by Denise Leathers | Feb 3, 2025
As a kid growing up in the 70s and 80s, I vividly recall the Virginia Slims ads that ran in the magazines my mom read. They always featured a confident, smartly dressed woman holding a cigarette, reminding us how far we’ve come in the past 100 years. But, today, when...
by Denise Leathers | Nov 4, 2024
Like most Americans, I’ve always had a deep appreciation for the sacrifices of those who served in the military. But I have to admit that, until recently, I usually marked Veteran’s Day by sleeping in, hitting a few sales and enjoying a day off from work. That all...
by Denise Leathers | Sep 2, 2024
It wasn’t exactly the shot heard ‘round the world. But vice president Kamala Harris’ promise of a federal ban on grocery price-gouging if she wins the presidency sure did grab the attention of the food industry. Although Harris didn’t share many details, she said the...
by Denise Leathers | Jul 1, 2024
With retailers and manufacturers focusing so much of their energy on lowering prices, product innovation has fallen out of the headlines lately. However, a new report from Chicago-based SPINS on CPG disruption in 2024 highlights the importance of finding new ways to...
by Denise Leathers | May 6, 2024
In last month’s issue, we published a story about the impact of popular weight loss drugs on food sales. While estimates vary, a recent Numerator survey found that in households where at least one person was taking GLP-1s such as Ozempic or Wegovy, monthly spending on...