Grocery store

Market Force study reveals America's top grocers, and what feeds consumers choice of where to shop

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
ALDI, NGA, Consumer, Amazon Fresh, Fry, Research, Club, Sam's Club, Grocery Outlet, Trader Joe's, Grocery store

Interestingly, "loyalty" to a grocery brand, doesn't necessarily translate to higher consumer proportional spending.

Key Points: 
  • Interestingly, "loyalty" to a grocery brand, doesn't necessarily translate to higher consumer proportional spending.
  • Trader Joe's, Wegman's, Publix, ALDI and Sam's Club all rank high in Market Force's loyalty index, but consumers using these brands spread their grocery dollars around.
  • Finally, in brand image terms, consumers give high marks to Trader Joe's, H-E-B, Grocery Outlet and Amazon Fresh.
  • To learn about the ranking study, visit with the Market Force team at the NGA show in Las Vegas, or call to set up a personalized tour through the results.

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop Expands to Minnesota with Acquisition of Blue Sun Soda Shop Locations

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Land, Candy, SPRING, Acquisition, Grocery store

SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, renowned for retail candy shop experiences including their World Famous $5 Candy Buffet, expands into Minnesota with the acquisition of three Blue Sun Soda Shop locations.

Key Points: 
  • SPRING LAKE PARK, Minn., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop, renowned for retail candy shop experiences including their World Famous $5 Candy Buffet, expands into Minnesota with the acquisition of three Blue Sun Soda Shop locations.
  • Founded in 2015 by Mark Lazarchic, Blue Sun Soda Shop has been a beloved fixture in the Minnesota community, offering craft sodas and nostalgic treats.
  • The Minnesota locations, in Spring Lake Park, Bloomington and Stillwater, mark Grandpa Joe's initial venture into the Land of 10,000 Lakes.
  • Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop is more than just a candy store; it's a destination for sweet nostalgia.

Momcozy Continues Major Expansion into Major US and UK Retail Channels Copy

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Friday, March 1, 2024
M5, Electronics, Catalog, Walmart, S12, Target, Grocery store

In February 2024 alone, Momcozy began selling a variety of 12 products, including its award-winning Seamless Nursing Bra , All-in-One Breast Pump , and Warming Vibration Lactation Massager through the US Army Exchange .

Key Points: 
  • In February 2024 alone, Momcozy began selling a variety of 12 products, including its award-winning Seamless Nursing Bra , All-in-One Breast Pump , and Warming Vibration Lactation Massager through the US Army Exchange .
  • Over the past couple weeks, the brand has also debuted with a trio of products on the website of UK electronics store Currys .
  • Walmart , one of the world’s largest online retailers, has sold Momcozy products including the S9 Pro, the 120-count milk storage bag , and a 50-count milk storage bag , since December.
  • At Target , another major US retail chain, Momcozy added its S9 Pro and S12 pro to the online catalog in October.

KeHE Fuels Growth for Fresh with New Fresh Marketplace

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Acquisition, Cheese, Kaph, Seafood, Meat, DPI, Grocery store

The national distributor rolled out the KeHE Fresh Marketplace ™ at the 2024 KeHE Summer Show.

Key Points: 
  • The national distributor rolled out the KeHE Fresh Marketplace ™ at the 2024 KeHE Summer Show.
  • “We have long been committed to Fresh products, but the KeHE Fresh Marketplace launch really helps define what makes our approach distinct,” said Laura Stidham, Specialty Cheese Category Manager at KeHE.
  • The company strengthened its Fresh and innovative product portfolio and advanced key strategic visions — including the KeHE Fresh Marketplace — to elevate consumers’ experience and empower retailers to distinguish themselves.
  • During the launch of Fresh Marketplace, KeHE shared new visuals, messaging, and training materials that bring the brand to life.

Salsify Announces Launch of the Salsify PXM Advance Platform, AI-Propelled for the 2nd Decade of the Digital Shelf

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Spend, GDSN, PXM, AI, Investment, PDP, Mechanics, Product information management, Synthetic media, Digital, Automation, Physical property, PDF, Grocery store, Trust, Partnership, Mobile phone

The new version also introduces the Salsify PXM App Center, a central homebase for PXM innovation from Salsify and their global network of partners.

Key Points: 
  • The new version also introduces the Salsify PXM App Center, a central homebase for PXM innovation from Salsify and their global network of partners.
  • Salsify spent three years and more than $20 million in product investments on Salsify PXM Advance to deliver the capabilities designed for the scale, efficiency, and automation customers require across the PXM lifecycle.
  • PXM Advance enables Salsify’s customers to accelerate their PXM operations, driving product experiences on the digital shelf that will capture shoppers’ attention, loyalty, and trust."
  • Salsify PXM Advance can help optimize every point on the digital shelf for maximum conversion.

Fresh2 Launches TikTok Video E-commerce Venture, Bridging the Gap Between Food Sources and Consumers

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Farm, Trust, Food industry, Food, Grocery store

This innovative venture marks a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize how consumers connect with food sources, bringing a fresh, dynamic approach to online shopping.

