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

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Supermarket & Grocery Industry News
Banner Variety Within 3 Grocery Giants
This white paper analyzes the reach of three largest grocery holding companies in the United States – Ahold Delhaize, The Kroger Co., and Albertsons Companies.
Market Trends
Organic Produce Making a Comeback
Sales and volume edge up again in Q3
Shopper Behavior
The Problem With Dollar Stores
CSPI survey finds that shoppers want healthier food options
Market Trends
Why Retailers Must Address Phantom Inventory Issues
Retail Insight survey shows majority of shoppers experienced in-store out-of-stocks in past year
Government Relations
Food Insecurity On the Rise: Report
USDA discovers that 17M households are food insecure
Frozen Foods
Steady Purchasing Keeps Frozen Food Ahead of the Game
AFFI, FMI study finds grocery segment reached $74.2B in sales last year
Health & Wellness
Grocery Shopping for Mental Well-Being and Mindfulness
Supermarkets can be a hub for fresh solutions and tools
Events
Plant-Based Evolution
A recent trade show highlighted latest products in this sector
Mergers & Acquisitions
Opinion: Why the Kroger-Albertsons Merger Is Good for Union Workers
Industry expert weighs in on why deal should go through at a time of rising multichannel retailer competition and declining union membership
Solutions
Consumers' Push for Protein Reflected Across Grocery Categories
Higher-protein offerings expand well beyond the meat case and in offerings that span dayparts and formats
E-Commerce
How the On-Demand Era Is Influencing Online Purchase Behavior: Report
DoorDash survey reveals a change in how consumers are purchasing groceries
Market Trends
Whole Foods Market Shares Top 10 Grocery Trends for 2024
By-product ingredients, mini indulgences and water-saving solutions on the radar

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