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    Grocery e-commerce finishes 2024 on a high note

    The delivery, pickup and ship-to-home channels all posted gains in December as the sector hit $9.6 billion in sales for the month, Brick Meets Click and Mercatus said.

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    ReposiTrak and Upshop partner to help retailers meet food traceability standards

    The companies are connecting their platforms to assist grocers in reducing shrink, boosting sales and complying with updated federal regulations governing how they track high-risk food items.

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    FMI raises concerns about FDA’s proposed front-of-pack nutrition labels

    The trade group said it is worried the proposed mandate would oversimplify a product’s dietary makeup and require costly redesigns of most food packaging labels.

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    New Seasons parts ways with CEO, names retail head

    Nancy Lebold has stepped down after nearly four years in the top role at the West Coast food retailer.

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    Kroger’s meal kit company referred to FTC over advertising claims

    Home Chef did not follow through on its promise to “permanently discontinue” claims that compared its offerings to HelloFresh, according to the National Advertising Division.

    Updated Jan. 14, 2025
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    How grocers can tackle food accessibility challenges

    As retailers look to appeal to people in underserved areas, industry leaders recently weighed in on key issues, from improving operations to reaching SNAP shoppers.

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    How Walmart’s latest brand refresh reinforces bigger digital ambitions

    The refresh introduces more vibrant colors and promotes the brand’s spark logo as a stronger standalone asset.

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    Instacart strikes deals to bring smart carts to independent grocers

    Under the partnerships, Dumac Business Systems and Truno Retail Technology Solutions will handle implementation, maintenance and support of the carts for retailers.

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    Fareway purchases two family-owned stores

    The acquisition of a pair of Brothers Market locations in Iowa continues the regional grocer’s growth in its home state.

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    Ahold Delhaize turns to new provider for digital coupons

    The grocery company linked with Inmar to give its U.S. banners access to new offers and the ability to push relevant savings opportunities to online shoppers.

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    The Friday Checkout: Betting on price is paying off for grocers

    Retailers known for helping shoppers “feel like they are being smart with their money” won big in Dunnhumby’s latest rankings while digitally savvy grocers lost ground.

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    Albertsons rolls out ads, tools to attract digital shoppers

    The grocer launched a marketing campaign highlighting the speed and convenience of services like pickup and 30-minute delivery.

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    Target grows grocery as part of 2K wellness assortment expansion

    The new items, more than half of which will cost less than $10, include 250 additions to its Good & Gather line and actor Tom Holland’s non-alcoholic beer brand.

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    How grocers can appeal to consumers taking GLP-1s

    As usage of the medications increases, Circana research indicates deli and produce could be bright spots for spending.

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    H-E-B maintains top position in Dunnhumby grocer rankings

    The Texas grocer claimed the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row, while budget-focused retailers Market Basket, Costco, WinCo Foods and Aldi rounded out the top five slots.

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    Albertsons boasts 15% loyalty member growth

    The grocer topped 44.3 million loyalty members during its third quarter after simplifying how customers can earn and redeem points in April.

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    Long Island grocer automates refrigeration system to bolster sustainability

    King Kullen’s new partnership with Facilio will enable the grocer to stay ahead of EPA regulation changes.

  • Graphic with a cartoon woman showing three stages of online product sampling - fist with a grocery order, then a text message, then her enjoying the product
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    How grocers can make online sampling a curated experience for shoppers

    Swish aims to make product discovery in delivery and pickup orders a more personalized experience. 

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    UNFI restructures wholesale business

    The company is realigning that part of its organization into two product-centered divisions as part of its multi-year plan to fuel profitability.

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    Albertsons reports modest results as it looks ahead after failed merger

    The grocer has “got to accelerate our growth rates to compete with the very, very best in the industry,” CEO Vivek Sankaran told investors Wednesday.

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    Deep Dive

    8 grocery industry trends to watch in 2025

    Experts expect food retailers to focus on value, sharpen their data management capabilities and adapt to the evolving health and wellness needs of consumers.

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    DoorDash enters deal with Ibotta to expand digital promotions offering

    The tie-up aims to push savings opportunities and coupons to shoppers on everyday purchases across categories, including grocery.

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    Simbe rolls out fixed sensors to augment its inventory robots

    The solution reflects retailers’ interest in tech designed to monitor goods in need of frequent restocking or with high shrink rates, CEO Brad Bogolea said.

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    Albertsons, DoorDash boost advertiser offerings around data, measurement

    The companies seek to help advertisers better measure retail media performance with separate partnerships announced at CES.

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    Pardon the Disruption: How GLP-1s could reshape the grocery store

    An estimated 24 million Americans will use these weight loss drugs by 2035, posing significant challenges as well as opportunities for food retailers.