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Here’s Where to Focus in 2021

COVID drove sales through the roof last year, but this year will be different. You’ll need to increase promotion and capitalize on the trend toward

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20-20 Hindsights

Or should we say, 2020 hindsight? It was a tough year, but dairy and frozen departments delivered significant sales and growth vs. their counterparts. And

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Aldi’s Growth is Strong, But…

Conventional grocers are outperforming value grocers such as Aldi during the COVID-19 crisis. Aldi is on track to have the nation’s third-largest grocer store count

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Data Diving with Todd Hale

An expert’s analysis of hot departments and categories, consumer behavior, promotion and private label. Retail insights thought leader Todd Hale is the former senior vp

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DON’T LET SALES GAINS FADE!

Since the start of the pandemic, retailers pulled back on promotion as demand for at-home food grew. But as the economy reopens, what are you

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