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Inflation gap between grocery, restaurants narrows Inflation gap between grocery, restaurants narrows

Grocery prices rose 0.3% in December

byJonathan Maze, Editor-in-Chief

Jan 15, 2025

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Consumers aren’t over inflation Consumers aren’t over inflation

Jan 13, 2025

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Cannabis-infused gummies, drinks, and candy now available on DoorDash Cannabis-infused gummies, drinks, and candy now available on DoorDash

byTimothy Inklebarger

Jan 9, 2025

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GLP-1 drugs are ‘the beginning of a revolution,’ new report says GLP-1 drugs are ‘the beginning of a revolution,’ new report says

Jan 8, 2025

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

byHeather Lalley

Jan 3, 2025

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Soaring demand for weight-loss drugs could change food spending Soaring 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 health

Over a third of New Year’s resolutions focus on physical health

byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor

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Retail food inflation outpaced restaurant menu prices for 2nd time in three months

Retail food inflation outpaced restaurant menu prices for 2nd time in three months

byJonathan Maze, Editor-in-Chief

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Shoppers still concerned about inflation but focused on healthy eating

Shoppers still concerned about inflation but focused on healthy eating

byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor

Products from Natural Grocers' 2025 trends

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Natural Grocers’ 2025 trend predictions

Natural Grocers’ 2025 trend predictions

bySupermarket News Staff

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Deconstructing immigrant shopping habits

Deconstructing immigrant shopping habits

byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor

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What will affect fuel sales this Thanksgiving?

What will affect fuel sales this Thanksgiving?

byRachel Gignac, Associate editor

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5 things: Why you should be marketing to women

5 things: Why you should be marketing to women

bySupermarket News Staff

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Report: Americans are scaling back their Thanksgivings this year

Report: Americans are scaling back their Thanksgivings this year

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

byRon Ruggless, Senior Editor

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5 things: Walmart’s play for wellness

5 things: Walmart’s play for wellness

bySupermarket News Staff

Almost two-thirds of shoppers (60%) have seen merchandise locked up on a regular basis.

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Over a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and key

Over a quarter of shoppers will avoid products under lock and key

byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor

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5 things: Have we hit peak obesity?

5 things: Have we hit peak obesity?

bySupermarket News Staff

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Report: Inflation hits lowest point since 2021

Report: Inflation hits lowest point since 2021

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

bySupermarket News Staff

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Kroger’s top 5 food trends in 2025

Kroger’s top 5 food trends in 2025

bySupermarket News Staff

60% of customers plan to shop at big box stores like Walmart and Target

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Candy on the shopping list of 80% of those celebrating Halloween

Candy on the shopping list of 80% of those celebrating Halloween

byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor

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Pizza, wine, aged cheese among Aldi Fan Favorites

Pizza, wine, aged cheese among Aldi Fan Favorites

byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor

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The gap between restaurant and grocery prices widened in August

The gap between restaurant and grocery prices widened in August

byAlicia Kelso, Executive editor

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5 things: Is grocery store ‘pineapple dating’ a thing?

5 things: Is grocery store ‘pineapple dating’ a thing?

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

byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor

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Report: Food and beverage is stabilizing

Report: Food and beverage is stabilizing

bySupermarket News Staff

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Why grocery price controls aren’t the answer

Why grocery price controls aren’t the answer

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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

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’

bySupermarket News Staff

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Vice President Kamala Harris to target price gouging

Vice President Kamala Harris to target price gouging

byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor

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Grocery food prices up slightly in July

Grocery food prices up slightly in July

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’

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

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

byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News

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