INTESOURCE PARTNERS
Newsletter Q3 2026
Summer is here! Welcome to our quarterly newsletter from InteSource Partners.
In this newsletter you will find recent wins from InteSource customers, market news and trends, as well as product news and updates.
The content of this newsletter will be curated by customer feedback, so please, feel free to provide ideas, requests, or areas of improvement to your account manager.
INDUSTRY TRENDS AND INSIGHTS
A collection of articles from around the web providing information and insights in the retail, restaurant, and manufacturing industries.
Consumer Pain Continues as Grocery Inflation Remains Near 3-Year High
Ending the Iran war could help ease the pressure, but the worst is likely still to come for categories like food, according to economists. (grocerydive.com)
Survey: 91% Of Shoppers Say Fresh Departments Drive Trust In Grocery Stores
Fresh departments are the leading signal of store reliability for U.S. grocery shoppers, according to new research from Logile. (theshelbyreport.com)
Will high-speed grocery delivery allow Amazon and Walmart to close the gap on convenience?
As both retailers build out 30-minute delivery services, they’re threatening advantages supermarkets enjoy by being close to their customers. (retaildive.com)
What Are the Top Retail Media Networks In 2026?
Retail media networks (RMNs) are retailer-owned advertising platforms that use first-party shopper data to deliver highly targeted ads at or near the point of purchase. (tinuiti.com)
Kennedy signals new course for food labels as FDA nears definition for ultra-processed food
A forthcoming federal definition for ultra-processed foods could influence front-of-pack nutrition labeling requirements. (foodnavigator-usa.com)
RECENT SUCCESSES: A SNAPSHOT OF RECENT WINS

ARE YOU MAXIMIZING THE INTESOURCE RFI/SURVEY MODULE?
The module enables organizations to collect and analyze supplier information through a structured series of questions. Consider extending this capability to gather valuable feedback from store managers and other internal stakeholders, creating a more comprehensive view of operational needs and opportunities. Here are a few surveys worth considering:
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Parking Lot RepairChemical Dispenser Assessment
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Expired Cleaning Chemicals
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Walk-in Freezer Repairs
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Snow Removal Service Feedback
Our new AI-powered capabilities for RFI’s will help organizations evaluate supplier responses faster, more consistently, and with greater confidence. By automating analysis, identifying potential risks, and providing actionable insights, our platform enables teams to make better-informed decisions while reducing the time and effort required to review complex vendor submissions.
Vendor Seriousness Analysis – Evaluates the quality of supplier responses by identifying completeness, marketing fluff, evasive answers, and unanswered required questions, while distinguishing legitimate omissions from potential concerns.
Executive Comparison Report – Automatically generates executive summaries, scorecards, side-by-side vendor comparisons, risk flags, and recommended follow-up questions or emails based on response gaps.
AI-Assisted Scoring – Recommends customizable scoring rubrics and automatically scores responses, allowing users to review each question, supplier response, and assigned score for accuracy and consistency.
UP COMING ENHANCEMENTS




