Año: 2017

Paced by millennials and men, American shoppers continue to discover specialty foods as they become a more integral part of the American diet, according to "Today's Specialty Food Consumer," the annual report from the Specialty Food Association. Source: Instore

While the economy finally seems to have recovered from the Great Recession, complete with discussion of full employment and rising wages, the memo must have missed the retail industry.

With a plethora of competition in the marketplace, retailers such as The Kroger Co. must stay on the lookout for new ways to go to market, said J. Michael Schlotman, chief financial officer and executive vice-president of the Cincinnati-based company. Source: Food Business News

Retailers/wholesalers and suppliers have corraled the natural/organic segment for several reasons. One, they are following a growing consumer crowd that is demanding better-for-you products made with fewer ingredients. Source: Store Brand

In a seemingly contradictory marketplace increasingly influenced by millennials — where consumers prioritize health and wellness. Source: Store Brand

According to "Tire Power of Private Brands," a recent report from the Food Marketing Institute, Daymon and IRI, organic private brands represent a small but growing segment among supermarket chains and regional grocers. Source: Store Brand

As dramatic shopper-driven changes unfold throughout the retail industry, traditional approaches to trade marketing are being turned on their head. Source: Retail Leader

Driving sales with big data has Pepsico North America CEO Al Carey more excited than ever. Source: Retail Leader

Freshdirect has a profitable grocery home delivery business, increased funding and soon new distribution capacity to help it scale. Source: Retail Leader