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Surgeon general calls for expanded warnings on alcoholSurgeon general calls for expanded warnings on alcohol

Vivek Murthy cited the growing links between alcohol and many forms of cancer

byHeather Lalley, Managing editor
Jan 3, 2025
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Soaring demand for weight-loss drugs could change food spendingSoaring demand for weight-loss drugs could change food spending
byJonathan Maze
Jan 3, 2025
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Over a third of New Year’s resolutions focus on physical healthOver a third of New Year’s resolutions focus on physical health
byTimothy Inklebarger
Jan 2, 2025
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Retail food inflation outpaced restaurant menu prices for 2nd time in three monthsRetail food inflation outpaced restaurant menu prices for 2nd time in three months
byJonathan Maze
Dec 11, 2024
1 Min Read
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Shoppers still concerned about inflation but focused on healthy eatingShoppers still concerned about inflation but focused on healthy eating
byTimothy Inklebarger
Dec 6, 2024
1 Min Read
Products from Natural Grocers' 2025 trends
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Natural Grocers’ 2025 trend predictionsNatural Grocers’ 2025 trend predictions
bySupermarket News Staff
Dec 3, 2024
1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
Deconstructing immigrant shopping habits
Deconstructing immigrant shopping habits
Dec 2, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Consumer Trends
What will affect fuel sales this Thanksgiving?
What will affect fuel sales this Thanksgiving?
Nov 26, 2024
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byRachel Gignac, Associate editor
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Consumer Trends
5 things: Why you should be marketing to women
5 things: Why you should be marketing to women
Nov 22, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Consumer Trends
Report: Americans are scaling back their Thanksgivings this year
Report: Americans are scaling back their Thanksgivings this year
Nov 19, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping
Restaurant spending reaches new high compared to grocery shopping
Nov 15, 2024
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byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor
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Consumer Trends
5 things: Walmart’s play for wellness
5 things: Walmart’s play for wellness
Nov 15, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
Almost two-thirds of shoppers (60%) have seen merchandise locked up on a regular basis.
Consumer Trends
Over a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and key
Over a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and key
Nov 4, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Consumer Trends
5 things: Have we hit peak obesity?
5 things: Have we hit peak obesity?
Nov 1, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Report: Inflation hits lowest point since 2021
Report: Inflation hits lowest point since 2021
Oct 31, 2024
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byAlly MacConchie, Digital Content Producer
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The omnichannel shopper will spend big this holiday season
The omnichannel shopper will spend big this holiday season
Oct 30, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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Kroger’s top 5 food trends in 2025
Kroger’s top 5 food trends in 2025
Oct 25, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
60% of customers plan to shop at big box stores like Walmart and Target
Consumer Trends
Candy on the shopping list of 80% of those celebrating Halloween
Candy on the shopping list of 80% of those celebrating Halloween
Oct 17, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Pizza, wine, aged cheese among Aldi Fan Favorites
Pizza, wine, aged cheese among Aldi Fan Favorites
Sep 24, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Consumer Trends
The gap between restaurant and grocery prices widened in August
The gap between restaurant and grocery prices widened in August
Sep 11, 2024
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byAlicia Kelso, Executive editor
Consumer Trends
5 things: Is grocery store ‘pineapple dating’ a thing?
5 things: Is grocery store ‘pineapple dating’ a thing?
Sep 6, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Nine out of 10 shoppers say food costs will influence their vote
Nine out of 10 shoppers say food costs will influence their vote
Sep 4, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Consumer Trends
Report: Food and beverage is stabilizing
Report: Food and beverage is stabilizing
Aug 29, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Why grocery price controls aren’t the answer
Why grocery price controls aren’t the answer
Aug 21, 2024
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Study finds self-checkout can lead to disrespect, bullying from shoppers
Study finds self-checkout can lead to disrespect, bullying from shoppers
Aug 20, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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What you think about: Kamala Harris tackling grocery ‘price gouging’
What you think about: Kamala Harris tackling grocery ‘price gouging’
Aug 20, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Vice President Kamala Harris to target price gouging
Vice President Kamala Harris to target price gouging
Aug 16, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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Grocery food prices up slightly in July
Grocery food prices up slightly in July
Aug 15, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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In 2024, Kroger, Albertsons is not (even close to being) a ‘grocery monopoly’
In 2024, Kroger, Albertsons is not (even close to being) a ‘grocery monopoly’
Aug 12, 2024
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byScott Moses, Partner
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Illinois bids adieu to its grocery tax in 2026
Illinois bids adieu to its grocery tax in 2026
Aug 7, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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5 things top news: FTC investigating high grocery prices
5 things top news: FTC investigating high grocery prices
Aug 5, 2024
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Nearly a third of U.S. consumers could begin using GLP-1 drugs
Nearly a third of U.S. consumers could begin using GLP-1 drugs
Aug 5, 2024
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byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
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5 things: Grocery shoppers prefer a live feed
5 things: Grocery shoppers prefer a live feed
Aug 2, 2024
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bySupermarket News Staff
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Who holds the largest grocery market share? Do we have to say it?
Who holds the largest grocery market share? Do we have to say it?
Jul 31, 2024
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byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
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Shoppers prefer digital coupons over paper
Shoppers prefer digital coupons over paper
Jul 30, 2024
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byMark Hamstra

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