Week of October 2, 2023
Accelerate Your Insights is a weekly news recap of the top trends in CPG focusing on retailer headlines, key shopper behaviors, and industry events.
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Industry News
Kellogg’s cereal business begins trading as stand-alone company WK Kellogg
As part of the separation, Kellogg has been renamed Kellanova but is still trading under the ticker “K.”
Retailers appear to be facing a self-checkout reckoning
Self-checkout may not be the money-saving "revolution" some retailers were hoping for.
Progressive Grocer 2023 Editors' Picks Best New Products
his year's Editors' Picks honorees span the entire grocery store
FMI Report: Grocery Shoppers Turning To Private Brands
The Power of Private Brands 2023: What's Ahead For Shoppers and Private Brands
Food Trends For Fall and Winter
What trends should independent grocers be leveraging in Q4 to maximize sales and customer satisfaction?
Conagra Brands CEO sees early signs of improvement in consumer buying habits
While the Slim Jim maker forecast a more upbeat second half in its fiscal year, Sean Connolly told Wall Street analysts that a deeper recovery will take time.
Convenience Is Transforming Faster Than Ever
From foodservice to data security, McLane stays in step with and continues to lead a changing industry.
Expo East 2023 Recap: 8 Trends to Watch
SPINS' Top takeaways from the show floor
Retailer News
Kroger adds Hispanic-inspired Mercado brand to exclusive Our Brands' roster
Kroger Mercado's expansive assortment now offers more than 50 products, including items such as fresh meat, beverages, snacks, sides, desserts and more.
CVS Health to donate up to 1M period products through ‘Buy One, Donate Two’ program
Throughout October, for every CVS Health brand period product purchased, the retailer will donate two to communities in need through a partnership with Feeding America.
UNFI President Out As Company Pushes Forward With Transformation Plan
Sandy Douglas will take on role of president and CEO
Meijer customers keep 10M pounds of food out of landfills through Flashfood app
Meijer is the first retailer nationwide to reach the 10 million pounds milestone with Flashfood.
RaceTrac Installs Its First EV Charger
The c-store is partnering with EnviroSpark.
How 5 Regional Grocers Are Thriving Amid Economic Uncertainty
Placer.ai foot traffic data paints a picture of how certain independents are finding success
Rite Aid Launches Ello Market Private Brand
Exclusive new food offering features snacks, pantry essentials
Plum Market Opts for Automated Planogram System
Leafio solution has enabled indie to open stores more quickly
Is This Autonomous Micro-Store the Future of Convenience?
Juxta Nomad concept is set to roll out in Colorado and Georgia
Peapod Digital Labs Adds Mobile App For Ahold Delhaize Brands
Juxta Nomad concept is set to roll out in Colorado and Georgia