NRF Global Port Tracker: Import declines ahead
November and December are typically slower, but last year’s volumes rose due to port strike concerns, and early shipments this year to dodge tariffs shifted more cargo into earlier months.
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Ahold Delhaize posts strong Q3 as Food Lion extends growth streak
Food Lion once again led Ahold Delhaize USA’s performance, marking its fifty-second straight quarter of comparable sales growth.
Wawa closes last standalone drive-thru store
“We are constantly testing new concepts to meet the needs of our customers, including store design,” Wawa said.
Food Lion raises donation to $1.6 million to support 32 food banks
“As more families face difficult choices, we recognize the growing need in the towns and cities we serve and our responsibility to nourish our neighbors.”
Nestlé identifies the big food trends of 2026
According to Nestlé, America’s obsession with heat is evolving. What started with “swicy” foods is moving into deeper, more layered spice profiles.
Judge orders Trump to pay full SNAP benefits by Friday
The judge found the administration’s partial funding insufficient and warned that food banks and community organizations are struggling.
7-Eleven’s Laredo Taco Company turns up the heat with Cheetos menu
The Flamin’ Hot lineup is available for a limited time at participating Laredo Taco Company locations
NRF: Holiday sales to top $1 trillion for the first time
“American consumers may be cautious in sentiment, yet remain fundamentally strong and continue to drive U.S. economic activity.”
PepsiCo and Infosys partner for AI-driven Sales+ platform
Sales+ developed with Infosys consolidates legacy tools into one guided ecosystem, improving speed to shelf and reducing manual processes across the DSD network.
The GIANT Company announces Salisbury Township (PA) store opening
New store, which replaces West Emmaus Avenue GIANT, opens in South Mall Shopping Center Nov. 21
H-E-B opens Jordan Ranch store to serve Katy–Fulshear area
The store includes several destination features, such as a walk-up Seafood Boil stand outside the entrance.
New data reveals what drives consumer acceptance of gene editing in food
When informed about the purpose and process of gene editing purchase intent rose across all categories tested: pork, eggs, tomatoes and bananas
Natural Grocers kicks off 2025 Holiday Food Bank Campaign
Family-operated retailer partners with local food banks across 168 stores and 21 states to address food insecurity during the holiday season
Roonies Ice Cream goes national with US Foods and RangeMe partnerships
Retailers and operators can now acquire Roonies handcrafted novelties through one of the country's largest foodservice distributors, making procurement easy and scalable.
Casey’s kicks off annual round-up campaign to support military families
Last year, the program raised $1.2 million, and Casey’s has now donated more than $11 million to military-focused nonprofits since 2012.