On changes in the center aisles: "It’s not only that customers want more national brands, but we’re also stocking more organic, gluten-free, sugar-free, soy and other healthier items as Hispanics become more health-conscious."...
From wild game to farm-raised buffalo, consumers and retailers are moving beyond beef, chicken and pork
“Anytime there’s a transition in leadership, it’s an opportunity to look at everything we do — all the basic blocking-and-tackling — to determine if we should keep doing something the same way or change or modify it...
NEW YORK — College-age Millennials will seek comfort in globally inspired foods that are portable and nutrient dense, even after graduation, according to Kara Nielsen, a trendologist with food and beverage product development company CCD Innov...
“Supermarkets are not going away. They may get smaller, they may get a bit more high end, they may get more unique, they may offer a range of services ... but what’s very clear is that to survive, they have to create a unique value...