Podcasts about groceries

Episode Overview Groceries are expensive and pretending otherwise doesn't help anyone. In this episode, Annie and Jen talk about what's actually happening with food prices in the US and Canada, why it's impacting how families shop, and how to make supportive, realistic choices when money is a real constraint. They break down the shift many of us are making from "what's the healthiest option?" to "what's worth it, won't go to waste, and works in real life"—and share the simple, repeatable systems they use to meal plan, reduce impulse spending, and keep meals balanced without turning health into a luxury hobby. If you like what you hear in this episode, don't miss your chance to join us when we open enrollment to join Balance365! Add your name to our obligation-free waitlist, and we will waive the $199 registration fee. Click here to learn more. Key Points Why "optimize everything" isn't the goal (and how to choose smart trade-offs without guilt) The non-negotiable nutrition basics that matter most when budgets are tight How to build a repeatable grocery + meal plan system that survives busy weeks Essentials vs. "extras": spotting food marketing, shrinkflation, and unnecessary upgrades

It's becoming increasingly obvious that Trump's mountain of broken promises, radical foreign policy decisions and unorthodox economic policies are causing deep damage to his MAGA brand.Last week the Supreme Court, with three Trump appointees, ruled against Trump's use of IEEPA to issue tariffs.The court's ruling was only one of many failures for Trump last week as newly revised jobs data showed a major contraction in the labor market last year. The trade deficit in 2025 showed little improvement despite Trump's widespread use of tariffs and the fourth quarter GDP reading was well below expectations.According to multiple polls Americans have tired of Trump's harsh immigration policies, and military threats to foreign countries. Most voters have no interest in conquering Greenland, crushing Cuba, managing Venezuela or invading Iran.Grocery prices and utility bills remain elevated while Trump gaslights the American public insisting that costs for everything have dropped dramatically. Health insurance premiums for millions of Americans have dramatically increased while SNAP and Medicaid benefits have been cut.Meanwhile the president remains obsessed with his gigantic White House ballroom and plans for an oversized monumental arch built in his honor.The glorious leader has lost support among nearly every demographic except for his cultish base of supporters. There are even signs that diehard MAGA fans are losing faith.Underneath all of the spin more sinister details surrounding Trump's possible involvement with Jeffrey Epstein's many heinous crimes and sex trafficking operation remains.Fox News is desperate to keep the Trump myth alive either by ignoring stories that make the president look bad or spending excessive amounts of coverage on segments that aren't political.One sign of the network's panicked approach was the fact that Barack Obama's name appeared 74 times in the transcripts last week. No kidding. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit decodingfoxnews.substack.com/subscribe

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on an execution in Florida.

Portland MC Mat Randol believes in the challenges of hip hop: to grow and evolve, to live at the edge of his comfort zone, to tell the truth, and to find the joy. On the mic he's dexterous, dynamic, and confessional...but he also wouldn't say no to a few choice sips in the studio. His 2026 is scheduled to be a non-stop banger of releases, collaborations, and live music. Plus, he's a great hang, as you'll hear in this episode. He stopped by to discuss the timely feedback that altered the direction of his musical approach, building the experiences that add up to an artist, and keeping his core themes fresh. And he drops some WORLD PREMIERES on us! Music this week:"Randy's Song" by Mat Randol (16:39)"Lee Me Be" by Keys Open Doors ft. M.D (29:43)"Since You've Been Gone" by Mat Randol (43:11)"Hopscotch" by Mat Randol ft. Zavy and Saige Wolley (62:39)"Oregon Coast" by Sweeps, luv pug (80:39)

In this Retail Technology Spotlight Series episode from Omni Talk Retail, Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga welcome back Grocery Dealz co-CEOs Matt Goynes and Micheal Waldroup to unpack the rapid national expansion of their real-time grocery price comparison app. Now live in 40 states, Grocery Dealz enables consumers to compare grocery prices across retailers in real time before they shop and even push their lists directly into Instacart for delivery. The conversation dives into how the platform works, how pricing data is sourced, why retailers are paying attention, and what price transparency means for the future of grocery. From over-the-counter medicine and alcohol price swings to retail media monetization and API partnerships, this episode explores how comparison shopping could reshape consumer behavior... just as it did in travel and gas. With grocery bills rivaling plane tickets in weekly spend, is price transparency the next major retail disruption? Key Topics Covered: •What Grocery Dealz is and why it exists •The 3-step user experience: search, substitute, compare •Categories covered beyond center store (including OTC meds & alcohol) •How real-time grocery pricing data is sourced •Retailers' response to price transparency •The Instacart integration and delivery convenience factor •How Grocery Dealz makes money (affiliate + retail media model) •Consumer adoption metrics and time spent in app •What's coming next: live coupons and national growth •Can price comparison truly change grocery shopping behavior? Connect with the Guests: Matt Goynes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-goynes-65921368/ Micheal Waldroup: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micheal-waldroup-3a74b82b7/ #retailtech #grocerytech #pricetransparency #retailmedia #ecommerce #omnichannel #retailinnovation #retailpodcast #OmniTalkRetail

