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Biography

Bill Wilson

Senior editor at Supermarket News

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Bill Wilson is the senior editor at Supermarket News, covering all things grocery and retail. He has been a journalist in the B2B industry for 25 years. He has received two Robert F. Boger awards for his work as a journalist in the infrastructure industry and has over 25 editorial awards total in his career. He graduated cum laude from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale with a major in broadcast communications.

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Bill Wilson

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General Merchandise/HBC

Measure introduced to make SNAP pilot program permanent

Move would provide regulatory certainty to grocery and convenience stores

Foodservice

GLP-1 lawsuits over side effects are growing

The complaints number over 4,400, a fraction of the more than 31M people taking the weight-loss drugs

Company News

Amazon is closing all Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores

Company plans to expand its Whole Foods Market Daily Shop convenience-store concept

General Merchandise/HBC

Protein-packed brands and Aldi’s private labels lead growth in CPG

Numerator’s 2026 Brands to Watch highlights the rise of protein snacks, ready-to-drink alcohol and private-label innovation shaping consumer trends

General Merchandise/HBC

Several states roll out SNAP restrictions on candy and sugary drinks

5 states now ban purchases of more than 21,000 items using SNAP benefits, with others expected to follow

Technology/Services

4 things convenience-store retailers need to know about shoppers in 2026

AI agents will continue to be key, Acosta Group says

Snacks & Candy

More than three-fourths of consumers pay close attention to protein in their diet

And they pay close attention to packaging and labels, Numerator report shows

Foodservice

National Grocers Association says refrigeration rule needs revisions

Independent grocers’ association has petitioned the EPA, citing unrealistic timelines and other obstacles

General Merchandise/HBC

Most Americans blame Trump for high food prices

Joint Economic Committee report shows average U.S. household has spent $700 more this year

Foodservice

GLP-1 shopper growth showing no signs of slowing: Report

Households taking the weight loss drugs expected to grow their purchasing power by 2030

Company News

Grocers, c-store retailers brace for SNAP shutdown

The emergency food aid program is scheduled to go dark Nov. 1, amid government shutdown

Foodservice

Numerator launches GLP-1 Trends Hub to track retail impact of weight loss drugs

Early findings highlight long-term influence of GLP-1s on consumer behavior

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