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Huckleberry's Natural Market Named a 2026 Brand Humanity Award Honoree—Washington
The Brand Humanity Award honors companies that consumers identify as caring and people-first based on perceptions of empathy, transparency, fairness, trust, reliability, and authenticity.
The 2026 Grocery Store Humanity Index Study was conducted using a rigorous, nationally representative consumer survey of U.S. adults. Read the article
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In an era of rising food costs and rapid retail automation, the relationship between grocery stores and their customers has reached a critical turning point. Better Buyer's 2026 Grocery Store Humanity Index Study℠ —based on a nationally representative sample of more than 1,100 U.S. consumers—shows that what makes a brand feel "human" is changing. Modern shoppers don't just want a smile at checkout, although that's still important. They want stores that respect their time, provide transparent value, and deliver consistent reliability.
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