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a Florida execution set for Tuesday evening.

Many of you have already cut the cord from your longtime cable television provider.  I wrote about my evaluation of doing this back in 2023. Giving up a security blanket called cable television has been hard to do.  In 2023, I successfully negotiated a cheaper overall rate by agreeing to a multi-year fixed price deal with our cable television and internet service provider. We could have opted to switch to an internet-based television provider at the time.  The price difference came out to less than $10/month to switch.  My wife and I agreed that the hassles probably weren’t worth $10 per month – yet. Three years later, it was time to go to bat with the same large cable television and internet service provider.  This time, the outcome would be different. We have enjoyed a three decade love/hate business relationship You may have seen a number of advertisements for our current cable/internet provider during the Winter Olympic games.  While watching the women’s US Olympic curling team lose the Bronze medal to the evil Canucks the other night, my wife and I saw the company’s promotional ad several times. It proudly proclaimed, “$50/month for 5 years of 1 GB internet service.  No price increases.  No contract required!” That’s funny.  The same company has been charging us $99 per month for the same level of service.  Why are they offering such a deep discount to newbies? Talk about bad timing.  The cable/internet company had just mailed the February bill to us late last week. It contained a big 20% surprise! The company raised our bill by $36.17 per month for our combined cable television/internet package (125 TV channels plus their “Superspeed” internet service). Our former bill was $182.33 per month. The new bill amounted to $218.50 per month.  There were no added services. Hey, that’s almost 20% more?  What is going on here?!!! Our cable television package has zero add-ons for premium movies or sports packages.  Just the 125+ channel tier has been fine for us. The menu of cable television services offered by this national provider has relatively few (five as of today) bundled packages at various price points. Their so-called basic package isn’t cheap and generally provides an assortment of local channels. No, thanks!  That’s why I bought my $29 Phillips plug-in antenna (for use as a back-up to watch local TV stations when needed). The next price level had been our current 125-channel line-up.  My wife was happy with her favorite channels like Food Network, HGTV, and a few movie options such as USA, Freeform, and AMC.  Her sports-nut husband generally watches ESPN, Golf Channel, and a few others from his 10′ x 10′ SwampSwami SportsCave in the back portion of the house. It’s OK to laugh and call me cheap.  I prefer being called “fiscally prudent” with respect to our monthly entertainment expenditures. We played this same game exactly three years ago We took a hard look at our options in 2023 after a similar price hike surprised us by the same folks. Here’s a link to that story. First, we decided to get rid of one of the two cable “boxes” and saved $14/month.  A $49 Roku stick on the TV back in my SportsCave allowed me to watch the same cable television offerings via our wireless internet. We had already purchased our own internet modem ($150) to jettison another of their monthly rental fees. It paid out in less than a year. When I was finally able to bargain to lock-in a multi-year pricing deal in 2023, the net price increase came to less than $10 month. We opted to stick around – and watch. Your cable company will pass along the higher prices of ESPN and others Some television pirates like ESPN have spent billions in the past decade bidding-up the cost of sports to maintain a dominant market position. They are quite aware that the vast majority of us sports-addicted viewers are likely to pay the higher tab. I get it.  You must also step back and evaluate your purchasing habits at times, too. Economics 201 would define this as the Elasticity of Demand.  At some price point, people will reject your product and walk away. Grocery and utility prices have gone up.  They are passing along the incremental costs of doing business.  Customers have to make some hard choices. Watching your wife shiver on the sofa during winter because her cheapskate husband wants to keep the thermostat at 68 degrees is not easy. Are those tears or icicles coming from her eyes? I no longer purchase as much of the now-$9/pound lean hamburger or my favorite hot chocolate mix anymore to save a few bucks. Tonight, it’s red beans and rice Monday at our house. Anyone from New Orleans knows that the dish is a local tradition borne out of economic necessity. We used to add smoked sausage to our Monday mixture years ago.  Alas, not anymore. Perhaps my waistline should send a thank-you note to our local grocer for pricing us out of few items which I loved to consume. Time for the latest big negotiation with the cable TV and internet provider! This weekend, I prepared myself for the upcoming discussion with a “Customer Retention” representative.  You have to be willing to walk away when arriving at this level.  