Retail

Inside regional Latino supermarkets

In addition to the top three—Northgate González, El Rancho Supermercado, and Fresco y Más, here are some other Latino retailers...

4 years ago 5 minute read

The strong future of Latino supermarkets

There’s little doubt that Latino supermarket retailers are ahead of the larger traditional players in winning hearts and minds. As...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Inside Fresco y MĂĄs

Founded in 2016, this recent entrant to the supermarket battles Fresco y Mas is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers. Although...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Latino markets: A shelf or two vs. a whole store

Over the past few decades, as the Latino population has grown, so has the demand for stores that offer what...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Inside Northgate GonzĂĄlez

One of the biggest players in the Latino supermarket scene, Northgate GonzĂĄlez BB #:166959 boasts humble beginnings. In the early...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Latino Markets: One size doesn’t fit all

While the market may be ripe, it’s easy for mainstream retailers to assume that all Latinos have the same shopping...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Albertsons reports 243% digital sales increase in Q2, revenue up 17% YTD

BOISE, Idaho–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended September 12, 2020....

5 years ago 14 minute read

Secrets to Success: Latino supermarkets

How do Latin grocers maintain such a loyal customer base and continue to attract more shoppers? Here are a few...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Albertsons pilots contactless, temperature-controlled grocery PickUp lockers

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2020 — Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 announced that it is piloting PickUp lockers in select Chicago Jewel-Osco...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Whole Foods Market Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 2021

AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 19, 2020) – Today, Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for...

5 years ago 10 minute read

PMA names inaugural retail award winners

To kick off the Global Street Fair reception at the Produce Marketing Association’s Virtual Fresh Summit on Oct. 14, four...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Exploring pandemic shopping trends with staying power  

The produce industry has watched shopper behavior closely during the pandemic in an effort to predict what’s coming next. IRI Worldwide’s Jonna Parker joined...

5 years ago 3 minute read

ACME parent Albertsons buys 27 Kings and Balducci’s stores

Malvern, PA, Oct. 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ACME Markets, Inc., a division of Albertsons Companies, Inc., (NYSE: ACI) announced...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Shopper Insights 2020: Who wants to try new items?

The great hurdle for a marketer of anything is getting your customer to try something new. In the fresh produce...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Virtual shoppers: The new critical stakeholder

Last week I grocery shopped for my monthly Produce Moms BB #:366223 lifestyle segments at Indianapolis local network WISHTV. By...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Raley’s names director of produce and floral

PRESS RELEASE: Michael Schutt has been promoted to Director, Produce & Floral for Raley’s Family of Fine Stores BB #:114741....

5 years ago 1 minute read

FMI’s report shows food retail industry’s strong performance in 2020

ARLINGTON, Va.- The annual The Food Retailing Industry Speaks (Speaks) report, released today by FMI—The Food Industry Association BB #:162464,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

MAP: Fresco y MĂĄs expands to Southwest Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–Today, Southeastern Grocers, Inc., parent company and home of BI-LO BB #:107593, Fresco y MĂĄs, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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