Retail
Innovative product offerings, new technologies and upcoming produce seasons were among the topics exhibitors at the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show shared with booth visitors.
The hiring initiative for store and warehouse associates comes as the discount grocer continues to open new stores throughout the U.S.
After another less-than-thrilling quarter, Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market Inc. said it plans to focus on what its core “Whole Foodies” want.
Partnering with retailers to promote their product can spur demand and boost sales, many Michigan apple grower-shippers have found.
Salinas, Calif.-based Naturipe Farms will have its 9.8-ounce Mighty Blues jumbo blueberry pack available from all of its production regions this season, said Kasey Kelley, director of business development.
The Mushroom Council is preparing for a late summer/fall campaign that spotlights how mushrooms are a nutritious, delicious and budget-friendly solution in the face of rising food prices.
The Salisbury, N.C.-based grocer is bringing local produce even closer to home with its continually expanding Local Goodness program.
For many Americans, fall means sports — which of course, also means game-time snacking. This is where avocados can play an important role.
Known around the world as a place to buy affordable groceries and more, Walmart says it sees inflation driving shoppers from a variety of income levels to its stores, as consumers prioritize spending.
CHICAGO — With apologies to Mother Nature, there is just one boss for apple marketers and retailers, one Walmart executive believes.
With the World Cup soccer tournament set to begin in November, Avocados From Mexico and Mexican chip maker Takis have created a new marketing campaign that should score with guacamole fans.
CHICAGO — Describing how consumers are adjusting their shopping habits in response to inflation, retail consultant Tom Barnes outlined strategies for success for marketers and retailers.
The Woodbury, Minn.-based grocer recently began offering Fyffes Fair Trade Certified Bananas, as part of its ongoing efforts to support responsible companies.
Sobeys Inc. is dedicated to expanding its local produce selection.
With three-year revenue growth of 1,385%, the Indianapolis-based Market Wagon has been ranked No. 450 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 annual list.
Despite the challenges of inflation and the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, business overall seems to be strong for produce suppliers in the Boston area market.
BelleHarvest Sales Inc., Belding, Mich., plans to grow its partnership with the PAW Patrol animated kids TV series, said president Nick Mascari.
The Lansing-based Michigan Apple Committee is using social media, including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, to build interest in the coming Michigan apple harvest, said Diane Smith, executive director.
As part of its ongoing efforts to expand the local, fresh offerings in its stores, the Cincinnati-based company has named the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator program.
The USDA’s new forecast for retail grocery inflation in 2022 tops 10%, close to three times the 3.5% inflation rate in 2021.
The companies say the planned acquisition will unite both brands to deliver a more sustainable grocery experience, and put the combined business on track to cross $1 billion in sales by early 2024.
FMI — The Food Industry Association’s new industry survey, “The Food Retailing Industry Speaks,” finds that retailers and suppliers face a multitude of challenges, along with opportunity.
A look at Fortune’s recently released 2022 Best Workplaces in Retail list, reveals the top 20 retailers leading in attracting and retaining talent.
The company’s Gameday Sweetness-Winning Recipe premium sweet onion promotion featuring in-store bins, point-of-sale material and an in-store contest for retailers will kick off in mid-October.
Watsonville, Calif.-based Driscoll’s has launched its latest digital projects to help inform consumers about the brand’s high-flavor strawberry options.
Beginning this fall, Sprouts shoppers can visit the DoorDash mobile app or website, where they can choose to have their fresh produce and groceries delivered on-demand or later in the week.
Giving apple consumers great quality fruit goes a long way to ensuring repeat retail purchases, despite the friction of inflation in the produce department, Washington apple marketers say.
Average annual consumer expenditures rose 9.1% in 2021, including a massive 13.4% increase in expenditures on food, a new report reveals.
Do you know which farmers market is no. 1 in America? American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition hope to answer during the annual 2022 America’s Farmers Market Celebration.
Food prices are still hot to handle, the latest Consumer Price Index report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates.