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Industry Insights
UNFI's Eric Dorne to step down as chief operating officerUNFI's Eric Dorne to step down as chief operating officer
byMichael Browne
May 20, 2022
2 Min Read
Chilean retail group acquires majority stake in The Fresh Market
Industry Insights
Chilean retail group acquires majority stake in The Fresh MarketChilean retail group acquires majority stake in The Fresh Market
byMichael Browne
May 12, 2022
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NGA, retail associations laud legislative opposition to credit-card fee increase
Business Management
NGA, retail associations laud legislative opposition to credit-card fee increase
NGA, retail associations laud legislative opposition to credit-card fee increase
Apr 26, 2022
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5 Min Read
byMichael Browne
Inside The Fresh Market’s new Palm Beach Gardens store
Industry Insights
Inside The Fresh Market’s new Palm Beach Gardens store
Inside The Fresh Market’s new Palm Beach Gardens store
Apr 12, 2022
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4 Slides
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
KeHE launches ECOtrade sustainability program at Expo West
KeHE launches ECOtrade sustainability program at Expo West
Mar 10, 2022
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2 Min Read
byMichael Browne
Fresh thyme market new exterior rendering
Industry Insights
Fresh Thyme Market to open new concept store in St. Louis
Fresh Thyme Market to open new concept store in St. Louis
Oct 27, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Market Data and Analysis
Consumer spending in key center store categories remains elevated in 2021
Consumer spending in key center store categories remains elevated in 2021
Oct 21, 2021
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2 Min Read
byMichael Browne
Thrive Market shoppable cookbook
Industry Insights
Thrive Market debuts shoppable cookbook
Thrive Market debuts shoppable cookbook
Oct 18, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Market Data and Analysis
Frontline workers cite burnout as top reason for leaving jobs
Frontline workers cite burnout as top reason for leaving jobs
Oct 14, 2021
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4 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Market Data and Analysis
Sustainability ranks high on consumers’ shopping lists, new report shows
Sustainability ranks high on consumers’ shopping lists, new report shows
Sep 17, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
UNFI names new chief customer officer
UNFI names new chief customer officer
Sep 10, 2021
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2 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
Online retailer Thrive Market opens third fulfillment center
Online retailer Thrive Market opens third fulfillment center
Aug 26, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Market Data and Analysis
Plant-based foods are here to stay—and grow
Plant-based foods are here to stay—and grow
Aug 18, 2021
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5 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
Foxtrot goes nationwide with delivery platform for popular items
Foxtrot goes nationwide with delivery platform for popular items
Aug 9, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
Foxtrot plans aggressive expansion, with 50 new stores over 2 years
Foxtrot plans aggressive expansion, with 50 new stores over 2 years
Jul 21, 2021
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4 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
PCC Community Markets bans sale of plastic water bottles below 1 gallon
PCC Community Markets bans sale of plastic water bottles below 1 gallon
Jul 13, 2021
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2 Min Read
byMichael Browne
Fresh Thyme Market
Industry Insights
Fresh Thyme Market seeks out hyperlocal products for its upcoming concept store
Fresh Thyme Market seeks out hyperlocal products for its upcoming concept store
Jul 9, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Market Data and Analysis
Specialty food sales hit high of $170.4B in 2020
Specialty food sales hit high of $170.4B in 2020
Jun 11, 2021
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2 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
Sprouts Farmers Market’s new distribution center to serve 33 Florida stores by year-end
Sprouts Farmers Market’s new distribution center to serve 33 Florida stores by year-end
Jun 7, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
Sprouts Farmers Market offers new products for summer gatherings
Industry Insights
Sprouts Farmers Market offers new products for summer gatherings
Sprouts Farmers Market offers new products for summer gatherings
May 25, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
PCC Community Markets sales up more than 25% in fiscal 2020
PCC Community Markets sales up more than 25% in fiscal 2020
Apr 28, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Market Data and Analysis
Organic produce continues growth, with sales up 9.3% in Q1
Organic produce continues growth, with sales up 9.3% in Q1
Apr 16, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Market Data and Analysis
Pet industry sales in 2020 surpass $100B for first time
Pet industry sales in 2020 surpass $100B for first time
Mar 30, 2021
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2 Min Read
byMichael Browne
Foxtrot Market opens second store in Washington, DC
Industry Insights
Foxtrot Market opens second store in Washington, DC
Foxtrot Market opens second store in Washington, DC
Mar 24, 2021
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6 Slides
byMichael Browne
PCC Community Markets store Central District Seattle
Industry Insights
Judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn Seattle’s hazard pay ordinance
Judge dismisses lawsuit to overturn Seattle’s hazard pay ordinance
Mar 19, 2021
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4 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Retailers
With MFCs, retailers look to fill a growing need
With MFCs, retailers look to fill a growing need
Mar 4, 2021
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10 Min Read
byMichael Browne, Russell Redman
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Market Data and Analysis
Frozen food sales up 21% in 2020 as COVID-19 alters shopping and eating behaviors
Frozen food sales up 21% in 2020 as COVID-19 alters shopping and eating behaviors
Feb 24, 2021
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4 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
UFCW calls for expedited vaccine access, hazard pay for frontline food workers
UFCW calls for expedited vaccine access, hazard pay for frontline food workers
Feb 10, 2021
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
Sprouts to spotlight emerging functional beverage brands
Sprouts to spotlight emerging functional beverage brands
Dec 17, 2020
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2 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
KeHE opens new distribution center to serve Northeast region
KeHE opens new distribution center to serve Northeast region
Oct 15, 2020
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Personal Care
Natural shoppers’ behavior patterns extend to their pets as well
Natural shoppers’ behavior patterns extend to their pets as well
Oct 8, 2020
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4 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
PCC Community Markets opens 15th store
PCC Community Markets opens 15th store
Aug 14, 2020
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4 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
Amazon online grocery sales triple in second quarter
Amazon online grocery sales triple in second quarter
Jul 31, 2020
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne
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Industry Insights
8 Earth Fare stores to reopen under new ownership
8 Earth Fare stores to reopen under new ownership
Jul 2, 2020
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2 Min Read
byMichael Browne
According to the 2020 Pet Industry Green Paper by Nielsen and Headset, hemp-based CBD pet products will represent 3%-5% of al
Vitamins and Supplements
CBD making headway in pet-care segment
CBD making headway in pet-care segment
Mar 9, 2020
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3 Min Read
byMichael Browne

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