Kentucky Grocers & Convenience Store Association, Inc.

06/25/2026

Food City has completed a major remodel at its store on South Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky. The project included a modern décor package, new flooring throughout and new bakery, deli and produce cases. The meat department received new islands, and the checkout area was enhanced with new cash registers and the addition of six self-checkout units. A dedicated pharmacy consultation room also was incorporated into the remodel.

Food City has completed a significant remodel at its store on S Mayo Trail in Pikeville, Kentucky, featuring a modern décor package.

06/23/2026

The week of June 27 through July 5 is expected to see 72.2 million Americans traveling at least 50 miles from home for the Fourth of July, according to a projection from AAA. That is more than last year’s 71.8 million, AAA said.

The company projects that 61.4 million people will travel by car, despite high gas costs.

06/18/2026

Those retailers with better products, sharper ex*****on and experience will retain customers

Those retailers with better products, sharper ex*****on and experience will retain customers

06/16/2026

Circana data continues to reflect growth momentum within the premixed cocktail and American beer segments. Premixed cocktails grew more than 40% during the 2025 Fourth of July holiday, as popularity expanded and offerings dramatically increased. However, American premium beer was the top Independence Day-related subcategory last year in terms of dollar sales, with more than $257 million in sales for the week ending July 6, 2025.

Premixed cocktail and American beer segments are popular around the summer holiday.

06/11/2026

ood inflation rose 3.1% year over year in May, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. While that remained below overall inflation of 4.2%, several food categories continued to post substantially larger increases, creating uneven cost pressures across the industry.

Food inflation hit 3.1% in May, and sharp spikes in coffee, beef, and produce are driving real pressure for the food industry.

06/09/2026

The agency's first flavored v**e authorizations, updated enforcement guidance and ongoing policy debates signal a potentially significant shift in to***co regulation.

Recently, there has been activity both publicly and behind the scenes at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Center for To***co Products. A key development happened in early May when […]

06/04/2026

Beef has long been an iconic and beloved staple of the American diet, from barbecue to hamburgers and steaks. Even as retail prices have soared recently, U.S. demand for beef has remained strong. Yet the U.S. cattle herd, including both beef and dairy cattle, is the smallest it has been in three-quarters of a century. Domestic producers had 86.2 million head of cattle on the first day of this year, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data, the lowest number since 1951.

The overall number of U.S. beef and dairy cattle has shrunk to its lowest level since 1951. Drought, rising operating costs and increased consolidation are among the causes.

06/02/2026

With beef prices at record highs, ranchers are worried consumers will be seeking alternatives, but industry experts tell The Food Institute it’s highly unlikely beef fans will abandon their steaks.

Beef prices are hitting records, yet industry insiders say loyal steak buyers are unlikely to walk away from their favorite entrees.

05/28/2026

The KGCSA board met at Cornett Farm Fresh in London after touring the Cornett Farm operation. Board members were able to see the Cornett operation and how they raise produce not just for their own farm store, but other retailers across the area. Cornett's grows strawberries, tomatoes, peppers and other produce. The family operation - Brent, Rhonda, Miranda, Jarrod and his wife Katie - also warehouses, packs and processes produce for other Kentucky farmers.

05/15/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/high-gas-prices-hurting-beer-sales-at-convenience-stores-and-gas-stations/vi-AA237DXT?ocid=entnewsntp

CNBC's Brandon Gomez joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk how high gas prices are dragging on beer sales.