Progressive Grocer

Food entrepreneurship... Progressive Grocer talks with CEO of PepsiCo accelerator program’s grand prize winner, Ya Oaxaca!, about expanding beyond a family-based startup into a more available, accessible brand: https://lnkd.in/g53wNm4J #foodretail #foodindustry #grocery

Multi-faceted campaign... Speaking directly to parents dealing with their kids’ food allergies, a new holiday campaign aims to foster inclusion and joy — rather than just fear and avoidance – at a time of year when food-allergy families are anxiously managing careful food planning: https://lnkd.in/gGHNeJfY #foodretail #foodallergies #grocery

There’s room in consumers' digital carts – and hence room for bottom-line growth – for AI-driven omnichannel opportunities. That’s a key takeaway from SymphonyAI’s latest grocery e-commerce study. Details: https://lnkd.in/g_kXZHbj #foodretail #grocery #omnichannel

People news... Lee Nicholson, currently SVP of procurement at ADUSA Procurement, will become EVP, chief merchant at Ahold Delhaize USA brand Stop & Shop, effective at the start of the new year: https://lnkd.in/edG4aQym #aholddelhaize #foodretail #grocery

Welcome back... After Foxtrot founder Mike LaVitola revived the business under a new entity in September, reopening 5 stores in Chicago, he now has his sights on reentry in Dallas: https://lnkd.in/gd7iT3VV #foodretail #grocery #foxtrot

The week's biggest grocery news: 1️⃣ Albertsons’ Lawsuit Against Kroger Unsealed 2️⃣ Introducing the 2024 Category Captains 3️⃣ How Is Retail Innovation Shaping Up for 2025? 4️⃣ Walmart Equips Employees With Body Cameras 5️⃣ High-Level Promotions at Ahold Delhaize USA, Dollar Tree, More FULL RECAP: https://lnkd.in/endG9EMq #foodretail #friday5 #grocery #albertsons #walmart

Finding the right leader... Dollar Tree officially appointed interim CEO Michael C. Creedon Jr. to permanent CEO following Rick Dreiling's departure due to health issues in early November: https://lnkd.in/ecztM_BF #dollartree #foodretail #retailnews

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