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Consumers Rethink Halloween Candy-Buying Strategies Due to Rising Prices
Consumers Rethink Halloween Candy-Buying Strategies Due to Rising Prices
October 27, 2023  |  Retail

The rising cost of candy has reportedly led consumers to rethink their Halloween plans. Candy and gum prices rose by 7.5% in September compared to...

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C3 CEO Says CPG-ification of Restaurants Drives ROI for Operators
C3 CEO Says CPG-ification of Restaurants Drives ROI for Operators
October 27, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As the restaurant industry increasingly shifts to omnichannel, virtual restaurant platform C3 is seizing on the opportunity to drive profitability by making quick-service restaurants (QSRs) menus...

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Hershey Sees ‘Key Retailer’ Pulling Back Amid Digital Transformation
Hershey Sees ‘Key Retailer’ Pulling Back Amid Digital Transformation
October 26, 2023  |  Earnings

As grocers increasingly shift their focus to their digital and omnichannel businesses, Hershey is seeing one of its key business customers pull back as it...

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UNFI Says CPG Brands Will Need to Step Up Deals to Get Customers Back
UNFI Says CPG Brands Will Need to Step Up Deals to Get Customers Back
September 26, 2023  |  Earnings

As grocery inflation normalizes, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) expects brands to start offering more deals and discounts, which the company sees as a necessary...

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Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands as Consumers Prioritize Sweet Treats
Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands as Consumers Prioritize Sweet Treats
September 11, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Smucker is sweetening its portfolio with the addition of Hostess Brands, the company best known for making Twinkies, as consumers continue to shell out for...

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Is D2C a Tired Playbook? How One Beauty Brand Finds Value in Retail Distribution
Is D2C a Tired Playbook? How One Beauty Brand Finds Value in Retail Distribution
September 11, 2023  |  Retail

In the past few years, grocery stores have significantly transformed, expanding beyond their traditional role as food suppliers. They have evolved into comprehensive shopping destinations,...

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Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Mosh Targets Cognitive Concerns to Stand Out in D2C Snacks
Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Mosh Targets Cognitive Concerns to Stand Out in D2C Snacks
September 06, 2023  |  eCommerce

Amid a seemingly overwhelming array of nutrition bar options in stores and via direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels, Mosh is touting brain benefits in an effort to...

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Gopuff Ads Launches in UK as Aggregators Expand Marketing Capabilities
Gopuff Ads Launches in UK as Aggregators Expand Marketing Capabilities
August 31, 2023  |  Delivery

Gopuff is expanding its advertising business overseas as leading players across the on-demand delivery business increasingly leverage these capabilities to boost their margins. The convenience...

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Kroger Becomes Top US Sushi Seller as Grocers Broaden Scope
Kroger Becomes Top US Sushi Seller as Grocers Broaden Scope
August 22, 2023  |  Retail

Kroger is reportedly now the number one sushi seller in the United States — a circumstance that comes alongside grocers’ ongoing effort to become consumers’ one-stop...

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