That negotiating tactic had saved us hundreds of dollars in previous years. I updated my 2023 spreadsheet this weekend to affirm the TV channels we most heavily watch. Then, I looked-up the top internet-based television providers to see which one best satisfies our desires at a competitive price. By the way, here is my updated analysis of product offerings and prices for various providers as of February, 2026: My big telephone negotiation with our giant cable television/internet provider was not centered on the rising costs charged by ESPN, the local TV stations, and our overpriced regional sports channel. I wanted the company to defend its Winter Olympic offering a $50/month internet price to new customers while having the gall to charge us $99/month for the same speed and service level. Since the internet arrives at our house via their own lines installed years ago, that leaves only one party responsible for the $50 monthly internet price disparity. How did the call go? The cable television/internet provider’s customer service rep was quite skilled at defending his company’s $36+/month rate increase. I countered by asking how they can justify raising our home prices $36+/month while offering new customers a $50 lower internet monthly rate than this long-time customer is being charged. He said, “We’re probably losing money on that deal, sir.  To grow our customer base, we need to entice new customers to come onboard by offering something of value to them.” I responded, “So, you’re willing to raise the rates of a long-time customer like me who quietly pays his bill on time in order to lure others with a discount.  It seems like it should be the other way around.” He didn’t argue that point. Instead, he quickly deflected to asking about our cell phone provider!  The same cable/internet rep who raised the rates now wanted to discuss our cell phone business?  He was quite sure they could offer a lower price than Ma Bell was likely charging us. I told him that I was quite aware there were cheaper cell phone providers, but this call was about his company’s television and internet rates.  Please stay on topic. The representative mentioned their relatively new “Sports and News” TV package which is $15 per month less than our current service level.  Already aware of the option, I said the service tier also contained significantly fewer channels – including several of my wife’s favorite channels. The old axiom “Prior preparation prevents poor performance” is still valid. Ultimately, the cable TV/internet rep failed to offer a lower price for our current level of service.  He mentioned that we could save $10 month.  That was only if we would allow their company to directly bill us via credit card instead of having them prepare and mail a rather environmentally unfriendly monthly bill to us. I reminded him that their paper bill was how we noticed the significant rate increase like this one. We do utilize e-payments with business partners who do not unilaterally attempt to charge higher prices without a providing a higher level of service to go with it.  No, thanks. It was actually a rather civil conversation with an extremely knowledgeable representative who boldly held the company line. Here’s a good rule to remember about customer service interactions.  An unhappy customer will tell an average of 20-25 people about their bad experience with a company.  A happy customer will only mention their positive experience to, perhaps, four or five others on the average.  Bad news travels fast, too.   Ask Cracker Barrel. Their stock price dropped by 50% in a matter of weeks last year and still hasn’t recovered. And the winner is…??? We signed-up for and started using YouTube TV today.  It was very simple and took about ten minutes.   It comes with a five-day free trial.  Then the rate begins at a discounted $59.99/month level for two months.  The price will convert to the current standard $82.99/month after that. I will now receive the Big Ten Network, ACC Network, and CBS Sports Network in this package.  My wife (who felt uncomfortable about making this big change) seems pleased, too. We’ll both learn more about new internet-based TV product this week.  I will plan to return the cable TV box back to those other guys soon. For now, we are still utilizing the current provider’s internet service. Other fiber-optic providers have sent cards and letters for months wanting our business. That will be a much trickier business decision to make. I’ll be dialing for dollars to learn more soon. There is just one negative.  We will lose MeTV (one of our favorite channels) as part of this switch.  However, I just verified that we can receive MeTV via our local UHF channel in the SwampSwami Sports Cave utilizing my little ol’ $29 Phillips plug-in digital antenna. Our “exciting” Saturday nights watching classic TV favorites (Svengoolie, Batman, Star Trek, and Superman) has been rescued!   Victory is sweet!!! The post Cutting the Cord – for good appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Rural grocery stores are more than places to buy food — they're anchors for small-town economies and community life. In this episode, Deborah Solie of the Center for Rural Affairs and Charlotte Narjes of the University of Nebraska Cooperative Development Center discuss a new Rural Grocery Store Learning Cohort designed to help store owners strengthen operations, build community connections and plan for long-term sustainability.They explain the challenges rural grocers are facing, what participants can expect from the cohort and why peer learning and collaboration are key to keeping local stores viable. Whether you own a store, work in rural development or care about the future of small-town Nebraska, this conversation offers insight into what it takes to keep rural grocery stores thriving.Find out more and apply by March 6 here: https://www.cfra.org/rural-grocery-store-learning-cohort-online

