Market research firms IRI and The NPD Group to mergeThe two groups that provide retail and consumer insights have announced a merger that is expected to be finalized later this year. Q&A: What's Trending at Kroger?Juan De Paoli, VP of Kroger's Own Brands, sat down with Store Brands ahead of his Industry Forum on Consumer Trends appearance to discuss the trends that are impacting the retailer's assortment and future offerings of private label items. Easter candy sales to increase compared to 2021 Retailers with private label candy assortments can expect to see a boost in Easter sales this year. Private label sales off to a strong start in Q1 2022 Sales data from IRI shows that private label sales increased in the first quarter of 2022, marking a third straight month of growth. Amazon Fresh expands in Virginia Amazon Fresh has opened its latest store in Virginia while announcing plans for three more in the state. Loblaw makes its private label coffee packaging sustainable The Canadian retailer has updated its own brand coffee packaging, now made with 80% renewable and recyclable paper content. FMI details consumer trends in new research series FMI- The Food Industry Association has kicked off its six-part 2022 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends series, detailing emerging consumer trends and attitudes. Worldwise acquires new asset Pet product company Worldwise has acquired Pet Factory, a producer of branded and private label dog products. Manitoba Harvest launches two new products exclusively at Whole Foods The producer of hemp-based foods is launching two new Hemp+ powders only at the Amazon-owned grocery chain. Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond expand eCommerce partnership Thousands of new private label products from Bed Bath & Beyond are now available on Kroger's online marketplace. First Previous 373 374 375 376 377 Next Last
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