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    NRF Lauds Supreme Court Ruling

    The NRF welcomed Monday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing a lawsuit that says the Federal Reserve set its 2011 cap on debit card “swipe” fees too high.
  • Cocoa bean on tree
    Industry Operations July 02, 2024

    Cocoa Prices Begin to Fall

    As the weather improves in West Africa, cocoa prices have begun to fall...
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  • MIT Robot
    Industry Operations July 02, 2024

    Video: MIT Develops Grocery-Packing Robot

    Researchers from MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) recently showcased RoboGrocery, a robot that can pack grocery items...
  • Gavel
    Industry Operations July 02, 2024

    Colorado Court Rejects Kroger-Albertsons Merger-Related Dismissal

    Denver district court judge Andrew Luxen recently rejected Kroger and Albertsons motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser against their merger...
  • Bread aisle woman shopping
    Industry Operations July 02, 2024

    Consumer Spending Variation Perplexes CPG Companies

    CPG companies are experiencing a divide in their customer base: higher-income consumers are spending freely while lower-income shoppers are tightening their spending.
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    Specialty Grocer Blends Syrian, Korean Offerings

    The owners of a popular Brooklyn takeout restaurant that combines Syrian and Korean cuisines have opened a small, bodega-style grocery store that does the same.
  • Grocery Store Shopping
    Industry Operations July 01, 2024

    Canadian Conglomerate Buys Save Mart

    Vancouver, Canada-based Jim Pattison Group (JPG) recently acquired California-headquartered grocery chain Save Mart Cos.
  • Man putting alcohol bottle in DoorDash bag
    Industry Operations July 01, 2024

    DoorDash Alcohol Delivery Expands to Maryland

    DoorDash said today that consumers in Maryland can now order alcohol products for delivery from local merchants on its platform.
  • Walgreens storefront
    Industry Operations July 01, 2024

    Shifting Trends Negatively Impact Drugstores

    “We are at a point where the current pharmacy model is not sustainable,” said Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.
  • 2024 Summer Show signage
    Summer Fancy Food Show July 01, 2024

    68th Summer Fancy Food Show Drew Thousands

    More than 29,000 specialty food and beverage industry professionals came together for the 68th Summer Fancy Food Show.
  • Dollar General
    Industry Operations July 01, 2024

    Oregon County Bans Chain Stores

    In Oregon’s Wallowa County, a recent ordinance bans “formula” businesses from operating within the city amid concerns over the spread of dollar stores throughout the area...
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  • Fiesta Market
    Industry Operations By: Mark Hamstra June 28, 2024

    Fiesta Mart Opens First New Store in Nine Years

    Fiesta Mart held a grand opening for its first new store since 2015 this week in Lewisville, Texas.
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  • Small cafe counter

    NY Eateries Invest in Takeout-Only Strategy

    Coffee shops and fast-food chains, particularly in New York City, are leveraging smaller, takeout-focused formats...
  • Trendspotter panel '24 Summer Show

    Approachability, Familiarity With a Twist Stand Out at Fancy Food Show

    Approachable specialties that may act as a gateway to other innovative fare were among the trends spotted on the Summer Fancy Food Show floor.
  • FMI Report
    Industry Operations June 27, 2024

    Industry Names Challenges, Strategic Investments

    The food industry is investing in strategies to modernize the grocery shopping experience while dealing with asset protection concerns and inflationary challenges...