AI’S FOOD FORECAST GROWS EFFICIENCIES

Festival Foods is partnering with Upshop, using AI to improve its fresh-food operations and “scale operational efficiencies.” The partnership is expected to help Festival Foods improve its forecasting and inventory management, reduce food waste, and elevate customer satisfaction.

Full article from Grocery Dive

WALMART TARGETS SUMMER VACATIONERS

Walmart is testing a new store format dubbed General Markets. About a tenth the size of a traditional Walmart, General Markets will be located near popular vacation destinations and will carry a limited, site-specific collection of products, from drinks and snacks to souvenirs and beach necessities.

Full article from Retail Wire

SNACKS STILL RULE

Snacks remain a hot category in 2023, and retailers are well positioned to capitalize on them this season. Spicy flavors, sweet and salty combinations, and better-for-you options are all popular trends in the snack category.

Full article from C-Store Decisions