locations, providing customers with a way to collect their online groceries. “We are thrilled to partner with Collect&Go, Colruyt Group’s online shopping service, and have […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

Here’s the Scoop: Petco Now Offers Dog-Friendly Ice Cream

Petco, partnering with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream and human-grade dog food brand Ollie, will offer canine-safe ice cream for hot dogs seeking a cool treat. The non-dairy peanut butter and banana recipe is now available at Van Leeuwen scoop shops across the country, as well as at most Petco locations and online at petco.com for […]
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  1. Department: Food

Walmart opens bigger Neighborhood Markets

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart recently opened two new Neighborhood Markets, one in Florida and one in Georgia, that offer expanded assortments and more space for pickup and delivery. The new stores, one in the Dune Lakes area of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and the other in the Vine City neighborhood of Atlanta, feature updated layouts […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Walmart Debuts 300-Item Private Label Food Line, Opens Third Consolidation Center

Touted as its biggest private label launch in 20 years, Walmart has introduced Bettergoods, a line of 300 food products priced up to $15, with most products available for under $5. Many of the Bettergoods items — which span categories including frozen, dairy, snacks, beverages, pasta and chocolate — are unique to Walmart rather than […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Müller launches milk drinks category advice programme

Dairy specialist Müller has unveiled a new category advice initiative for milk drinks to complement its “Make Pots of Profit” advice programme for yogurts and desserts launched last year. Müller says the milk drinks category is huge, with sales of £350m a year in convenience… This story continues at Müller launches milk drinks category advice […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Walmart introduces new grocery brand

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is pitching a new private-label grocery brand, bettergoods, to shoppers looking for “elevated culinary experiences.” Bettergoods represents the retailer’s biggest store-label food brand in 20 years in terms of its breadth of items, some of which are just hitting Walmart stores and its website. As the rollout continues through autumn, there […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Post-Brexit border checks begin; food price rises expected

UK inspections of European food, animal and plant product imports have come into force. Aimed at improving biosecurity, plant and animal inspectors will examine a proportion of imported goods including fresh meat, fish, and dairy produce. Importers fear this will disrupt supply chains, particularly for… This story continues at Post-Brexit border checks begin; food price […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Grocerant Guru’s Full-Flavored Forecast: 2024’s Flavorful Trends

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a peek at what’s hot in the culinary world! Once again Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® and his team,  are seeing some new signals of our ever-evolving consumer focused adoption of fresh food with functionality; including botanical infusions, and even a touch […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy awareness

Saputo Dairy’s dairy-free brand Vitalite UK, has partnered with training provider The Allergy Badge to campaign for better industry awareness of food allergies as it unveils a package of free support for retailers. The dairy-free spread has undertaken new research to shine a light on… This story continues at Vitalite announces retailer support for allergy […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Ranked: The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. The Largest U.S. Corporations by Number of Employees This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Revenue and profit are common measures for measuring the size of […]
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  1. Department & Category

How and Where Consumers Buy Fast Meals is Evolving

  It’s at the intersection of yesterday fast-food restaurant and playground and time starved consumers that today’s consumers is opting for fresh food fast and simple according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.  The drive-thru has been a fast-food staple for decades, but the way we get our burgers and […]
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  1. Department: Food

Surprising Fresh Meal Solutions: Convenience Stores

  Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® believes that customer migration from the restaurant sector to the convenience store sector will continue. In the bustling world of quick bites and on-the-go meals, convenience stores have quietly transformed into unexpected champions of fresh food. These unassuming neighborhood pit stops, once synonymous with chips, sodas, and […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Cadbury launches ‘Yours for 200 Years’ limited edition packaging

Cadbury has released a new limited edition 360g Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar with ‘Yours for 200 Years’ vintage-style design on front-of-pack. Closely following the launch of limited-edition Cadbury Dairy Milk bars, which are available in seven different collectable designs to commemorate Cadbury’s 200th anniversary celebrations,… This story continues at Cadbury launches ‘Yours for 200 Years’ […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

How Do Democrats and Republicans Feel About Certain U.S. Industries?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Industry Favorability, by Political Party 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. Much and more has been written, in the last decade particularly, about the U.S. […]
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  1. Channel: Mass

Co-op invests in low-carbon tech and claims a convenience retailer first as SBTi validates its net zero targets

Co-op has become the first UK convenience retailer to have its net zero targets validated by the globally recognised Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi – a body that assesses corporate climate targets – has given the thumbs up to its near-term and overall targets to become net zero across its own operations by 2035, […]
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  1. Channel: Dollar/Value

Dollar Tree retrenching after disappointing Q4

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. reported disappointing quarterly earnings and offered a downbeat outlook on March 13 and announced plans to shutter about 1,000 stores, nearly all of which operate under its Family Dollar banner. As part of an ongoing portfolio review, company executives have identified some 600 Family Dollar stores to close in […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Progressive Grocer’s 75th Consumer Expenditures Study is Insightful

  Insights of consumers are a tool that every marketing team can benefit from. In the case of Progressive Grocer, they go directly to shoppers to explore not only what they’re buying in supermarkets, but also why they’re making certain decisions.  In a great article by Jenny McTaggart the insights are easy to absorb. Steven […]
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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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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

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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