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Co-op updates Bowl & Basket line to reflect changing shopper preferences Wakefern is rolling out updates to its Bowl & Basket brand, which was originally introduced in 2019. Retailer-owned supermarket cooperative Wakefern Food Corp., is unveiling updates to its own-brand food and beverage portfolio, including plans to remove all synthetic dyes and additional ingredients from its Bowl & Basket products by January 2027.

“Self-checkout reduces human oversight and enables faster execution and greater anonymity,” said Megan Norfleet, VP of sales at Equinox Payments. “Payment fraud, skimming in particular, targets the high-volume debit and EBT/ SNAP transactions that are common across grocery environments.” As fraud tactics continue to evolve, choosing the right payment terminal and processing partner is critical.

7/13/2026 Brand’s latest better-for-you line is also good source of fiber Campbell’s Protein Soups are a good source of protein and fiber, offering the taste and quality that the classic brand is known for with the nutritional benefits people increasingly seek in the foods they purchase.

7/13/2026 Item available exclusively at Albertsons, with additional availability planned this year Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts, the fastest-growing brand in the snack nut category and the top macadamia nut brand, is making everyday snacking easier with the launch of its Sea Salt Macadamia Nut Multipack.

7/13/2026 Products seek to replicate warm, bakery-style experience at home In response to growing consumer demand for convenient, healthier breakfast options, Sweet Loren’s, the No. 1 natural refrigerated cookie dough brand in the United States, has expanded beyond dessert with the launch of two ready-to-bake breakfast innovations: Oatmeal Bars and Scones. In contrast to traditional grab-and-go breakfast products, Sweet Loren’s is focused on replicating a warm, bakery-style experience at home.

Progressive Grocer reveals this year's awards program winners in the Store Managers category Progressive Grocer’s 2026 Top Women in Grocery awards program recognizes the integral role women play across all segments of the North American food retail and grocery industries.

Progressive Grocer reveals this year's awards program winners in the Rising Stars category Progressive Grocer’s 2026 Top Women in Grocery awards program recognizes the integral role women play across all segments of the North American food retail and grocery industries.

PG: How important has mentoring been to you in your professional life? PS: Mentoring has been a meaningful part of my career. I believe leadership is not measured only by what you accomplish personally. It is measured by how many people you help stretch beyond their own perceived potential. I have been fortunate to learn from so many people I have encountered, especially those who challenged me and helped me see possibilities I may not have seen on my own.

Progressive Grocer reveals this year's awards program winners in the Senior-Level Executives category Progressive Grocer’s 2026 Top Women in Grocery awards program recognizes the integral role women play across all segments of the North American food retail and grocery industries.

This year’s honorees are pulling out all the stops to keep food retail moving forward Progress is defined in many different ways, but for the purposes of this year’s class of Top Women in Grocery honorees, let’s call it “gradual betterment,” or the process of developing “to a higher, better or more advanced stage.” These women are living, breathing examples of the progress occurring across their organizations, the progress happening in their own careers and the progress being made within...