Retail
Retailers can leverage peak demand for avocados, limes, tomatoes and peppers with creative promotions, festive displays and cross-merchandising strategies.
The Midwest grocer taps Instacart’s Carrot Ads solution to expand retail media advertising for CPG brands.
Year-over-year growth of 33% in both 2023 and 2024 indicates that the fruit continues to be a sought-after product with increasing consumer demand, the company says.
Associated Wholesale Grocers said total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders was a record $642.1 million, up 6.53%.
The 2025 AWG Innovation Showcase, held March 24-26 in Overland Park, Kan., featured innovative solutions, new concepts, the latest trends and strategies to drive retail success in the grocery industry.
The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says.
The program helps retailers take advantage of the surge in seafood sales during Lent by putting fresh produce at the center of the action, the company says.
Along with the exclusive discounts, Amazon introduced a new private-label brand and enhancements to its online grocery shopping experience.
The retailer is marking National Nutrition Month with a guide to seasonal produce and fresh recipes.
Bako Sweet says creating vibrant, impactful displays with its color-drenched bags of sweetpotatoes can draw in customers this Easter season.
Users can identify products that can support health goals and add ingredients to their shopping carts from the association’s Diabetes Food Hub recipes found in the Instacart experience.
A collaboration with the American Diabetes Association simplifies healthier shopping with expert nutrition guidance, product recommendations and shoppable recipes to inform and guide consumers, Instacart says.
With the latest addition, the network of stores that accept SNAP/EBT online payments on the DoorDash Marketplace nearly doubles to over 35,000 stores.
Three new supercenters are set to open May 8 in Austintown, Medina and Richmond Heights.
Desiree Pardo Morales, founder of TropicalFruitBox.com, transformed her family’s whole business, WP Produce, into a thriving direct-to-consumer platform, making tropical and exotic fruits accessible to consumers nationwide.
The company earned a 2025 BrandSpark Most Trusted Award, as determined by survey of more than 35,000 consumers.
DoorDash said it continues to accelerate its momentum in retail and grocery, providing tools and technology to reach both new and loyal customers.
Index Fresh said California Crema avocados pack flavor and nutritional density and pair resilience with responsibility.
Highlighting the science of Artic apples, the company said it hopes to inspire kids and families to embrace healthy habits.
As part of a new campaign, shoppers can now find the character on millions of Dole pineapples and bananas throughout North America.
Bagged potatoes accounted for 80% of dollar share in the category last year, according to Potatoes USA, and their preference for big bags is increasing.
The U.S. imported about 10.4 billion pounds, up from 10.2 billion pounds in 2023, according to the USDA.
Yael Cosset, Kroger’s senior vice president and chief information officer, will lead the function as executive vice president and chief digital officer.
Multiple Texas clubs and gas stations are set to open in the Dallas-Fort Worth area in early 2026.
Though bulk still dominates sales, consumers are turning more to these pack sizes to shopping convenience and smaller onions that are more recipe friendly.
The results underscore the continued momentum from aggressive membership and subscription strategies, with key performance indicators showing robust growth across the board, says Brick Meets Click.
Fruit World encourages retailers to take advantage of peak citrus season by showcasing a vibrant, diverse selection that aligns with health-conscious consumers.
During a Southern Exposure session on retail and foodservice trends, panelists said it’s an uncertain time in the industry.
FreshDirect will now offer delivery to Uber Eats’ New York City customer base, offering more options for same-day delivery and further expanding its reach.
“The Power of Produce 2025” highlights digital engagement and other preferences of younger shoppers driving shifts in the industry.