Progressive Grocer

Progressive Grocer Senior Editor Lynn Petrak sits down with Katie Paul, SVP of merchandising at KeHE Distributors, to talk about how to break out as a young leader in the industry while also doing good for the world around you.🌎 Watch complete Podcast ▶️ https://lnkd.in/eruiqaVS #kehe #foodretail #grocery #podcast

The week's biggest grocery news: 1️⃣ Regional Grocers Enter New Markets 2️⃣ ALDI, Kroger and Albertsons Speed Up Store Brand Additions 3️⃣ Better-for-You Foods Take Center Stage 4️⃣ Industry Pros Share Food Marketing Advice, Insights 5️⃣ Untangling the Tariff Tiffs FULL RECAP: https://lnkd.in/eMf89fB5 #aldi #grocerynews #foodretail #kroger #storebrands

New e-comm experience for retail pharmacies... At Hy-Vee, consumers can now check inventory, validate their prescriptions and pay the GoodRx price online via credit card before picking up their medication: https://lnkd.in/gSVgGMX5 #foodretail #hyvee #grocerynews

Candy giant looks to go healthy... Hershey strikes deal to acquire the better-for-you snack company LesserEvil, extending its offerings into new categories and forms: https://lnkd.in/gZQMxVWJ #hershey #foodretail #grocery

Best workplaces... Wegmans is among the food retailers named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025 list. See who else made the cut 👉https://lnkd.in/gxvktj39 #wegmans #foodretail #grocery

Zucker’s Bagels & Smoked Fish is introducing its 1st retail product: Par Baked Frozen Bagels. The popular NYC chain of bagel shops is bringing its iconic bagels to homes as a ready-to-bake experience, enabling consumers to finish the partly baked bagels in their own kitchens. DETAILS: https://lnkd.in/e-PgUTDV #newfood #grocery #foodretail Zucker's Bagels

How are grocers adapting to shifting consumer habits in 2025?? Join Progressive Grocer's Lynn Petrak and Upside's Tyler Renaghan for an exclusive look at new insights from 2 surveys of retailers and consumers — revealing what’s top of mind for grocers and how shoppers are making decisions. We’ll break down how often consumers: ✔️ Compare prices ✔️ Use discounts ✔️ Switch retailers based on promotions Get insights into the digital tools shaping their shopping experiences!! REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eKetCfcr #foodretail #grocery #shoppingtrends #loyalty

Executive moves... Thrive Market makes 4 key senior hires across its merchandising organization, onboarding Kelly Nigh, Natalie Wieder, Bri Waldoch, MBA, and Yvette Lemieux: https://lnkd.in/evYKB2MB #foodretail #grocery #thrivemarket

Future of store ops... Grocery professionals from across North America shared insights at Upshop's Altitude event on their respective journeys to connect the many sides – and people – of their businesses: https://lnkd.in/gfURUtja #altitude2025 #grocery #foodretail

Trepidation... Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ move brings worries of higher prices and decreased competitiveness: https://lnkd.in/gRJcXu9Y #LiberationDay #groceryprices #tariffs #retailnews