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Whether it’s to fill a niche in suburban towns, plug into urban markets or meet the needs of college communities, many retailers – from traditional “big-box” to grocers and more – are adjusting their store models by shifting to smaller-format stores that occupy a fraction of the square footage of their traditional store models.
Five of the top food and beverage trends to watch for 2023 include a beverage category that will continue to gain popularity and the social media platform that experts think will most influence where and what consumers want to eat.
Retail media networks are growing faster than social media and CTV advertising. Here’s the latest look at RMNs – and the opportunity.
Americans love to eat out, yet research from The Hartman Group shows how restaurant offerings often present challenges to individual eating approaches.
Joseph Aquilina, director and counsel for the Consumer Brands Association, shares how the organization is providing education on the COVID-19 vaccine and how to keep workers healthy.
Startups including Vejii and PlantBelly aim to make it easier for consumers to discover and purchase vegan products online.
Supply issues are making it difficult for restaurants to stock their kitchens and supply closets. Some operators have found that partnering with local suppliers and distributors can help them avoid some of the weak links in the restaurant supply chain.
Idahoan Foods Director of E-commerce Chuck Coyle and Vice President of Retail Marketing and Business Development Ryan Ellis share key takeaways from the company’s growing direct-to-consumer business that can help other brands craft a successful e-commerce strategy.
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Restaurants turn to CPG product sales as the coronavirus pandemic continues to restrict indoor dining.
Restaurants, CPG manufacturers and food retailers are all investing in new, innovative ways to give eco-conscious consumers what they’re prioritizing in their food choices.
With the coronavirus pandemic causing a work-from-home boom, Yotpo’s Raj Nijjer looks at how buying trends have changed dramatically. Understanding these new shopping and spending trends can create an opportunity for brands.
During this time of need, it’s only becoming more crucial to consider not just patients’ wants in terms of food and beverage offerings, but also re-assess what health care operators need from suppliers in order to weather this storm.
US grocers and mass retailers struggled to keep shelves stocked and customers assured as the number of coronavirus cases continued to rise.
Azoya USA’s Franklin Chu explores how Amazon, Kroger and Walmart created strategic partnerships with Chinese companies, and offers three key takeaways to show how other retailers can do the same.
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In a quest to cut down on packaging waste and the toll it takes on the planet, more foodservice and consumer packaged goods companies are beginning to consider reusable containers.
Read this conversation with a Loqate exec about how utilizing tech like location intelligence can help retailers optimize the customer experience.
How natural food brands use in-store samplings to win brand fans and shelf space.
Comparing three major e-commerce giants can give retail companies a glimpse of the future of retail.
As more grocers adapt to consumers' increasingly healthy eating habits, some are bringing dietitians into the store to help shoppers identify clean-label ingredients.
Egg producers are scrambling to ramp up cage-free supplies to meet brands’ future commitments. However, companies and even the consumers to whom they’re trying to appeal with new sourcing guidelines are slow to make the switch.
By educating shoppers about the benefits of sprouted grains and using various tactics to make them stand out, retailers can create increased demand for sprouted grains and drive purchases, experts said in a webinar presented by Alvarado Street Bakery.
The Kroger Company’s Social Media Manager, Jorie Mark, explains how the emergency birth of a baby in one of their stores changed the way they managed their social media engagement and curation strategy.
With a young customer base that is starting to exercise its own decisions and form its own tastes and preferences, C&U decision makers are always on the lookout for the concepts, ingredients and dishes that will resonate with students.
(Photo: Flickr user MTSOfan) Those of us who shop seasonal farmer’s markets have learned that the bumpy apples, misshapen eggplants and two-pronged carrots fresh...
Getting your goods out there is important for any business, restaurant or otherwise. Enter new site Peeka.com, which works like an inverted auction. A...
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As it has historically in lean economic times, pasta came to the rescue for many families during the recession, when tighter budgets brought tougher...
The Grocery Manufacturers Association released the report “Environmental Success Stories in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry,” which highlights the green achievements by member companies...
“Mobile is the glue” that binds a person’s online life to their real-world activities, argued Tim Hayden, chief marketing officer and co-founder of 44Doors,...
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QR codes have really taken off recently as marketers find creative ways to integrate them into campaigns. Below is a roundup of some of...
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The term “guerrilla marketing” is something you probably associate with outlandish stunts, like dropping a 600-pound ice block in front of a conference a...
This post is by SmartBlog on Restaurants and Restaurant SmartBrief contributor Janet Forgrieve. Restaurant experts, trade groups and media outlets will soon begin issuing...
In the U Street neighborhood of Washington, D.C., restaurant-bookstore Busboys & Poets hosted an author event a couple weeks back that drew foodies, a...
The Get Back to Scratch campaign provides a forum for food producers, sellers and consumers to share and spread their love of “foods made...
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Food banks are bringing local farmers and school districts into collaborative programs that offer benefits for each of them and the communities they serve,...
It used to be that the word “pairings” automatically turned our thoughts and palates to wine, but the rise in craft beer production, small...
Brand marketers need to be good storytellers. A good story line can turn a prospect into a customer, and a customer into a loyal follower.
The health and wellness market continues to be an area of dynamic growth, driven by consumers seeking a higher quality of life. A puzzle...