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Articles Tagged with ''retail''

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The Sausage Report 2026

Sausage bucks slumping sales trends in processed meats category

Variety and versatility for all meal occasions win sausage broad consumer popularity.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
July 10, 2026
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Sausage consumption is fairly uniform throughout various income levels, while lower income families consume the most breakfast sausage.


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Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B

The transaction is expected to close in 2027, subject to receipt of required regulatory clearance and other customary closing conditions.
Industry News
July 1, 2026
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Kroger says the planned acquisition would expand its reach into adjacent markets while building on Giant Eagle's fresh foods and private-label portfolio.


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Hot rotisserie chicken

Chicken gains as consumers feel financial strain

Inflationary pressures persisted in the meat department, with fresh meat prices increasing 4.5% year over year in May 2026.
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Anne-Marie Roerink
June 22, 2026
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Processed meat prices also rose, but at a considerably slower rate of 1.7%.


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Special Report: Co-Packing & Private-Label Opportunities

Processors large and small embrace co-packing opportunities

Private-label products can elevate meat and poultry beyond commodity positioning into premium, differentiated retail product offerings.
Fred Wilkinson
Fred Wilkinson
June 18, 2026
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Co‑branded products enable retailers to offer differentiated value, reinforce quality perception and keep the protein category engaging in a highly competitive perimeter environment.


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Archer's eight-count Mini Stick line

Archer debuts chicken protein snack

Target will stock Archer's 8-count Mini Stick line as the retailer doubles its meat snack section.
Industry News
June 16, 2026
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Lineup includes the company's first-ever chicken product, Oven-Roasted Chicken Mini Sticks.


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The Sausage Project's fully cooked chicken sausages

The Sausage Project expands nationwide retail distribution

Brand is projected to deliver 10x sales growth in 2026 compared to 2025.
Industry News
June 9, 2026
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The Sausage Project's Walmart debut is part of a national retail expansion that brings the brand to approximately 3,266 stores nationwide by the end of July 2026.


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Beef and chicken fuel fresh meat growth

Easter date switch impacts processed meat in April 2026.
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Anne-Marie Roerink
May 14, 2026
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Despite inflation, the average price per pound in April 2026 for chicken and pork remains less than half that of beef. 


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A close-up image of Force of Nature 100% ground beef in a grocery cart with other groceries.
Category Report: Merchandising Strategies for small processors

Carefully curated merchandising helps small processors stay competitive in the meat case

From strategic labeling to local partnerships and limited-time offerings, small processors leverage agility and storytelling to stand out at retail.
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Sammy Bredar
April 28, 2026
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Merchandising strategies evolve beyond traditional pricing and placement.


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AI-powered inventory management boosts fresh seafood sales by 9% for West Coast grocer

Vallarta Supermarkets recovers its investment in 15 months and generates more than $10 million in attributable profit over three years.
Industry News
April 24, 2026
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Vallarta Supermarkets generates a 1,070% return on investment after implementing Fresh Inventory Management technology from Logile Inc.


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Raw beef

Powered by beef, meat leads March 2026 growth

Meat had a strong month, with growth in dollars, units and pounds.
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Anne-Marie Roerink
April 22, 2026
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Meat department sales have been positive since the fourth quarter of 2023, with dollar gains reflecting a combination of inflation and demand growth. 


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