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Older millennials embrace traditional grocers, online shopping
Younger millennials, meanwhile, are more likely to shop at mass merchandisers and spend money on wellness products and services, notes Coresight Research.
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Using the power of AI to increase consumer knowledge of beef products
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Aldi and Kohl's set to benefit from combo stores, report says
More than three-quarters of the 3,000 shoppers polled by Field Agent said they would very likely shop at both the grocery store and the department store in the same trip.
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Shipt tops Consumer Reports grocery delivery poll
The survey evaluated e-commerce providers on delivery experience, timeliness, communication and the quality and freshness of food.
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Aldi's Arizona opening remains unclear
A Phoenix area store was expected to open in 2019, but a city spokesperson says that won’t happen until the company's distribution center is complete next year.
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Deep DiveVeggies lead the way as value-added produce sales climb
The sub-category has been on a roll, and it could heat up even more as innovation continues and consumers further embrace plant-based eating.
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Hannaford's remodeled stores in Maine open for business
The new locations feature its "To Go" click-and-collect service, more ready-to-eat options, an expanded produce department and additional self-checkout kiosks.
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Easter projected to bring more than $18B for retailers
Digital channels are the best way to capture the biggest share of this year's holiday sales, the National Retail Federation projects.
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Multicultural shoppers seek authenticity, convenience
As demographics shift in the U.S., grocers will need to adapt their efforts to engage diverse shoppers and sell the products they want, according to a new report by Acosta.
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How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good
StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days.
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Shoppable recipes come to the smart kitchen
Connected kitchen app Innit has added ordering from 30 retailers to its automated, customizable meal preparation platform.
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Stop & Shop workers walk out
Unsatisfied with negotiations, 31,000 union members have gone on strike, forcing the grocer to rely on temporary employees and corporate staff to keep stores running.
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Shoppers want more premium private label products, report says
Although 85% of customers now trust store brands as much as national ones, retail consulting firm Daymon found there is still room for growth.
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Albertsons joins IBM Food Trust blockchain network
The retailer will test the technology alongside grocers such as Kroger, with plans to track the origin of its romaine lettuce.
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As Amazon launches into energy drinks, how will Monster respond?
The retailer has pushed to develop more private label food and beverage offerings, which could spell trouble for the beverage company.
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Walmart details multimillion-dollar upgrades for 2019
The company outlined how many stores will get overhauls and how much money will be invested in each state as part of its $11 billion spending plan.
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Whole Foods could occupy dozens of former Sears locations
Analysts with BMO Capital Markets cited 110 former Sears and Kmart stores that Amazon could target for its grocery expansion.
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Giant Eagle trials shelf-scanning robots in 3 markets
Stores in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio now have Tally bots checking aisles for pricing accuracy, out-of-stocks and other metrics.
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Food Lion invests $40M in Virginia store remodels
The 23 updated stores will be easier to navigate, according to the company, and feature an expanded variety of products.
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Amazon Go will accept cash payments
The retailer's decision comes as major cities across the country consider banning cashless stores.
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Albertsons lays off 10% of Plated's corporate staff
The grocer said the move is intended to reduce expenses and bring the meal kit company further into its operational structure.
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Stop & Shop releases 'final offer' for unions to the public
The retailer is back at the negotiating table with revised incentives, including a $75,000 buyout for senior members if an agreement is reached by today.
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Kroger promotes executives as it shifts to a digital business
In the second year of Restock Kroger, the company continues to invest resources into its leadership and tech initiatives as it moves away from being a traditional grocer.
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Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores
More retailers are adding machines to their workforces as automation gains traction.
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Deep DiveAnchors away: Why grocers are heading to the mall
With vacancy rates high and department stores including Sears and J.C. Penney vacating anchor locations, food retailers are moving in.
