Inflation Is the Problem Guest at Your July 4th Cookout
Inflation gets a vote in your July 4th cookout plans...
The National Chains Have Scale – Regional Chains Have Something Even Better
Regional chains have the secret sauce...
The 10 Products That (Still) Define Your Entire Value Proposition
A narrow range of products can make or break your value proposition...
Every Supermarket Chain Needs Its Own “Red Bag Chicken”
Competition is fierce, so get started on your own red bag chicken...
What Kroger’s First-Quarter Earnings Say About Greg Foran’s Leadership
Kroger's first-quarter earnings under Foran were very revealing...
Rhode Island and Costa Mesa Rules Show Lawmakers Are Increasingly Willing to Step Into Grocery Operations
Rhode Islands self-checkout law changes grocery operations...
The Hidden Real Estate Factor in Grocery Competition
There's more to grocery competition than mergers, pricing, or market share...
Why Private Brands Are Becoming Grocery’s Most Important Asset
The entire story around private brands is changing fast...
In 2026, Consumers Want Their Snacks to “Do Something”
Functional snacks are causing a big re-think in grocery merchandising...
The Nutrition Transparency Push Swings the Battle Even Further Toward Private Label
The nutrition transparency push is great news for private label...
Why Loyalty Spending Is Increasing No Matter What the Economy Does
Loyalty spending has topped $5.6 billion and it's still climbing. Here's why...