Canada's grocery bills are out of control, hitting 6.2% inflation, the highest in the G7. But this isn't just about rising prices, it's about government policies and structural problems that are making it worse.  Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Canadian professor and researcher, exposes how trade barriers, weak competition, and financial programs are fueling food inflation. Sylvain says Canada's economy is drifting behind the U.S. and shares what policymakers are failing to tell you.  Your wallet is on the line, and the warning signs are clear: without real policy change, prices will keep climbing and Canada's economy could face serious consequences. 

Canada's grocery bills are out of control, hitting 6.2% inflation, the highest in the G7. But this isn't just about rising prices, it's about government policies and structural problems that are making it worse.  Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Canadian professor and researcher, exposes how trade barriers, weak competition, and financial programs are fuelling food inflation. Sylvain says Canada's economy is drifting behind the U.S. and shares what policymakers are failing to tell you.  Your wallet is on the line, and the warning signs are clear: without real policy change, prices will keep climbing and Canada's economy could face serious consequences. 

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On Monday's Daily Clone, Jake Brend analyzes if a 1 seed is still as possibility for Iowa State, breaks down the loss at TCU for the Cyclone women and relives an emotional senior day for Yonger Bastida. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Hassel and Jake Brend break down a massive week in college basketball as the Iowa State Cyclones see their grip on a No. 1 seed loosen after a tough road loss to the BYU Cougars. Plus, the Iowa Hawkeyes lost late to the Wisconsin Badgers, raising new questions about Iowa's postseason outlook as March Madness approaches. The guys also react to Team USA's golden performance at the Olympic Games, what it means for American dominance on the global stage, and how it's capturing the attention of the whole country. • Iowa State vs. BYU reaction • Iowa's struggles • USA Hockey brings home the gold medal • NCAA Tournament seeding implications • Iowa State and Iowa Women weekend reaction Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How Kroger does PBM and the future of community pharmacy is clinical encounters.   

Real-time inventory management is reshaping how grocery retailers manage availability, labor, and store execution. On the latest RETHINK Retail Podcast, DeAnn Campbell speaks with Aidan Mittra, Co-Founder of OrderGrid, about how real-time, location- and expiry-aware inventory gives retailers true operational visibility that drives better product availability, reduced waste, and stronger margin protection across stores and distribution networks. Key Takeaways - Inventory quality matters: Accurate counts are not enough. Items must be findable, sellable, within date, and in the right location to support profitable operations. - Automated replenishment: Demand-aware ordering reduces manual work for store teams and enables faster, more consistent ordering. - Perishables management: Granular tracking and demand forecasting help minimize waste and maximize sales. - Inventory as an early indicator: Real-time data can surface operational and margin risks before they appear in sales reports. This episode explores how real-time inventory can form the foundation for more predictable, disciplined grocery operations and help position inventory as a measurable business advantage.

Grocery budget been stressing you out recently? Are you feeling the pull of spending more time doing something other than cooking dinner? Have you been nervous about how to stretch groceries to the end of the month? This episode is for you! Grab a snack and let's jump in!

How Kroger does PBM and the future of community pharmacy is clinical encounters.   

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Autism, Parenting, And The Art Of Ignoring Unsolicited Advice Julie Green had a very limited understanding of autism before her son was born. Navigating his diagnosis was difficult, especially when differing opinions were being thrown at them from all sides. Green reveals the realities of motherhood, autism, and self-discovery in her new book, Motherness. Guests: Julie M. Green, author, Motherness Host: Elizabeth Westfield Producer: Kristen Farrah     Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving Obesity Though there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns. Guests:  Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, Riverside Frances M. Sladek, professor of cell biology & toxicologist, University of California, Riverside Host: Greg Johnson Producer:  Kristen Farrah   Medical Notes: How Energy Drinks May Worsen Your Cancer, A Non-Invasive Treatment For Seizures, And How To Fight Against Procrastination   Are energy drinks making you sick? A new treatment for seizures may soon be possible without the need for invasive brain surgery. Good news for sugar addicts! Scientists have created a healthier sweetener using tagatose. How to fight against procrastination. Host: Maayan Voss de Bettancourt Producer: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is taking Coles to the federal court testing allegations the supermarket breached the law by offering “illusory” discounts on many everyday products. Coles denies any wrongdoing. One week into the court battle, business editor Jonathan Barrett tells Reged Ahmad what we've learned about how discounts are set and whether the outcome could bring prices down

