Progressive Grocer

Difficult decision... Big Lots is preparing to conduct going-out-of-business sales at all of its remaining stores: https://lnkd.in/gMi5CnEF #foodretail #retailnews #biglots

Snack Factory, the brand that makes Pretzel Crisps, is reinventing the segment again with bite-size Pop’ums, which combine the munchability of popcorn and the crispy crunch of pretzels in a fun-to-eat nosh with a unique texture. DETAILS: https://lnkd.in/gy4dBw35 #newfood #grocery #snackfactory

✨Speakers Wanted for GroceryTech 2025✨ ☑️Do you have an exciting grocery innovation story to tell? ☑️Have you transformed your operations through next-gen tech or consumer engagement strategies? Progressive Grocer would love to help you tell your story at our annual GroceryTech conference, North America’s most important event focused on grocery technology, happening June 2025 in Dallas. DETAILS: https://ow.ly/weFv50UgENH Nominate a colleague that would be a good fit or throw your hat in the ring with a self-nomination! #GroceryTechEvent #foodretail #thoughtleaders #groceryindustry

Sustainable future... Costco shares progress on some of its sustainability goals related to the pillars of operations, people and communities and merchandising: https://lnkd.in/gikcdVf8 #costco #foodretail #retailnews

More than a buzzword... Newsweek released its America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025 list, naming the companies committed to building inclusive environments: https://lnkd.in/gcGJE7xP #foodretail #grocery #supermarket

Worker and shopper safety... Walmart has started giving store-level associates body cameras to wear as part of a pilot program at some of its U.S. locations: https://lnkd.in/gVtBdMce #walmart #foodretail #grocery

Unintended consequences... With a congestion pricing plan slated to start for Manhattan next month, a newly formed coalition of 100+ food distributors, trade associations, wholesale markets, food banks, restaurateurs and small businesses is urging that they be exempt: https://lnkd.in/gzg8_6d6 #foodretail #foodindustry #grocery

⚠️ATTN: Progressive Grocer is now accepting submissions for its 21st annual Editors’ Picks awards!! Editors' Picks is one of the HIGHEST accolades a brand can receive for successful product innovation, differentiation and category performance. Do you think your product has what it takes to be the BEST new product? Get details on the competition and enter here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eHZSPS-i #editorspicks #foodindustry #grocery #foodretail

Holiday merchandising... Progressive Grocer recently talked with Target SVP John Conlin about how this year’s selling season is shaping up and what shoppers are putting into their respective carts: https://lnkd.in/egWnHjqA #foodretail #target #retailtrends

Grocery jobs, from store levels to headquarters, will experience MAJOR DISRUPTION in 2025 as predictive and GenAI experience a breakout year. Join Walmart's David Glick and SymphonyAI's Manish Choudhary on Jan. 7 for insights into how AI is impacting grocery industry jobs and the way work gets done. They'll explore: ✔️How AI is changing the way work gets done at headquarters and in store. ✔️Which jobs and departments are most affected and the benefits of change. ✔️How new ways of working and increased productivity create opportunities for organizational realignment and employee satisfaction. ✔️Why a unified data platform is crucial to help grocers achieve their AI ambitions and unlock the benefits being a connected retailer. Register today for webinar: https://lnkd.in/eCTqe8Jj #foodretail #groceryindustry #AI #walmart