Month: June 2015

Costco Wholesale seems to have quietly surpassed Whole Foods to become the biggest organic grocer as it courts a younger demographic, according to one investment bank. …

In response to consumer demand for improved transparency and trustworthiness in product sourcing and production practice claims, independent public health and safety organization NSF International announces Consumer Values Verified. The new program guides food manufacturers, marketers and retailers as they navigate the often complicated path to certification and will bring increased credibility to manufacturers' labeling claims. …

Despite evidence that the rise of digital shopping has become an influential factor in the changing retail landscape, consumer shopping channel preferences continue to shift. Which channels are consumers shopping most, and what are they buying there? Are modern trade outlets replacing traditional trade in developing markets or is the opposite true? A review of sales trends for select fast-moving consumer goods categories* across the world reveal that when it comes to trade channel importance, there is no single answer that’s right for all. …

Where do you go to buy groceries in San Antonio? If you're like many, if not most, the answer is H-E-B. Wal-Mart Inc. is hoping to throw a wrench in those shopping habits. …