Mark Sherry has pivoted and his latest development is an app that compares prices across grocery stores. Do you have time to look at flyers and take your list to two or three stores to save a buck? What if an algorithm can do it for you in mere moments. Would it change your shopping behaviour? Maybe.Have a listen and find out about GOFER and how it may cut your costs and suggest which provisioner is your best deal.

It was a lot of fun having David Cho in the studio. David is a longtime media executive, having helped launch The Awl and Grantland. He's also a pretty great guy to talk about restaurants with, and we do that. We also discuss Postcard, a new restaurant discovery tool and community. Matt's a user, and thinks it's a great way to organize the restaurant recommendations that are constantly flowing through our world through a simple interface. We talk all about that and much more. And before that it's the return on Three Things. Aliza and Matt discuss: A scene check at New York's new favorite wine bar, Stars, and ​​Easy Joy Dim Sum & AYCE Hot Pot.  Also, we have a new favorite boxed cake mix: Oh So Easy. And we make visits outside of NYC to Golden Russet Cafe & Grocery, No Comply Foods, Zinnia's Dinette, and Random Harvest Market.  Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kitchen Chemistry: The Cooking Oil That May Be Driving ObesityThough there are various cooking oils to choose from, soybean oil remains the most commercially popular choice in America. But is this cheap option making us obese? Our experts reveal how the high concentration of a particular fatty acid in this common oil may be influencing how our bodies store fat and contribute to rising health concerns.Guests: Sonia P. Deol, assistant professional researcher in the department of microbiology and plant pathology, University of California, RiversideFrances M. Sladek, professor of cell biology & toxicologist, University of California, RiversideHost: Greg JohnsonProducers: Kristen Farrah Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jacqueline Cordova and Ben Visser take their time ahead of Iowa State Wrestling's final regular-season dual to recognize all the seniors and their impact on Iowa State. Talking Yonger Bastida and more, courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the things I love about travel is finding small ways to reconnect with a destination after returning home, especially through food and drinks you can find locally. If you're wondering what Icelandic food, snacks, and drinks you can buy at your local grocery store, here are some easy favorites to try. Icelandic Shop ships authentic Icelandic products worldwide, including duties and fees. Find Icelandic orange soda, lava chocolate wafers, rye bread, smoked lamb sausages, sea salt, and more.

IT’S FOODIE FRIDAY! Food enthusiast and host of ‘The Fork Report’ on KFI Neil Saavedra joins Bill to talk about the best produce to buy to shrink grocery spending, how to celebrate the Lunar New Year with food, and the Lenton season bringing out fish sandwiches out in full force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grocery stores have notoriously put customers to work: scanning items, bagging them (and for many people, adding extra un-scanned items to those bags -- wink, wink). Now, Jeremy Bradley says restaurants are determined to give customers less human interaction. Giant kiosks are in the middle of the area where people would once line up to place orders at fast-food counters. "How soon before we're dishing up and serving ourselves at the counter?" he asks. Plus, JB wonders why -- aside from a data grab -- do restaurants insist on downloading their app just to get discounts. If the price can be lowered for app users, why not just lower prices for everyone and make dining out affordable again?

