supermarket trends | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods

Retailer Owned Foods Distributors & Associates merges under National Grocers Association

The two organizations will provide a forum and platform for the independent supermarket industry.

November 11, 2019

Retailer Owned Foods Distributors & Associates (ROFDA), Scottsdale, Ariz., announced plans to merger under the National Grocers Association (NGA), Arlington, Va., to bring together two organizations to provide a forum and platform for the independent supermarket industry.

Associated Wholesale Grocers announces partnership with RSA America

RSA America’s mobile platform allows retailers real-time coupon validation and management at every touch point of the redemption process.

July 29, 2019

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Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG), Kansas City, Kan., established a partnership with RSA America (RSA), a Schaumburg, Ill.-based supermarket technology company.

PLMA study: Millennials are changing the way America eats

A nationwide survey of more than 1,800 shoppers age 20-29 reveals that Millennials love food, but want food done their way.

September 22, 2016

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The report, “How America’s Eating Habits Are Changing,” conducted by the Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA), New York, also shows that fresh and healthy foods are at the top of their shopping lists, while prepared and portable foods are also very popular.

Food safety concerns grow with restaurant-style foods in the supermarket

In-store dining and take-out of prepared foods from grocers has grown nearly 30% since 2008, and accounted for 2.4 billion foodservice visits and $10 billion of consumer spending in 2015.

September 16, 2016

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Although the majority of U.S. consumers feel that foods in supermarkets are safe, the percentage who feels this way has decreased over the last 10 years.

The supermarket guide to online grocery competition

Online grocers dominate on all dimensions—number of sites, reach, share of trips and share of spending.

May 17, 2016

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Online grocery shopping is the primary competition for today’s multi-channel supermarkets, according to a study conducted by Brick Meet Click, Barrington, Ill., with support from MyWebGrocer.

FMI, Technomic study outlines the sophistication of supermarket prepared foods

February 4, 2016

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The Food Marketing Institute (FMI), Arlington, Va., and Chicago-based Technomic released “The Sophistication of Supermarket Fresh Prepared Foods,” a survey detailing the sophistication of supermarket fresh prepared foods.

Kroger, Roundy's announce definitive merger agreement

November 11, 2015

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The Kroger Co. and Roundy's, Inc., announced a definitive merger agreement under which Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Roundy's for $3.60 per share in cash.

NPD study: Consumers increasingly turn to retail outlets for prepared meals, snacks

October 28, 2015

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An increasing number of consumers are choosing supermarkets and convenience stores for their prepared meals and snacks in addition to quick-service restaurants, according to The NPD Group.

Emerson Climate Technologies builds model supermarket as part of new innovation center

August 31, 2015

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Emerson Climate Technologies installed a model supermarket, complete with refrigerated cases, dry goods shelves and point-of-sale terminals, in its Helix innovation center.

Supermarkets & alternatives channel: America's next top format

Bob Garrison

June 30, 2008

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While shopping frequency across most retail channels is flat or declining, supercenters - which enable consumers to combine shopping trips - continue to show growth.

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Retailer Owned Foods Distributors & Associates merges under National Grocers Association

Associated Wholesale Grocers announces partnership with RSA America

PLMA study: Millennials are changing the way America eats

Food safety concerns grow with restaurant-style foods in the supermarket

The supermarket guide to online grocery competition

FMI, Technomic study outlines the sophistication of supermarket prepared foods

Kroger, Roundy's announce definitive merger agreement

NPD study: Consumers increasingly turn to retail outlets for prepared meals, snacks

Emerson Climate Technologies builds model supermarket as part of new innovation center

Supermarkets & alternatives channel: America's next top format

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