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)

What can you do to keep customers coming back again and again? That's the million-dollar question, right? According to a new study of 2,000 U.S. consumers by PYMNTS, one of the most important loyalty-boosting features grocery retailers often... (Read More)

The most profitable and successful grocery business owners nationwide are those that are skilled at developing new ways to stay competitive and relevant. Whether it’s adapting quickly to changes in shopping patterns, spotting shifts in consumer... (Read More)

Before continuing, check out what we saw as top trends in 2021: A year of change in the grocery industry Nearly two years of a global pandemic have changed consumer behavior and preferences in unexpected and profound ways. Shoppers are more... (Read More)

If 2020 was the year of upheaval for the grocery industry, 2021 has been a year of change. Consumer shopping patterns and preferences, technology enhancements, the economy—virtually every aspect of the grocery industry—all took surprising... (Read More)