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel react to Iowa's signature win over Nebraska, including the postgame handshake line moment involving Fred Hoiberg. The guys also discuss Iowa State men's basketball heading to BYU following a historic three-day stretch and what lies ahead for the Cyclones in Big 12 play. Plus, Addy Brown's return as Iowa State women's basketball dominates Arizona State and how it impacts the Cyclones' NCAA Tournament outlook. Also: • Iowa vs. Wisconsin preview • Iowa State/Iowa women's seeding outlook • Big 12 Tournament implications • Two Dads? Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why is grocery-anchored retail still the most resilient asset class in 2026?Grocery-anchored retail continues to prove why it remains one of the most durable and coveted asset classes in commercial real estate. Despite persistent narratives around online grocery, delivery economics, and shifting consumer behavior, grocery real estate entered 2026 from a position of strength, not disruption.Sales growth in 2025 outpaced inflation, signaling more than just higher food costs. Consumers are spending more inside grocery stores, cooking at home, and prioritizing value over convenience. While online grocery sales continue to rise, they now represent roughly 17 percent of total spend, a level that feels elevated and increasingly close to a plateau. Delivery fees, reverse logistics, and thin margins reinforce a fundamental truth: for most shoppers, value wins. The tactile nature of grocery shopping, selecting produce, choosing cuts of meat, and controlling quality creates a level of stickiness unmatched in other retail categories.From a real estate perspective, grocery stores remain exceptional traffic drivers and increasingly valuable anchors. Grocers are reinvesting heavily in their locations on a steady cadence, often without landlord contributions, strengthening centers while protecting long-term performance. That reinvestment comes with expectations, as landlords are pressured to keep common areas and surrounding spaces competitive. When a grocer leaves, outcomes become highly market-specific, ranging from strong backfill demand to full asset repositioning depending on competition, capital availability, and consumer density.Specialty grocers are having a moment, and it is not confined to coastal markets. Ethnically diverse concepts, fresh-focused operators, value-driven formats, and curated regional brands are scaling nationally. These retailers are transforming historically local shopping behaviors into repeatable, high-performing models that attract both loyal core customers and curious new shoppers.Even Amazon's retreat from its Fresh concept underscores the sector's resilience. Grocery remains intensely competitive, operationally complex, and deeply rooted in experience, service, and value. The takeaway is clear: brick-and-mortar grocery is not just surviving. It is reinforcing its role as one of retail real estate's most reliable foundationsWhat You'll HearWhy grocery continues to anchor retail real estate - A clear-eyed look at why grocery remains one of the most stable, high-performing asset classes despite years of disruption headlines.How consumer spending is shaping the grocery sector - Why sales growth outpaced inflation and what that reveals about value, at-home consumption, and evolving shopping behavior.The real story behind online grocery growth - A candid discussion on delivery costs, margins, and why convenience has limits in a value-driven category.What makes grocery shopping so “sticky” - The human behaviors, from produce to protein, that keep consumers returning to physical stores.Why grocers keep reinvesting in brick-and-mortar locations - How ongoing store reinvestment strengthens centers and creates long-term benefits for landlords.What happens when a grocery anchor leaves a center - Why backfill, repositioning, and outcomes vary dramatically depending on market...

Retail's future winners aren't defined by hype. They are defined by where consumers actually go. In this Omni Talk Ask An Expert episode, hosts Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga sit down with Ethan Chernofsky, Chief Marketing Officer at Placer.ai, to break down the retailers, sectors, and strategies poised to shape 2026. Drawing from real-world foot traffic data and consumer behavior insights, Ethan shares which brands are gaining momentum, which are in turnaround mode, and how shifting expectations around health, value, and experience are redefining retail success. From fitness to grocery to coffee to digitally native retail, this conversation uncovers where physical retail is headed next. Key Topics Covered: • Why the fitness sector, including brands like EōS Fitness, is benefiting from long-term health and wellness shifts • How grocers like H-E-B are winning through localization and innovation • The competitive momentum behind specialty retailers like Michaels • The “bounce-back” potential of Starbucks and its third-place strategy revival • Where Home Depot and Target stand on the recovery spectrum • Grocery's evolving battleground: quality vs. value vs. unique differentiation • How retailers like Kroger are experimenting to stay competitive • The future of digitally native brands and physical retail after pullbacks from players like Allbirds • Why partnerships with retailers such as Nordstrom may reshape DTC expansion • The industry debate around “value” and why it may be retail's most misunderstood concept Whether you're building your 2026 retail strategy, evaluating growth sectors, or tracking competitive momentum, this conversation delivers data-backed insights to help you understand where consumers are spending their time and why. Connect with Ethan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethan-chernofsky-16ab4519/ Visit Placer.ai: https://www.placer.ai #RetailTrends #RetailersToWatch #RetailAnalytics #FootTrafficData #RetailStrategy #FitnessIndustry #GroceryRetail #Starbucks #DTCBrands #ConsumerBehavior #OmniTalk #RetailInsights

