Supermarket/Grocery

In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Shoptalk 2020 has been rescheduled. The move also impacts the dates of Groceryshop.

Walmart may begin testing a membership program to take on Amazon Prime as soon as this month, begging the question of whether consumers would pay for two very similar offerings.  

CEO Jeff Harmening said the company is “innovating in new product forms that command premium price points,” which includes a box of Morning Summit cereal priced for a cool $13.

Dairy Farmers of America will acquire 44 of the Dean Foods’ fluid and frozen facilities in a stalking horse bid, as well as the real estate, inventory, equipment, and all other assets necessary to operate them.

Sales for the month reflect confident consumers, solid wage growth and job gains, according to the National Retail Federation.

After 15 years, James V. Stammer is stepping down to pursue other interests.

Grocery has proven to be one of the most challenging sectors to bring online for unique obstacles facing both grocery retailers and consumers.

These annual awards were presented to 41 consumer goods products showing that shoppers still crave innovations that make their lives easier, offer more value or are essential to livelihoods.