Key Points: 
  • This innovative venture marks a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize how consumers connect with food sources, bringing a fresh, dynamic approach to online shopping.
  • This ambitious expansion will offer an exclusive opportunity for consumers to engage directly with food sources like never before.
  • By providing live broadcasts from food plants and farms, Fresh2 aims to open a window into the source of food production, offering transparency and trust in every purchase.
  • "We are excited to pioneer this new way of connecting food producers directly with consumers," said Haohan Xu, CEO of Fresh2.

Blender Bites Expands U.S. Retail Presence with Launch into Southeastern Grocers Inc.

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
FWB, Winn-Dixie, Smoothie, Marketing, Mineral, Pharmacy, Harveys Supermarkets, Sugar, Probiotic, Blender, Drink, Liquid, BITE, WKN, Power, Grocery store

Blender Bites’ 1-Step Smoothies is now available on shelves at 291 Winn-Dixie stores out of 370, 22 Fresco y Más stores out of 28, and 1 Harveys Supermarket out of 25.

Key Points: 
  • Blender Bites’ 1-Step Smoothies is now available on shelves at 291 Winn-Dixie stores out of 370, 22 Fresco y Más stores out of 28, and 1 Harveys Supermarket out of 25.
  • Not only does this enhance the Company’s brand visibility, but it also bolsters Blender Bites’ mission to provide individuals in the region with healthier choices in their daily lives.
  • We are excited about the opportunities this launch brings to Blender Bites as we continue to serve our customers with innovative and health-conscious products,” stated Chelsie Hodge, Blender Bites CEO and Founder.
  • Blender Bites’ 1-Step Smoothies are made to simplify the smoothie process, and are made with organic fruits, greens and functional ingredients such as probiotics and immune supporting vitamins and minerals.

Fine Choice Foods Springs into US Marketplace, Rolls into Retail Locations Nationwide

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Delivery Services, Online Retail, Retail, Supermarket, Specialty, Food, Beverage, Love, Light, Family Fare, D&W Fresh Market, Albertsons, Culture, Growth, Safeway, HelloFresh, United Services Club, Grocery store

Fine Choice Foods, a leading producer of Asian-inspired foods throughout North America, today announced its line of fresh SUMM!

Key Points: 
  • Fine Choice Foods, a leading producer of Asian-inspired foods throughout North America, today announced its line of fresh SUMM!
  • retail packs are also now accessible via HelloFresh, the world's leading meal kit delivery service.
  • Founded as a small, family-owned store employing three people in Vancouver, BC, Fine Choice Foods is a market-leading producer of high-quality, fresh Asian-inspired foods specializing in spring rolls, gyoza dumplings and the original apple pie roll under the SUMM!
  • “Our expansion into the US retail market is a significant milestone as part of our long-term plan for growth,” said Jason Longden, CEO of Fine Choice Foods.

ReposiTrak Adds Six New Produce Companies to Its Rapidly Expanding Food Traceability Network

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Supply Chain Management, Retail, Technology, Software, Internet, Food, Beverage, TRAK, CTE, Restaurant, FDA, RTN, FTL, Vegetable, Software as a service, KDES-FM, Grocery store

ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of six produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).

Key Points: 
  • ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction SaaS platform, today announced the addition of six produce companies to the ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN).
  • These new members will efficiently exchange intricate, FDA-required Key Data Elements (KDEs) for each Critical Tracking Event (CTE) in their supply chains, ensuring proactive compliance well before the January 2026 deadline.
  • “ReposiTrak can track FTL foods, all foods in a single category or even every food you sell.”
    The ReposiTrak Traceability Network requires no additional hardware or software and the ReposiTrak team assists in making the connections needed under the new regulation.
  • Suppliers can connect to an unlimited number of trading partners and begin sharing data for a low, flat fee and there is no cost to retailers.

Walmart reports strong revenue growth of 5.7% with operating income growing faster at 30.4%; adjusted operating income up 13.2%

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Technology, Discount, Variety, Department Stores, Supermarket, Convenience Store, Home Goods, Fashion, Retail, Consumer Electronics, Online Retail, VIZIO, Investment, EPS, Walmart, CST, Multimedia, Webcast, Grocery store

This press release features multimedia.

Key Points: 
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240219441762/en/
    Consolidated revenue of $173.4 billion, up 5.7%, or 4.9% (cc)
    Consolidated gross margin rate up 39bps due to improvement at Walmart U.S.
    Consolidated operating income up $1.7 billion, or 30.4%; adjusted operating income up 13.2%, positively affected by currency and LIFO of 2.3% and 1.0%, respectively
    Global advertising business grew approximately 33%, including 22% for Walmart Connect in the U.S.
  • The event will be webcast live and is accessible by visiting https://corporate.walmart.com/news/events and selecting the Fourth Quarter Earnings Release event.
  • The webcast will be archived and available on the company website .