| | July 5, 2016 | E-commerce sales among food retailers are picking up. According to SN research, the 10 largest companies selling food and consumables online in 2015 shot up 22% in one year. The reason, to a large degree, stems from the push to make shopping more convenient plus the willingness by younger, Millennial consumers to rely on their computers and mobile devices. SEE THE DIGITAL TOP 10 |
| Albertsons converted its three remaining stores in Florida to the Safeway banner in mid-June, leaving industry observers wondering why — and what it might do next. READ FULL ARTICLE |
| Less obvious details such as poorly managed parking lots, cluttered entrances, and lines at service desks undermine the shopping experience for customers, and made it less likely that they would return. Simon Uwins explains how to improve the customer experience in this SN IdeaXchange article. READ FULL ARTICLE |
| Moody’s Investors Service said it has assigned weak ratings to Fairway Market as it emerges from a pre-packaged bankruptcy. READ FULL ARTICLE |
| Winn-Dixie, Buehler’s Fresh Foods and Hen House Market are creating simple seafood solutions for customers with create-your-own cook in bag offerings. READ FULL ARTICLE |
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FEATURED GALLERY | 2016 FMI Connect in pictures
Celebrity chefs and keynote addresses, show floor spectacles and food from around the globe. This year's FMI Connect certainly had something — and then some — for everyone. |
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