Retail
Four retail grocers earned spots on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail list, recognized for fostering strong employee cultures and supportive work environments.
The Reidsville, Ga.-based company is leveraging name, image and likeness (NIL) partnerships with college athletes — including University of Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen and Georgia Southern University wide receiver Josh Dallas — in an effort to connect with the next generation of shoppers.
Vroom Delivery is partnering with Instacart’s Carrot Ads platform to bring sponsored product and display ads to 3,500 convenience stores nationwide.
Apples under the Morning Kiss brand and pears debuting under the Bright Bounty brand will be available in 2-lb. bags, as well as bulk cartons.
Retailers can maximize the early-season opportunity with simple, impactful tactics, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for the company.
According to Circana and IFPA research, 65% of consumers cite health as the main reason they buy fresh produce.
Influencers like Angela Yvonne of VeganPopEats are turning low-cost Aldi produce hauls into viral lessons on how to eat healthy and plant-based on a budget.
The mandarin brand plans to reward a “sweet teacher” with a $10,000 cash prize and encourage families to “Snack to School” with an East Coast road tour.
The company says its partnership with Instacart’s FoodStorm platform strengthens its made-to-order offerings and streamlines omnichannel ordering across its grocery banners.
Category Partners shares data-backed insights and retail implications for suppliers and marketers.
RSA America says the partnership will aid independent grocers looking to compete with national chains through smart, scalable and affordable technology.
Numerator’s 2025 Labor Day Intentions report shows grilling will dominate holiday celebrations, and Trader Joe’s podcast offers a timely example of how retailers can spark shopper inspiration with creative, produce-driven grilling ideas.
While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 38.9% surge in farm prices for fresh and dry vegetables in July, the reality of how — if at all — that spike will impact retail pricing is more nuanced.
Sweetpotatoes will be “suiting up” for this limited-time football packaging promotion, running September and October.
The Food System Outlook 2025 report shows millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the food industry, with 90% prioritizing healthy, fresh and clean-label foods over other expenses, even during economic hardship.
As the company rolls out same-day delivery of fresh perishables in more than 1,000 U.S. cities, industry experts are weighing the impact on growers, shippers and rival retailers.
Retailers and customers are preparing for rising prices, supply disruptions and potentially less variety.
A new survey by the Idaho Potato Commission reveals the top homemade potato dishes in every U.S. region, just in time for National Potato Day on Aug. 19
In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, branding expert Jean Pierre Lacroix shares three ways grocers can use emotional design, storytelling and nostalgia to create instant connections with shoppers and boost sales.
A record number of monthly users for e-grocery services helped fuel sales growth, as “free” delivery combined with convenience continues to attract customers, according to Brick Meets Click shopper survey.
AFM’s fall initiatives will once again include promotions for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and college football.
The online retailer has expanded its same-day service to include fresh perishables, intensifying competition with grocery and quick-commerce rivals while creating new opportunities for fresh produce suppliers.
The unified platform eliminates manual processes, enhances compliance and speeds retail connectivity for growers and shippers.
Advanced capabilities improve execution in departments where one in three shoppers say quality determines where they shop.
The anticipated surge in shopper traffic provide a prime time to align retail promotions.
Kroger shares easy ways to make a fresh family meal together, centered around in-season fruits and vegetables that even the youngest kids can enjoy preparing.
Whether it’s promoting emerging varieties or leveraging influencer partnerships and functional food trends, the mushroom category continues to grow in more ways than one.
Thousands of Dollar General locations will offer on-demand delivery of food and household staples through Uber Eats starting Aug. 8.
Influencers like Angela Yvonne of VeganPopEats are turning budget grocery trips into viral content, inspiring millions of viewers to shop smarter, starting in the produce aisle at Aldi.
Fall advertising, influencer partnerships and digital marketing efforts will focus on several topics, the organization says.