Gina Acosta

Florida

Editor-in-Chief at Progressive Grocer

Lover of produce, center store, deli and checkouts!

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Articles

EDITOR'S NOTE: Local Has Never Mattered More

1 week ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

Trump’s trade war means a merchandising reset Some grocers, like Whole Foods, feature designated areas for local products in their stores. Lately, I’ve been spending an unnatural amount of time staring at tanker trackers: apps with real-time data showing that cargo volumes at U.S. ports are undergoing a drop in container traffic not seen since the pandemic.
How Walmart Is Winning Value Shoppers

1 month ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

It’s not just about price, according to the retailer’s EVP/Food, John Laney Walmart is investing $9 billion to remodel and upgrade stores, focusing on a “Store of the Future” concept with techy layouts and supersized fresh departments. In 2025, Walmart isn’t just selling more groceries than anyone else – it’s redefining what a modern grocer should be.
50 Future Foods From Expo West 2025

1 month ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

GLP-1-friendly snacks, mushroom products, protein-packed foods and functional beverages dominate Natural Products Expo West attracted nearly 70,000 grocery geeks to Southern California in March. Some people dream about going to the Super Bowl. But every year I dream about going to the Super Bowl of grocery: Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim, Calif.
EDITOR'S NOTE: How Can Retailers Win in 2025?

2 months ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

By making customers feel like family Retailers across the country have a renewed focus on supercharging the customer experience. One of the most frequent questions I get from people all over the grocery industry is, “Gina, what are you hearing from retailers these days?”After attending NRF’s Big Show, FMI’s Midwinter Executive Conference and The NGA Show in the first two months of the year, I have a detailed answer to that question: I am hearing a lot of anxiety and worry.
Trump, Tech and Toughness: Top Themes at NGA Show 2025

2 months ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

The National Grocers Association’s (NGA) annual show is a time for independent grocery retailers to recognize leadership, to re-connect in community, and to re-imagine the future of the industry. This year’s show also provided a time to reflect on what went right for the industry in 2024, and how to develop a strategy to build on those wins in 2025.
6 Top Trends You Missed at UNFI's Show

Feb 14, 2025 | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

Consumers are looking for spicy, restaurant-quality flavors with mood boosters and protein UNFI's impressive show in Orlando, Fla., attracted more than 4,500 attendees, including 2,300 retailers and 900 supplier brands. Every February, United Natural Foods Inc.
Celebrating Grocery's Purpose-Driven Pioneers

Feb 10, 2025 | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

Progressive Grocer is looking to recognize companies in the grocery industry that are putting corporate purpose at the heart of their business. PG is now accepting nominations for its annual Impact Awards. The program focuses on nine key areas in which retailers, suppliers and solution providers are driving change in the food and consumables industry by embedding purpose into every aspect of operations, from leadership decisions to employee engagement.
Acosta Group Ready to Help Retailers, Brands Win

Jan 27, 2025 | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

CEO Brian Wynne details the company’s new capabilities and strategic growth strategy Advertisement - article continues belowIn an era marked by rapid change and unprecedented challenges, the Acosta Group is demonstrating how a blend of storied tradition, cutting-edge innovation, and strategic vision can pave the way for success.
NRF BIG SHOW: 5 Key Takeaways for Grocers

Jan 21, 2025 | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

More than 60,000 steps were taken over the span of three days. Countless double espressos were consumed. And hundreds of AI-powered solutions were demoed – while some attendees did “The Hustle” under a giant disco ball. Nearly 40,000 of retail tech’s most influential leaders, vendors and solution gurus from more than 100 countries descended once again on New York City’s Javits Center to kick off the new year in style, along with 6,200 brands and 450 speakers across 175 sessions.
Empowering Grocery's Leaders of Tomorrow

Jan 17, 2025 | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

Progressive Grocer is looking to celebrate exceptional innovators who are taking the lead in their companies and their communities, and using their skills to help the grocery industry transform for the future. PG is now accepting nominations for its 2025 class of GenNext award winners. The GenNext award honors young innovators and changemakers taking exceptional action in the fight to keep the essential industry of grocery thriving.