FI Fast Break audio news: June 7, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on recent warehouse employment concerns for retailers like Walmart.
Tag: retailers
Column: Kroger-Albertsons Merger Spells Doom, Gloom and Boom
Kroger and Albertsons are planning a merger that would create a superstore second in scale only to Walmart. The combination of the two U.S. supermarket giants could have a three-pronged effect, resulting in doom for …
Grocers Taking In-Store Experience to Next Level
Grocers can enable greater media partnerships by improving their in-store experience, according to one top industry executive.
Survey: Retailers Must Strategize to Maximize Potential Amid Inflation
If inflation continues to rise, 57% of retailers will continue to boost everyday prices, according to a new survey. Should this occur, retailers need to take care as they chart their path forward.
UPDATE: What Kroger, Albertsons’ Merger Means for Grocery Industry
Kroger Co. will merge with rival U.S. grocer Albertsons Cos. – a move that will create a grocery giant.
IRI: 5 Keys to Drive CPG Growth in 2023
As inflation continues, consumers are responding by shopping value channels more and buying fewer premium meals and snacks, according to IRI.
Discount Stores Continue to Dominate Amid Inflation
Dollar General has increased its sales forecast as Americans have increasingly turned to discount chains amid inflation.
Feds Look to Address U.S. Supply Chain Woes
The Federal Reserve reported that supply chain disruptions and labor shortages plagued many parts of the country in November, leading to rising prices across most of the nation, reported The Associated Press (Dec. 1). With …
Retailers Charter Vessels in Next Chapter of “Containergeddon”
Port congestion continues on both U.S. coasts and the situation won’t be resolved any time soon. To deal with the pandemic-driven slowdown of sea networks — or, as Steve Ferreira of shipping consultancy Ocean Audit describes …
STUDY: Consumers Growing Increasingly Cautious and Price Sensitive
A newly released study conducted by Vericast indicates consumers are leaving brands that aren’t perceived to offer value. The 2021 Deals & Coupons Report conducted by the marketing solutions company reveals that consumers are increasingly …
Walmart, Kroger and Other Retailers Continue to Innovate
Walmart is tapping automation to help its store fleet handle last-mile grocery delivery, adding local fulfillment centers (LFCs) that will turn parts of them into mini warehouses and speed up fulfillment for local customers. The …
Retailers Face Their Future
Food Institute Focus – Retailers Face Their Future
Retailers Shuttering and Stockpiling
Food Institute Focus – Retailers Shuttering and Stockpiling