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Grocery prices soar 12.2% as inflation hits fresh four-decade high
Food-at-home prices rose in June at the fastest annual rate since April 1979, while overall inflation came in at 9.1%, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.
By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2022 -
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Q&AHow food inflation is shaping the shopping habits of price-sensitive consumers
These shoppers “are turning their back on the products they have been loyal to” as inflation grows, said Josh McCann, head of HQ client delivery and analytics at Symphony RetailAI.
By Samantha Oller • June 28, 2022 -
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Consumer Brands Association CEO leaving to lead travel group
Since Geoff Freeman took the helm nearly four years ago, the once-struggling organization has focused its priorities and welcomed several members.
By Christopher Doering • June 23, 2022 -
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Forty-one percent of shoppers are buying more private brands, report finds
More than three-quarters of consumers who said they are purchasing more store brands during the pandemic said they will continue to do so in the future, according to the Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2022 -
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Grocery prices skyrocket 11.9% as high inflation hovers
In May, food-at-home prices saw the largest 12-month increase since the period ending April 1979, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 10, 2022 -
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More consumers look for clean eating as they battle stress, survey shows
The International Food Information Council's annual survey shows that more than half of U.S. consumers are now following a diet or eating pattern, while nearly three in four snack daily.
By Megan Poinski • May 26, 2022 -
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Consumers wrestle with shortages, sticker shock in the grocery aisle
The combination of hard-to-find food items and higher prices is opening a window of opportunity for private label brands, according to Morning Consult research.
By Chris Casey • May 23, 2022 -
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Grocery prices soar 10.8% as inflation remains high
In April, food-at-home prices saw the largest 12-month increase since November 1980, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 11, 2022 -
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H-E-B adds in-store video storytelling to its alcohol aisles
The Texas grocery chain has placed digital tablets in the wine and beer aisles at approximately 120 stores to help shoppers learn more about brands and make selections.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 5, 2022 -
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Grocery prices increase 10% as inflation continues to rise
Food and energy costs pushed inflation up 8.5% on an annual basis, setting a new 40-year high as consumers feel the pinch.
By Jeff Wells • April 12, 2022 -
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Save Mart looks to add 'hundreds' of private label items yearly
The recently acquired company is adding new brands and line extensions across its three store brand tiers: low-price, national brand equivalent and premium.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 4, 2022 -
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On Special: Balls Food Stores' deli assortment
The Midwestern retailer is seeing strong interest in pre-sliced meats and cheeses, and salad bar sales are slowly regaining steam.
By Sam Silverstein • March 31, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationCorrugated boxes: The ultimate expression of a circular economy
Learn how corrugated boxes are manufactured, used and recycled with the utmost care to maintain circularity and prevent waste throughout the supply chain – all the way to consumers' homes.
March 28, 2022 -
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Grocery prices jump 8.6% as inflation soars even higher
The federal government's food-at-home Consumer Price Index accelerated in February at its quickest pace since 1981, putting even more strain on consumers' wallets.
By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2022 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Has supply chain disruption taught grocers to tame their assortments?
Companies are starting to see the benefits of a streamlined product selection as they confront an age-old industry problem.
By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2022 -
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Sponsored by Fibre Box AssociationCorrugated boxes: The ultimate expression of a circular economy
Circularity is the epitome of sustainable materials management – linking all life cycle stages for production, use and reuse to protect the environment.
March 7, 2022 -
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Grocery prices rise sharply as inflation hits new 40-year high
The food-at-home price index rose 7.4% over the past year, with prices across five out of six major grocery categories going up, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 10, 2022 -
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Sustainability label claims are influencing more consumers, survey finds
Nearly four in 10 U.S. consumers would be more likely to purchase a food product that highlights sustainable sourcing or other qualities, according to Cargill.
By Chris Casey , Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 8, 2022 -
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New private label products outpace brand name offerings during pandemic, study finds
Shopper intelligence firm Catalina also said inflation is causing store brands to highlight quality and value while the price differential with some national products shrinks.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2022 -
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On Special: Why The Giant Company is adding plant-based sections
Housing products in designated spaces is one of the merchandising strategies the Ahold Delhaize banner has found success with as it looks to grow its assortment.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 26, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow grocers are managing the twin pressures of inflation and supply chain disruption
Companies are turning to personalized promotions, private label and plain-old resourcefulness as they closely monitor the habits of their frustrated customers.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 24, 2022 -
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Gopuff launches its first private label line
The delivery company plans to launch multiple store brands, beginning with Basically, which includes snacks, cleaning products and household goods.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Hy-Vee extends nationwide push with ship-to-home sites
WholeLotta Good delivers more than 5,000 better-for-you products and builds on pet and grocery storefronts the grocer has recently launched.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2022 -
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Hy-Vee launches two ship-to-home services
The grocer is expanding its reach with a new online pet shop and home goods assortment, and has more digital marketplace offerings in the works.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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As food prices rise, survey finds thresholds where consumers stop buying
Shoppers are willing to stomach higher jumps on lower-cost staples like milk and bread, but may also switch to less expensive brands, according to research from Ingredient Communications.
By Samantha Oller • Dec. 10, 2021
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