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02/19/26: Stacy Mitchell is the Co-Executive Director for the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and wrote this article in the Atlantic: The Great Grocery Squeeze / How a federal policy change in the 1980s created the modern food desert. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance released a new interactive map and policy brief that exposes how decades of unchecked consolidation reshaped the American grocery landscape. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Reilly, president of VMI Sports, brings a perspective from all over the industry, and he’s got a lot of educational things to say. Two decades spent at GNC, then in natural food distribution at UNFI, and eventually as a purchasing director and director at Lone Star Distribution gave him an unusually complete map of how supplements actually move through the market. VMI grew out of that experience, launched as a house brand for Lone Star in 2012 before Tom took it full time in late 2015, and has been grinding ever since — bootstrapped, profitable, and growing every single year. In Episode #205 of the PricePlow Podcast, Mike and Ben sit down with Tom to cover the full arc: how VMI got started, what distribution taught him that brand founders usually learn the hard way, the evolution from specialty sports nutrition into grocery chains, the K-XR pre-workout legacy, the PEZ collaboration strategy, and some genuinely exciting teases for what’s coming in 2026, including two canned beverages that are neither energy drinks nor protein sodas. This is a good one, and Tom’s willingness to mentor others shines through, as we learned a lot in this one – and we guarantee you will too. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast on your favorite platform and sign up for VMI Sports news alerts before diving in — you won’t want to miss those can reveals when they drop. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/tom-reilly-vmi-sports-205 Video: Tom Reilly of VMI Sports on Distribution, Grocery, PEZ, and What’s Next https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIkHJOngDPk Detailed Show Notes: Tom Reilly and VMI Sports (0:00) – Introductions (0:30) – Tom’s Background: GNC, UNFI, and Lone Star (3:00) – Building VMI from Within Lone Star (7:45) – Going Full Time: The 2015 Pivot (10:30) – Business Wisdom from Distribution (13:00) – Consumer Education and Supply Chain Reality (18:00) – Vision Meets Innovation: The VMI Name (23:15) – K-XR: Origins and the Miami Vice Flavor (25:00) – K-XR: Three Caffeines, Grocery, and the High-Stim Formula That Works (30:15) – Winning on the Grocery Shelf (33:30) – Packaging Evolution and the PEZ Aesthetic (36:00) – More on the PEZ Collaboration (41:15) – Pump & Flow: The Sleeper Hit with Hydronox (44:00) – Protolyte: Ahead of the Hydration Curve (47:30) – Acquisition, Retention, and Brand Philosophy (52:00) – Staying Independent: VMI’s Long Game (54:30) – Two Canned Beverages Coming in 2026 (57:30) – K-XR RTD and the Beverage Category Landscape (1:01:30) – Distribution Realities of Canned Beverage (1:05:00) – Wrap-Up and What’s Next Where to Follow and Learn More Connect with Tom Reilly and VMI Sports LinkedIn: Thomas Reilly LinkedIn: VMI Sports Instagram: @tom_vmisports (Tom Reilly) Instagram: @vmisports (VMI Sports) VMI Sports Website VMI Sports on PricePlo… Read more on the PricePlow Blog

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Welcome to Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, sponsored by Grocery Dealz and Mirakl.In today's Retail Daily Minute, Omni Talk's Chris Walton discusses:Walmart's grocery penetration hits a record-breaking 72%, as Dunnhumby data reveals mass retailers have now matched traditional supermarket reach for the first time ever.The pricing truce is over, as companies from Levi Strauss to McCormick to Columbia Sportswear roll out new high-single-digit price increases driven by tariffs, rising wages, and surging health insurance costs.Burger King president Tom Curtis takes the customer feedback playbook to a new level, personally fielding unfiltered calls and texts from guests for four hours a day over two weeks.The Retail Daily Minute has been rocketing up the Feedspot charts, so stay informed with Omni Talk's Retail Daily Minute, your source for the latest and most important retail insights.Be careful out there!

