A happy shopper is a returning shopper. So, how do grocery retailers keep their customers happy? Well, according to the eighth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index in these tough times it is no surprise that saving customers money — through price, promotions and rewards — is the most important predictor for retailers to have stronger, long-term market success in the United States.

AeroFarms is celebrating the first anniversary of its partnership with Costco, and its microgreens are now available in approximately 250 Costco warehouses nationwide. Building on the success of the AeroFarms six-ounce Micro Rainbow Mix with Costco, AeroFarms recently launched a seasonal Micro Broccoli product to be featured in select Costco locations during January's Healthy Habits month.

An arctic blast has brought ice, snow and wind to most of the U.S. and freezing temperatures to the Southeast. Wildfires in Los Angeles County, driven by intense Santa Ana winds, have caused intermittent electricity outages at packing facilities and disrupted Los Angeles operations. Toward the end of the month, melons and avocados face supply disruptions.

Underneath the Idaho potato brand’s fun-loving exterior, a wealth of hard data backs up the sassy spud’s enduring consumer appeal. The Idaho Potato Commission’s vaunted number-crunching capabilities can help every retailer maximize produce profits and move more potatoes, said Mark Daniels, Idaho Potato Commission retail promotion director-Southeast/Central.