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  • 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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  • Dukan Syko storefront

    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.
  • Amanda Oenbring, Upcycled Food Association

    Upcycled Products Gain Ground

    The market size of products made from food waste is expected to hit 83.25 billion by 2032, said Amanda Oenbring, CEO of Upcycled Food Association...
  • Shoprite Caper Cart

    More Caper Carts Come to ShopRite

    Wakefern Food Corp. will be adding more Instacart Caper Carts to four ShopRite stores in the Philadelphia area.
  • 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...
  • Fouth of July Festivities
    Trends and Statistics June 27, 2024

    July 4th Celebrants Shop Food, Alcohol

    Of the 63 percent of consumers who plan to celebrate Independence Day, 94 percent plan to make a purchase...
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  • bread aisle, woman shopping
    Industry Operations June 27, 2024

    FDA Warns Bakery Giant to Stop Falsely Claiming Allergens

    The FDA recently warned Bimbo Bakery, USA, owner of brands including Sara Lee, Thomas’, and Entenmann’s, to stop listing allergens that are allegedly not present in their products.
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