Maryland Tries Again For Beer and Wine in Grocery
For decades, retailers have wanted to sell beer and wine in Maryland's grocery stores. The next legislative session could make a difference...
How Search, AI, and Two Titans Are Rewriting the Rules of Retail
December is a natural moment to step back and look at the year ahead. In grocery and retail, the biggest shift is the accelerating impact of AI and LLMs...
So Long, and Thanks for the Memories!
With the U.S. operating once again, and lots of legislative business still pending, the timing is ripe to connect with legislators...
12 Powerful Forces Slammed Grocery Retail In 2025 – Get Ready For What’s Next
2025 was a wild year for grocery retail, thanks to these forces. 2026 could be even bigger...
Kroger Finally Comes Clean About Ocado Failure
In July 2023, shortly after Kroger opened it is newest Ocado customer fulfillment center (CFC) in Frederick, MD, I stopped by to pay a visit. I didn’t enter the 350,000…
Shrinking Independent Base, Challenging Economy Remain Headwinds
Wakefern, C&S, UNFI, Bozzuto’s Remain Region’s Top Wholesalers
Key Developments: Amazon Hopes Micro-Fulfillment Can Fix Its Grocery Problem
Micro-fulfillment could boost Amazon's grocery game... or tarnish Whole Foods' halo
San Francisco Sues Major Food Companies Over Ultra-Processed Foods and Public Health Risks
San Francisco files a landmark lawsuit accusing major CPG companies of harming public health with ultra-processed foods linked to chronic disease.
RMG Promotes Merrill; Peralta-Foxwell Joins Krasdale
There are seven hirings, promotions, and other industry moves you need to know about
PFMA Advances Advocacy, Partnerships, And Industry Growth Through Packed Fall Season
From Harrisburg to Hershey to Chicago, PFMA has spent the past few months strengthening partnerships, advancing advocacy, and amplifying the voice of Pennsylvania’s food and beverage industry. In October, PFMA…
Congrats To Chex Finer Foods On Celebrating Their 60th Anniversary
Greetings all and welcome to the beginnings of the winter season. I don’t know about you, but it seems with each passing year, the cold weather bothers me more and…
Wakefern’s Darren Caudill Is Guest Speaker At MAFTO Fall Dinner
The leaves have fallen, the frost is on the pumpkin, and the turkey and trimmings are ready to be cooked. But, in many homes that Thanksgiving turkey now shares space…
