With prices rising, retailers should focus on the value component of private label, says Aimee Becker of retail strategy firm Daymon
New private brand of high-quality pet foods makes its debut Aug. 15
Consumers continue to buy meats, seafood, ice cream novelties and other items from the freezer case
Continued baking at home, albeit at reduced levels, still driving ingredient sales
Single-serve, grab-and-go beverages make a comeback as consumers resume their more active lifestyles
Strong in-store and online sales continue to benefit center store, but supply chain shortfalls linger
Consumers seek both healthy snacks and indulgent treats
In nonfood categories, retailers see more demand for vitamins and supplements, but cold and flu remedies are snuffed out
New store format planned by Hy-Vee, wine club launched by Schnucks