In this episode of What's in Store?, Karly Iacono and Chris Ressa break down why grocery emerged as one of the strongest and most resilient asset classes in 2025 and what that means for investors underwriting retail today.We cover: • Why Amazon's physical grocery closures are a net positive for landlords • The rise of independent and regional grocers reshaping demand • Why 2025 grocery growth reflected real traffic, not just inflation • Why online grocery complements physical stores, not replaces themThe takeaway: grocery didn't just survive 2025, it validated the long-term investment thesis for necessity-based retail with real demand and durable cash flow.▶️ Subscribe for investor-focused insights on retail real estate, capital markets, and strategy.#commercialrealestate #retailrealestate #groceryanchored#cre #realestateinvesting #CREpodcastWarning-IRS Circular 230 Disclosure: CBRE and its affiliates do not provide tax advice and nothing contained herein should be construed to be tax advice. Please be advised that any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained herein is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by the recipient of any Information for the purpose of avoiding U.S. tax-related penalties; and was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction or other matters addressed herein. Accordingly, any recipient of this video should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. You also agree that the information herein down not constitute legal or other professional advice and you should obtain legal advice from a qualified attorney licensed in your state. The opinions contained in this video are those of Karly Iacono and may not represent those of CBRE. All content is for educational purposes only. The following content may contain the trade names or trademarks of various third parties, and if so, any such use is solely for illustrative purposes only. All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with, endorsement by, or association of any kind between them and CBRE or Karly Iacono.

-Rob celebrates the spectacular one-week collapse of New York City's “free grocery store,” declaring socialism undefeated in the race to run out of other people's money. -NEWSMAX's Rob Schmitt calls Mamdani's first month “disastrous” and breaks down the mayor's scramble to plug a massive budget hole. Today's podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  SHOPIFY - Stop waiting and start selling! Sign up now for your $1/month trial at http://shopify.com/newsmax BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday…E-mail Rob Carson at : RobCarsonShow@gmail.com Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he dives into where Iowa State stands in the Big 12 Championship race and where major Bracketologists have the Cyclones slated. Brend also ranks his top five Hilton environments and reacts to Addy Brown's return. Presented by Fareway Meat & Grocery in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have sticker shock at the grocery store, you’re not alone. In Seattle, the cost of groceries is about 30% higher today than before the pandemic. Those high prices are straining family budgets and causing many people to change how they shop. Today, creative hacks for putting food on the table now that your dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to. GUESTS:Rebecca Chobat, Dollar Tree DinnersJames McCafferty, Director of Western Washington University's Center for Economic and Business ResearchThank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes.Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.Support the show: https://kuow.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Kosta, Horticulturist at Vern Goers Greenhouse, joins Wendy Snyder, filling in for Lisa Dent, to discuss grocery produce. Kosta explains how the tomatoes that we buy at the grocery store are red in color, but are not fully ripe. Kosta shares a timeline for when people should start planting seeds for their gardens for […]

Entertainment reporter Rachel Smith shares the latest celebrity news and headlines in another round of “The Scoop.” Sherri Shepherd joins to discuss receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, being nominated for four NAACP Image Awards and her new comedy tour "Make It Make Sense.” Chef Will Coleman stops by to break down his viral grocery shopping strategy, the “5 to 1 Grocery Method,” which turns shopping and recipe planning into a simple formula. Plus, author Debra Curtis shares details about her first novel "Laws of Love and Logic,” the next book from Jenna Bush Hager's Thousand Voices Books imprint. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The American Heart Association still recommends limiting saturated fat intake. Grocery market shelves are loaded with promises of "heart healthy" seed oils. It's time to do some myth busting. Bryan Mussard is a lifelong rancher who is passionate about reviving regenerative ranching and making America healthy again… by embracing saturated fat.   As a young man, Bryan went through a personal health crisis that led him to investigate the benefits of fat. As a rancher and advocate for the Make America Healthy Again initiatives, he is uniquely positioned to offer insights on how politics, Big Food, and Big Ag can be made to see the light about the benefits of saturated fat and meat.   Visit Bryan's website: remangus.com Get on the Weston A. Price Foundation email list at westonprice.org Check out our sponsors: Optimal Carnivore and Lumiram

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Chris Williams and Chris Hassel recap a big weekend in college basketball on this episode of Two Guys. The conversation includes Iowa State's dominant win over Kansas and what it means for the Big 12 race, along with Iowa's loss to Purdue and how the Hawkeyes respond moving forward. The guys also discuss conference standings and tournament outlooks across the Big 12 and Big Ten. Another wide-ranging episode covering Iowa sports on Iowa Everywhere., courtesy of Fareway Meat & Grocery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That viral blog post about AI taking your job… reveals our economy's Catch 22.Galentine's Day has become a $2.4B spending day… Because the best biz ideas start as jokes.A $10B prediction app opened a free grocery store?… True story (inspired by Ancient Rome).Plus, Sweethearts sells 8B heart-shaped candies this week… but now with an econ theme (“Split Rent”)AI essay: “Something Big Is Happening”: https://shumer.dev/something-big-is-happeningBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYAustin, TX (2/25): SOLD OUTArlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.