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Meat
Meat dollar sales reach record high in 2021, but volume is downMeat dollar sales reach record high in 2021, but volume is down

Power of Meat report shows inflation driving dollar sales as volume and unit sales fall short of record 2020 levels

byMichael Browne, Executive Editor
Mar 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Deli
A lunchtime dilemma in the deli departmentA lunchtime dilemma in the deli department
byKeith Loria
Mar 8, 2022
1 Min Read
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Center Store
All-day snacking boosts sales of frozen treats in supermarketsAll-day snacking boosts sales of frozen treats in supermarkets
byMark Hamstra
Mar 7, 2022
1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
U.S. shoppers hold over-inflated view of food pricesU.S. shoppers hold over-inflated view of food prices
byRussell Redman
Feb 28, 2022
1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
As online grocery surges, brick-and-mortar still resonates with shoppersAs online grocery surges, brick-and-mortar still resonates with shoppe
byMichael Browne
Feb 24, 2022
11 Slides
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Grocery Trends & Data
Regular online grocery users drive supermarket e-commerce salesRegular online grocery users drive supermarket e-commerce sales
byRussell Redman
Feb 23, 2022
1 Min Read
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Grocery Technology
Increased use of consumer mobile devices in-store drives retail technology
Increased use of consumer mobile devices in-store drives retail techno
Feb 22, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMichael Browne, Executive Editor
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Independents / Regional Grocers
SN Top 10: Safeway, Walmart, Kroger top the week’s headlines
SN Top 10: Safeway, Walmart, Kroger top the week’s headlines
Feb 22, 2022
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10 Slides
bySupermarket News Staff
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Private Label
Private brand sales hit $199 billion in 2021
Private brand sales hit $199 billion in 2021
Feb 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMichael Browne, Executive Editor
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Organic & Natural
Introducing the NEXTY Awards finalists for Natural Products Expo West 2022
Introducing the NEXTY Awards finalists for Natural Products Expo West
Feb 17, 2022
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18 Slides
byNew Hope Network staff
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Finance
Walmart, H-E-B stand out in retail customer loyalty
Walmart, H-E-B stand out in retail customer loyalty
Feb 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Grocery Trends & Data
U.S. online grocery sales moderate in January
U.S. online grocery sales moderate in January
Feb 14, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Fresh Produce
Meijer pilot optimizes avocado ripening
Meijer pilot optimizes avocado ripening
Feb 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Kroger’s 84.51° tells a tale of two shoppers
Kroger’s 84.51° tells a tale of two shoppers
Feb 9, 2022
byMichael Browne, Executive Editor
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Independents / Regional Grocers
Walmart, Amazon lead as consumers’ online grocers of choice
Walmart, Amazon lead as consumers’ online grocers of choice
Feb 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Consumer Trends
Survey: Consumers demand deeper transparency from food brands, retailers
Survey: Consumers demand deeper transparency from food brands, retaile
Feb 4, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMelaina Juntti
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Consumer Trends
COVID surge sways Super Bowl fans to stick to home-field celebrations
COVID surge sways Super Bowl fans to stick to home-field celebrations
Feb 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Center Store
Meeting consumer wellness demands in center store with organics
Meeting consumer wellness demands in center store with organics
Feb 2, 2022
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1 Min Read
byMark Hamstra
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Grocery Trends & Data
How benchmarking can help grocers improve their online business
How benchmarking can help grocers improve their online business
Feb 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
Trends & Predictions for 2022
Trends & Predictions for 2022
Feb 1, 2022
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1 Min Read
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Consumer Trends
Organic fresh produce sales growth tails off in 2021
Organic fresh produce sales growth tails off in 2021
Jan 28, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Private Label
Private brands outpace national counterparts in new products
Private brands outpace national counterparts in new products
Jan 27, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Center Store
Pet treat sales near $10 billion in U.S.
Pet treat sales near $10 billion in U.S.
Jan 27, 2022
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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Consumer Trends
Health-conscious consumers get in touch with their feelings
Health-conscious consumers get in touch with their feelings
Jan 27, 2022
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1 Min Read
byChristine Kapperman, Editor-in-chief, Natural Foods Merchandiser
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Grocery Trends & Data
Online grocery shopping activity projected to climb
Online grocery shopping activity projected to climb
Jan 24, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Bakery
Bakery departments are back in business
Bakery departments are back in business
Jan 24, 2022
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1 Min Read
byKeith Loria
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Grocery Categories
5 trends to watch in pet care and products
5 trends to watch in pet care and products
Jan 21, 2022
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
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Grocery Operations
Pickup-and-delivery duo pays off in online grocery
Pickup-and-delivery duo pays off in online grocery
Jan 18, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Grocery Trends & Data
Online channel builds share of U.S. grocery market in 2021
Online channel builds share of U.S. grocery market in 2021
Jan 11, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Organic & Natural
The top natural products industry trends and 2022 predictions
The top natural products industry trends and 2022 predictions
Jan 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byNew Hope Network staff
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Consumer Trends
Grocery turns in strong retail sales performance for December
Grocery turns in strong retail sales performance for December
Jan 7, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Consumer Trends
Grocery chains cited for omnichannel customer service excellence
Grocery chains cited for omnichannel customer service excellence
Jan 6, 2022
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman
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Deli
Going global at the supermarket deli counter 2022-01-05 (1)
Going global at the supermarket deli counter
Jan 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byKeith Loria
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Deli
Going global at the supermarket deli counter 2022-01-05 (2)
Going global at the supermarket deli counter
Jan 5, 2022
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1 Min Read
byKeith Loria
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Consumer Trends
U.S. consumers expect higher grocery spending in 2022
U.S. consumers expect higher grocery spending in 2022
Dec 23, 2021
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1 Min Read
byRussell Redman

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New Stores
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Fresh Produce
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