Supermarket/Grocery

5Qs for Katie Thomas on the post-pandemic marketplace

Will online sales of consumer products will stay around 40% after the pandemic’s over? Not likely, according to Katie Thomas, leader of the Kearney Consumer Institute.
Consumers to continue COVID-19 shopping habits post-pandemic

From trying a new shopping method to shopping at a different retailer, consumers have been shopping differently in response to COVID-19, and many plan to continue even after the pandemic.
New England grocer unifies customer experience at point-of-sale

Big Y is combining payment processing, loyalty and merchandising on a single platform.
Hy-Vee initiates search for local brands

A regional Midwestern grocery retailer plans to increase its focus on local brand discovery in 2021.
Giant Food to promote minority-owned suppliers with shelf labels

A regional grocer will start informing shoppers of products offered by businesses owned by members of under-represented groups.
Mercatus: 10 predictions for grocery retailers in 2021

Grocery retailers need to prepare for a business landscape including a heightened emphasis on safety and broader access to e-commerce.
Nielsen: Most consumers shop across channels

Omnichannel consumption among U.S. consumers increased by 50% during 2020.
Two Bi-Lo stores will convert to Piggly Wiggly banner

Two independent Piggly Wiggly store owners are acquiring one Bi-Lo store location each.

Mastercard: ‘Extended’ holiday sales up 3%; home furnishings the big winner