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Dress It Up Launches Two SKUs, Backed By New Funding
A slow and steady growth strategy is Dress It Up Dressing’s secret sauce as it works to capture the “sleepy” salad dressing category, said founder and CEO Sophia Maroon.
No Deal (Yet): Kroger-Albertsons Merger Denied
The proposed $24.6 billion Kroger-Albertsons megamerger was temporarily blocked today by a federal judge, who ruled in favor of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) suing to block the deal.
Report: Foxtrot Assets Sold At Auction For $2.2M
The future of Foxtrot is once again in question after assets belonging to the shuttered grocery chain were acquired today by Further Point Enterprises via auction for $2.2 million, according to a report from Crain’s Chicago Business.
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Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): Why Is Online Grocery Growing? Maybe Talk To TikTok.
Among the highs and lows of the Gartner Hype Cycle, it seems online grocery shopping may be nearing its “Slope of Enlightenment.”
Private Label, Ecommerce to Drive F&B Growth in 2025
Today we are examining how a continued shift to private label and ecommerce will shape volume and sales growth amid high food prices in 2025.
Inside Amazon Saver’s Private Label Debut
Today, Amazon announced the launch of a new brand, Amazon Saver, to bulk up its private label department; the value-focused grocery brand will be available both in Amazon Fresh stores and online.
Walmart Doubles Down On Private Label With Premium, Accessible bettergoods Debut
The country’s largest grocery retailer is setting up to capitalize on consumers’ growing affinity for private label offerings amid continued, heightened food prices. Walmart debuted its new store brand, bettergoods, today with over 300 unique products.
Post-Foxtrot, Early Stage Brands Feel They’ve Lost A Bridge to Growth
When Outfox Hospitality abruptly shuttered its doors earlier this week, it left a lot of CPG brands caught in the fray, including many emerging brands and new product concepts. Many of them feel as if the industry has lost a major stepping stone account.
Making Waves With Microalgae: Meet Algae Cooking Club
Algae Cooking Club launched earlier this year and immediately began to make waves in the industry and online. But, despite the rising popularity of macroalgae – a group that includes seaweed, sea moss, kelp and other ocean-hailing ingredients – in food and beverage products, Algae Cooking Club (ACC) identifies with a completely separate group.
Whole Foods Updates Forager and Local Brand Designations
Whole Foods Market has modified the definition of its Forager, Local and Global brand designations, bringing increased clarity between the former two emerging brand-focused programs.
Outfoxing The Competition: Foxtrot and Dom’s Kitchen Plan Merger
Two Chicago-based retailers Foxtrot and natural grocery chain Dom’s Kitchen & Market announced an all-stock merger that will create a new entity called Outfox Hospitality.
The Checkout: IRI Merges with NPD; Rao’s Activates First Marketplace Popup
In this week’s Checkout: market research firms IRI and NPD merge, Rao’s Homemade activates its first popup marketplace in NYC, All Y’all’s Foods supports a Texas Ranch turned vegan sanctuary and Kroger Dallas launches Restaurant Supply program.
Boxed To Become Publicly Traded Company
Online retailer Boxed announced today that it would become a publicly traded company via a merger with SPAC Seven Oaks Acquisition Corp. Seven Oaks said Boxed is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33% over the next five years, ultimately achieving $1 billion in net revenue by 2026.