Is the price right? Pricing strategy in an era of record inflation has become one of the most pressing concerns of grocery stores nationwide this year. With U.S. inflation hovering at a 40-year high, prices of all fast-moving consumer goods are up... (Read More)

There's no doubt that your store's online effort is important. Consumers nationwide are shopping online for groceries much more now than they ever were before the pandemic. But even with that rapid adoption of online grocery shopping, 90% of... (Read More)

Coping with a global pandemic for 2+ years has led to greater numbers of consumers eating and drinking in a way that supports their health. It's also provided a big boost to the food as medicine movement, a specific approach to health and wellness... (Read More)

There's no doubt that many people leaving their jobs during the pandemic have been looking for better pay and benefits. New surveys from the Conference Board show that nearly a third of workers who left their jobs during the COVID-19 outbreak are... (Read More)

At UNFI Professional Services, we know that foot traffic is absolutely vital to the success of any grocery store. And we can help you leverage the power of other successful brands with programs proven to drive new and existing shoppers into your... (Read More)

Less expensive cuts of meat. Fewer nonessentials. More comparison shopping and greater interest in sales and store brands. Many consumers—especially those with low to moderate incomes, are changing shopping behaviors as a result of... (Read More)

It's estimated that more than half of all web traffic worldwide originates from mobile devices, so it probably comes as no surprise that two out of every three online grocery orders are made via a smartphone or tablet. What may surprise you... (Read More)

Does your grocery business have a sustainability plan? Is it taking steps to protect and preserve the environment and communicating this commitment to customers? These are two very important questions. That's because consumers are increasingly... (Read More)

Before the start of the global pandemic, demand for immunity-boosting products typically increased only during cold and flu season each year. Then came the global pandemic. In 2020, strong year-round demand from worried consumers pushed sales of... (Read More)

Does your store carry products that fit well with your unique customer base? Developing and maintaining a custom assortment strategy has never been more important in today's fast-changing and competitive environment. It can help attract new shoppers... (Read More)