Research & Analysis

Overall Inflation Cools, Grocery Ticks Up Slightly
Latest CPI data supports grocers’ focus on delivering value
Cross-Shopping Picks Up Across the Digital Channel
New Brick Meets Click/Mercatus data also affirms popularity of pickup

Shopper Behavior
Cashing In On the Halloween Trend
Total spending for 2nd most popular holiday is expected to reach a record $12.2B
Shopper Behavior
Younger Shoppers Opening Up Omnichannel Experimentation
Progressive Grocer talks with Acosta Group’s digital commerce pro about behavior-driven opportunities
Market Trends
A New Frugalism?
Progressive Grocer talks with Circana about how Americans are adopting a more European way of shopping at supermarkets
Holidays
How Amazon and Target Are Approaching the Holiday Selling Season
Retailers share details on discount events, season-long savings and curated assortments
Deli / Prepared Foods
Consumers Ditch From-Scratch Shopping for Easy Meal Solutions
How retailers can meet demand for pre-made meals as shoppers look for convenient and affordable solutions to supplement their weekly grocery shop
E-Commerce
Gopuff Introduces Student FAM Membership
Subscription to q-commerce service is 50% off for people attending college
Equipment & Design
How Vending Machines Can Help Grocery Retailers Boost Sales
Affordable, convenient, eye-catching purchasing options lure inflation-weary shoppers
Beverages
EXCLUSIVE: Behind ALDI’s Latest Foray Into Private Label Wine
Progressive Grocer spoke with grocer’s VP of national buying about the new line
Market Trends
Budget-Conscious Consumers Still Cooking at Home
Attest research shows that nearly 60% of shoppers have trouble affording food
Market Trends
Food Inflation Proves Sticky, Again
CPI for food at home ticks up 0.2% in August
E-Commerce
Deep Dive Into Online Grocery Shopper Behaviors
Acosta's study reflects prevalence of omnichannel shopping and the fulfillment trends Millennials are driving
Market Trends
Mass-Market Retailers Attracting More E-Grocery Customers Than Supermarkets
Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopping Survey also finds pickup posted highest gain in August

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