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America’s Favorite Grocery Store Is a Convenience Store
Summary:
In a recent study from YouGov, a market research and analytics firm, 7/11 was named the most popular grocery store in the United States. Their list of the top 30 grocery stores was determined based on popularity and overall fame, and 7/11 not only took the top spot but stood out as the only convenience store named among more traditional grocery chains.
Willow’s Notes:
Maybe I’m just on one after my “is fast casual still fast food” argument last week, but I can’t help but feel like this is just bad data. 7/11 is not a grocery store, and I will not be convinced by the statistics. If stores like Walmart and Costco were left out of this study for being so categorically different, I don’t see how a convenience store could be included.
The FDA Wants Nutrition Front and Center
Summary:
The FDA has recently proposed a potential change for packaged foods that would require manufacturers to display a smaller, secondary nutrition facts label on the front of the packaging. These labels would offer sodium, sugar, and saturated fat content at a glance in the form of percent daily values, with the aim being to assist shoppers in making quicker, healthier choices.
Willow’s Notes:
I was tempted to be cynical about this— everyone knows ice cream is full of sugar, right? However, I do think there’s an undeniable psychological impact of giving front-facing real estate to some of that nutritional information; displaying just the percent daily value is a straightforward way of providing consumers with context for how these foods fit into their day. I don’t know that the impact of this would be massive, but I do know that it’s harder to ignore what’s directly in front of you.
Starbucks Slams Their Open-Door Policy Shut
Summary:
Beginning January 27th, Starbucks will enforce a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase if they wish to use the bathrooms or remain inside the café to work, relax, or use WiFi. This policy change comes as part of an overall effort from the company to improve customer experience at a time when Starbucks is seeing declining sales, falling stock prices, and vocal boycotts.
Willow’s Notes:
I understand that this decision isn’t for no reason— I’ve worked for similar companies, and I know firsthand how opening a space up to non-customers can cause problems ranging all the way from rowdy teens to a bathroom overdose. These are real problems and I’m sympathetic to that. However, I am more sympathetic to the average person's bladder. I don’t have all the answers, I don’t know what the middle ground could be if any, but I do know that restricting public bathroom access is a thumbs down for me personally.
New Products:
- Lightstrike Hard Refreshers
- Strawberry Cinnamon Toast Crunch
- Progresso Soup Drops
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By Internet ShaquilleAmerica’s Favorite Grocery Store Is a Convenience Store
Summary:
In a recent study from YouGov, a market research and analytics firm, 7/11 was named the most popular grocery store in the United States. Their list of the top 30 grocery stores was determined based on popularity and overall fame, and 7/11 not only took the top spot but stood out as the only convenience store named among more traditional grocery chains.
Willow’s Notes:
Maybe I’m just on one after my “is fast casual still fast food” argument last week, but I can’t help but feel like this is just bad data. 7/11 is not a grocery store, and I will not be convinced by the statistics. If stores like Walmart and Costco were left out of this study for being so categorically different, I don’t see how a convenience store could be included.
The FDA Wants Nutrition Front and Center
Summary:
The FDA has recently proposed a potential change for packaged foods that would require manufacturers to display a smaller, secondary nutrition facts label on the front of the packaging. These labels would offer sodium, sugar, and saturated fat content at a glance in the form of percent daily values, with the aim being to assist shoppers in making quicker, healthier choices.
Willow’s Notes:
I was tempted to be cynical about this— everyone knows ice cream is full of sugar, right? However, I do think there’s an undeniable psychological impact of giving front-facing real estate to some of that nutritional information; displaying just the percent daily value is a straightforward way of providing consumers with context for how these foods fit into their day. I don’t know that the impact of this would be massive, but I do know that it’s harder to ignore what’s directly in front of you.
Starbucks Slams Their Open-Door Policy Shut
Summary:
Beginning January 27th, Starbucks will enforce a new policy requiring customers to make a purchase if they wish to use the bathrooms or remain inside the café to work, relax, or use WiFi. This policy change comes as part of an overall effort from the company to improve customer experience at a time when Starbucks is seeing declining sales, falling stock prices, and vocal boycotts.
Willow’s Notes:
I understand that this decision isn’t for no reason— I’ve worked for similar companies, and I know firsthand how opening a space up to non-customers can cause problems ranging all the way from rowdy teens to a bathroom overdose. These are real problems and I’m sympathetic to that. However, I am more sympathetic to the average person's bladder. I don’t have all the answers, I don’t know what the middle ground could be if any, but I do know that restricting public bathroom access is a thumbs down for me personally.
New Products:
- Lightstrike Hard Refreshers
- Strawberry Cinnamon Toast Crunch
- Progresso Soup Drops
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.