Tag: food retail
Why Is Everyone Excited for the Winter FancyFaire?
Toast Survey Highlights Optimism Among Food Retail Operators
Despite economic headwinds, food retail is booming, as 94% of operators rate their business health as strong. Tech adoption and foodservice add-ons are fueling expansion, even as inflation and data challenges persist.
Upsetting the Apple Cart: Honeycrisp Apple Prices Soar
Honeycrisp apple prices have surged 160% amid crop shortages, rising labor costs, and limited imports. Retailers are pivoting to Cosmic Crisp, frozen produce, and private labels as shoppers seek relief from premium fruit sticker shock.
Your Brand’s Website: Your Hub for Engagement and Retail Discovery
Even in a retail-first world, a brand’s website serves as its frontline storyteller. Smart, intentional updates of a brand’s website – not perfection – keep customers engaged and connected across the digital shelf, according to the CEO of BARREL.
How 2D Barcodes Could Revolutionize Retail
The UPC has long been a staple in food retail—but 2D barcodes are poised to take its place and transform how manufacturers, retailers, and consumers connect. In this on-demand webinar, experts from GS1 US and …
Investors Give Albertsons Another Chance – For Now
Following its earnings call last Tuesday, Albertsons stock finished the week up about 2.5% – but the stock took a winding road to get there. Shares originally fell nearly 8% on Tuesday, the day after the company’s fiscal fourth quarter release, before bouncing back over the next two trading sessions.
CPG Brands Eye Success by Connecting Data Sets
Consumer price sensitivities, plus tariff uncertainty, have added up to tumult for CPG brands in 2025. “Whether it’s tariffs or the tightening of consumer wallets, CPG brands are trying to figure out how to get …
How Acosta Helps Brands Meet Today’s Natural and Organic Shoppers’ Needs
The Billion (Family) Dollar Question: What Happened to Dollar Stores?
After purchasing discount retailer Family Dollar for roughly $9 billion in 2015, Dollar Tree admitted defeat in a recent sale earlier this month that valued the banner at only $1 billion. Is this a signal …
How Food and Beverage Can Contend with Uncertainty
Lou Biscotti from CBIZ explains how uncertainty, tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and inflation are impacting the food and beverage industry.
Tariff Trouble: Fresh Produce Prices Expected to Spike
The proposed tariffs by the Trump administration on Mexico and Canada are expected to significantly increase fresh produce costs in the U.S.
FI Spotlight: What’s Behind Final Boss Sour’s Social Media Domination?
6 Food Retail Trends Grocery Stores Can’t Afford to Ignore
The food retail landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by shifting consumer behaviors, economic pressures, and technological advancements. In “The Future of Food Retail” webinar recently hosted by The Food Institute, R.J. Hottovy, Head of Analytical …
Self-Reflection: Retailers Reconsidering Self-Checkout Lanes
Multiple retailers are re-evaluating self-checkout lanes these days. As a result, the kiosks have become heavily debated among industry analysts. “Shoppers with high velocity who want to get their 10 items or less quickly – …
The Future of Food Retail
FI Spotlight: Unboxing the Specialty Food Association’s New Winter FancyFaire Show
Report Shows Latin American Grocery Shoppers Seek Value, Private Label
Grocery retail in Latin America is thriving, driven in large part by consumer demand for value. Key trends shaping the market include increased importance of private-label brands and e-commerce growth.
FI Spotlight: How AI Powered Solutions Are Transforming the Shopping Experience
Baily Foods’ Secret to Authentic Asian Cuisine
Innova Market Insights recently noted that two in three consumers are open to trying new international food, with Asian cuisines ranking second most popular for meals (after the consumer’s local cuisine). And, according to a …
Specialty Food Spotlight: Sampling Year Ahead With Winter Fancy Food Show
The quest to lower one’s biological age, which reflects physiological health rather than years lived, could soon reshape the health and wellness landscape, driven by advancements in aging research. The F&B industry has a unique opportunity to innovate products that support longevity.
Specialty Food Association Announces New Winter FancyFaire* Event
Why You Need The 2025 Spirit Gas Grill
Exploring the Future: Illuminating Innovations at CES 2025
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FI Spotlight: An Inside Look at the 2025 Winter Fancy Food Show
Food Industry Outlook: Where Are We, Where Are We Going?
Retail volume sales are up for the first time in three years; however, restaurant visits are down, to the chagrin of foodservice. In an FI webinar, experts discussed where the industry is heading in 2025.
IFMA Introduces Rebranded Identity at 2024 Presidents Conference
The 72-year-old organization recently unveiled a rebrand in a new video that retraces its history and reflects the changes seen in the food-away-from-home category since the pandemic.
FI Spotlight – Breaking into the Gluten Free Market: Tips for CPG Success
What’s Ahead in 2025?
Anticipated Tariffs From Trump Administration Could Impact F&B Businesses
The Power of Private Label: How Store Brands are Transforming Food Retail
FI Spotlight: This Might Be The Best Latin Seasoning on Store Shelves
Exploring the Transformation and Future Trends in C-Store Foodservice
Why End-to-End Solutions are Key for C-Store Success
Acosta Group Winning at Retail with Smart Retail Media and Shopper Personalization
Column: Walmart, Amazon in High-Tech Food Fight
Amazon’s chief engineer used to have a dog named Rufus who ran up and down the halls fetching tennis balls. That doesn’t seem like a big deal for a multibillion-dollar business. But recently, Amazon brought …