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Costco explores farming prospects in Hawaii
Setting up shop on the island state would help the retailer cut down on import costs while providing a greater range of local food products, but farmers may not welcome corporate-scale competition.
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Insurance company pilots meal delivery program
Blue Cross Blue Shield hopes to take the guesswork and obstacles out of using food as medicine, as well as help tackle the accessibility of healthy food.
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Amazon Go secures space in the heart of London
The retailer has closed the deal on its first location outside of the U.S., bringing its cashier-free store to compete against Tesco and Sainsbury's.
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Pathmark poised for a comeback with new Brooklyn store
New owner PSK Supermarkets, which purchased the Pathmark name in 2016, will open the location in late March or early April.
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Jet to sell direct from NYC's Fulton Fish Market
The retailer hopes to take on FreshDirect and Amazon by offering local, sustainably sourced seafood with same-day delivery.
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Kroger seeks its first creative agency
The grocer has sent out a request for information to various creative houses as it looks to disrupt its marketing approach.
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OpinionHow to leapfrog Amazon in food
Amazon's strategic challenges in experience, private brands and its overall food proposition spell opportunity for competitors, writes Pete Killian of Vivaldi.
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Retailers can't be 'complacent' around hard discounters, report says
Aldi and Lidl are slowly but surely stealing sales from traditional grocers and seeing increasing advocacy from shoppers, according to Bain & Company.
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Grocers aim to capture more advertising dollars from CPGs
As low-margin supermarkets continue to invest in store technology and e-commerce, ad sales leveraging the data they collect can be a vital source of revenue.
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Kroger launches mobile payment platform
Kroger Pay will roll out nationwide this year along with a new debit card under the grocer's Rewards program.
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Whole Foods has raised prices, but it's not the only one
The retailer's lower-price positioning took a hit as it faces rising manufacturer costs and expiring promotional contracts.
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Gen Z consumers want healthier, more convenient food
Those born between 1995 and 2010 have helped move food culture from three sit-down meals a day to several snacks, according to a Packaged Facts report.
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Q&AHy-Vee's CEO on growing and experimenting in the Midwest
Randy Edeker talks about e-commerce, the company's latest store formats and the pricing pressure Walmart and Aldi are putting on its small-town locations.
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How brick-and-mortar nonprofit grocers combat food deserts
These smaller retailers often rely on government grants, donations, volunteer time and membership fees to keep their businesses running.
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Walmart and Deliv terminate grocery delivery partnership: report
The deal ended because of low order volumes and lengthy fulfillment times that kept drivers waiting 40 minutes or more, according to Reuters.
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Nuro secures $940 million in new funding
The autonomous vehicle maker, which partnered with Kroger last summer, plans to target additional markets, forge new partnerships and expand its fleet.
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E-tailer Public Goods moves into grocery
The membership-only retailer, which began by offering clean personal care products, now has a healthy food category.
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Grocers roll out different tactics for Valentine's Day promos
From dedicated holiday check-out lanes to discounted roses, grocers like Giant Food Stores and Whole Foods are trying to stand out from competitors and attract new customers.
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Consumers are warming up to online grocery, report says
Sales for 2018 totaled $58.9 billion, according to IRI, as consumers added more fresh and perishable products to their baskets.
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Lidl appoints Aldi veteran as US chairman
Roman Heini, who assumes the role on March 1, will assist the chain's expansion efforts and the integration of its recently acquired Best Market stores.
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Will Orange Vanilla Coke bring more sunshine to soda sales?
The new flavor, created to be a nostalgic reminder of creamy popsicles enjoyed during childhood, hits shelves on Feb. 25.
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Natural Grocers kicks off fiscal '19 on a high note
The retailer's Q1 comparable store sales increased by 5.5% while gross profit surged 26.7%.
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Postmates files confidentially for IPO
More investor backing could help the company stake a bigger claim in the competitive delivery market.
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SpartanNash hires Albertsons veteran to lead merchandising and marketing
Lori Raya will fill the role of chief merchandising and marketing officer for the retailer/wholesaler.
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Sam's Club stocks USDA prime beef in all stores
The decision to expand availability nationwide after a trial run suggests demand for high-end meat is greater than the potential costs.
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