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H-E-B: Deep in the Heart of Texas
After a challenging year, the Lone Star State’s love for hometown grocer H-E-B is even stronger. On the list of things Texans love the most,
Denise Leathers
April 7, 2021
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What’s Next?
COVID changes the rules on innovation. In normal times, product development specialists would rely heavily on sales data from the past year to help identify
Denise Leathers
March 13, 2021
Cover Story
Whole Foods Gets it Half Right
Nearly four years post-acquisition, the chain leads the way in online shopping. But the in-store experience leaves something to be desired. The minute Amazon acquired
Denise Leathers
February 24, 2021
Sprouts Returns to its Roots
The natural chain uses a differentiated assortment, including innovative new frozen items, to win over core consumers. [hr] Since the pandemic struck in March, consumers
Denise Leathers
December 1, 2020
Dips & Spreads Blossom
The all-day snacking trend was already driving growth. But new plant-based offerings are taking the segment to the next level. [hr] The refrigerated dips (+13.7%),
Denise Leathers
November 7, 2020
A Change In The Wind
National brands are outperforming private label for the first time in years. Will it blow over or is this another ‘new normal’? [hr] From shuttered
Denise Leathers
November 7, 2020
Convenience Stores (C-Stores) Regroup
With trips down considerably, convenience stores (C-Stores) look for new ways to bring shoppers inside. [hr] The convenience store industry has been on fire for
Denise Leathers
September 7, 2020
Racism
Statements of condemnation came first. But what’s the industry’s next move? The answers aren’t always black and white (or Black and white). [hr] The
Denise Leathers
August 23, 2020
Kroger Hits It’s Stride
Kroger, aided by a database that’s the envy of the industry, the leading chain’s forward-thinking on everything from e-commerce to private brands has helped position
Denise Leathers
June 20, 2020
Walmart – Retailer of The Year
Walmart, the legendary supply chain and e-commerce capabilities helped make it a shutdown star. Just a few short months ago, targeted offers, curated assortments and
Denise Leathers
May 26, 2020
Price Chopper – Home Field Advantage
How local family-owned Price Chopper beat back a threat from Walmart to become Kansas City’s favorite hometown grocer. While the Walmarts and Krogers of the
Denise Leathers
March 19, 2020
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