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Power of Meat 2026
The Power of Meat provides an annual update of shopper habits regarding meat and poultry pre-trip, in-store and at home.
SEPC University Educational Session: The Power of Produce 2026
The Produce team attended the SEPC Produce show where the annual Power of Produce was present with a panel discussion.
SPEC "Southern Exposure" conference
Our Produce Team is out at the Southeast Produce Council "Southern Exposure" conference to discuss topics like the state of agriculture, innovation, mentoring
Natural Products Expo
The Natural Products Expo West this week where we will have Mark Novak, Craig Marshall, Katy Leonard, and London Sims attending in beautiful Anaheim, CA!
Category Management Association Conference
Can't wait for the Category Management Association Conference starting this weekend!
Kroger Expands Simple Truth Protein Line With 24 New Items
We had the pleasure of hearing VP of Our Brands Ann Reed speak about some of these new Simple Truth Protein items at our President's meeting back in November.
Kroger Reveals Food Trend Predictions of 2026
The Kroger Co. announced its top six food trends for 2026, predicting customer behaviors and anticipated popular products for the new year.
Kroger sells Vitacost to iHerb
Kroger continued to revamp its ecommerce operations with the sale this week of its Vitacost subsidiary to iHerb
Gelson’s to Sell Unprofitable Store to Ralphs
The grocery chain expects to transfer ownership and operations of its location in Carlsbad, California, to the Kroger-owned banner
Private Brands at the Digital Crosswords
The grocery retail industry in the United States is undergoing a radical reinvention.
How to Be ‘Happier, Healthier With Harris Teeter’
Grocer’s senior director of health and wellness provides details on new initiative
Kroger Rolls Out Verified Savings Program With Produce Discounts for SNAP, WIC Shoppers
Eligible customers can expect 20% savings on fruits and vegetables and half off Boost memberships
Grocery Shopper Snapshot - January 2026
This brief report provides an update on shoppers' sentiment, evolving grocery habits and the role of technology in grocery shopping.
Kroger, Ocado said to proceed with Phoenix warehouse
Retailer to pay British automation partner $350M as it shutters three facilities.
8 surprises from Kroger’s third-quarter earnings
Middle-income shoppers struggle, DoorDash gives a boost, new-store pace picks up & more
Kroger expects to reach e-commerce profitability in 2026
Grocer saw digital sales rise 17% during the third quarter, but overall sales were up less than 1%
Healthy According to Me: A look into shopper perceptions of healthy and in-store realities of product sales.
Modern shoppers view health as a personal, multifaceted concept that goes beyond simple nutrition.
Jenny Wickline Announced as Empire’s future Division President for Cbus
Jenny Wickline was announced on December 1st as our future Division President for Columbus.
Kroger Releases Its Annual Holiday Film
Kroger is out with its annual holiday promotional film and connects to the company's longstanding support of the USO.
Harris Teeter Expands Across the Southeast
Grocer grows presence in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina communities with 5 new stores
Chelsea Cubero Named Director, Associate Experience Business Partner for Retail
Chelsea Cubero, currently HR director for the Fred Meyer Division, has been named director, Associate Experience business partner for Retail
Aaron Stryk Promoted to Director of Operations for Texas Division
Aaron Stryk, currently district manager in the Texas Division, has been promoted to director of Operations for the division
Kroger Unveils Most Comprehensive Digital App Refresh to Date
Company exec says the new experience is food-forward and customer-centric
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