grocery store

Consumers’ appetite for pizza grows, but split between desire for healthy vs. indulgent

7/7/2021

SmartBrief Original

There were few bright spots for the restaurant industry in 2020, but pizza was one of them.

2020 year in review: The return of the great American grocery store

12/9/2020

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As COVID-19 radically altered any semblance of a “normal way of life,” America’s food stores stepped up to provide essential services and, in the process, became consumers’ trusted allies in their struggles to cope with the new realities of the pandemic.

In a time of uncertainty, consumers credit grocers for stepping up

4/15/2020

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US grocery shoppers are highly concerned about the coronavirus pandemic.

Behind Heinen's storytelling, personalization efforts

10/9/2019

Ohio-based Heinen's Grocery Store prides itself on being a storyteller and using marketing and content materials to serve different customer needs and create educational opportunities fueled by personalization, social media manager Paula Skladanowski told Winsight Grocery Business in a recent podcast focusing on FMI's 2019 Trends Report. "It really comes down to providing the right content and product choice to our customers at the right time," said Amii Lang, Heinen's director of e-commerce and loyalty.

How convenience stores are a growing food and beverage opportunity

7/25/2016

SmartBrief Original

As this segment continues to evolve, there are opportunities for manufacturers and distributors to help c-stores meet modern consumers’ needs.

The roadside pantry: Changing shopping habits present opportunities for food companies

6/4/2014

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