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Amazon Meal Kits surface at Whole Foods
First launched online in 2017, the kits are now sold at select stores in California, Nevada and Arizona.
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Deep DiveBeyond bells and whistles: How grocery apps are (and should be) evolving
From couponing to wayfinding to online ordering, retailers' mobile offerings are still a work in progress, experts say.
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Farmers markets see an uptick in closures
Oversaturation and stiff competition from specialty grocers and supermarkets have played a role, though demand for local products remains high.
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H-E-B introduces limited edition rodeo-scented soaps
The lineup, which includes snow cone and funnel cake scents, honors one of Texas' favorite pastimes and has generated considerable buzz among shoppers.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Amazon's private label odyssey
All signs point to the e-commerce giant gearing up for a major push in own brand groceries.
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Why Hormel launched a meal kit for consumers with swallowing disorders
The company says the new line under the Thick & Easy brand are a big quality of life improvement for the millions of adults with dysphagia.
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Order up: Kroger announces new in-store eateries
Mariano's will open Pork & Mindy's barbecue joints inside select stores while Kroger Marketplaces in Ohio will soon get outposts of the popular Rapid Fired Pizza chain.
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Kroger expands Pinterest tie-up with first-party data ad targeting
A Pinterest push for the Greek yogurt category used Kroger's data for targeting, producing a 53% traffic lift and 15% lower cost per engagement.
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Philadelphia ShopRite owner blames soda tax for closure
While the city's soda tax has challenged some grocers, others are opening new locations and operating without issue.
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Target debuts clean label for personal care products
The new designation is part of a multi-year initiative to decrease chemicals in products and increase transparency in labeling.
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Nearly 100M Americans still want to try meal kits, report says
While the large number of consumers who have never tried one points to a market companies could tap into, major players like Blue Apron have struggled to find success.
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Kroger's autonomous delivery test moves to Houston
The grocer said it will conclude its Scottsdale, Arizona pilot this month, which launched in 2018, before initiating phase two in Texas this spring.
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Markdowns, margins squeeze Dollar General profits
The dollar store missed earnings estimates, but new grocery initiatives focused on fresh foods and private label products could boost its bottom line.
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BJ's unveils 5 new private label wines
The wholesale club's Wellsley Farms wine will help keep it competitive with other major retailers, including Target and Costco.
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Survey: 53% of consumers motivated to purchase by 'natural' claim
The online survey from Label Insight asked 1,000 adults which loosely regulated claims would be more likely to influence their choices.
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Rite Aid slashes 400 corporate jobs
The drugstore is shaking up its executive team, starting with John Standley stepping down as CEO, as it tries to compete as a much smaller retailer.
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Walmart CFO: grocery a 'halo' for the retailer
In a presentation to investors, Brett Biggs highlighted the success of online grocery and how it is a major driver in the company's overall growth.
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SpartanNash cleans up private label lines
The company has reformulated products and redesigned packaging for more than 425 products since last year and will add 175 products in 2019.
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Bottoms up: Instacart expands alcohol delivery to 14 states
The move caters to retailers seeking higher margins and new shopping occasions in e-commerce.
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Meijer adds Shop & Scan service to 23 locations
Mobile shopping checkout will be available at stores in Chicago and Northwest Indiana as the retailer tries to keep pace with competitors.
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Shipt appoints former Target exec as new CEO
The appointment of Kelly Caruso, who formerly held positions in hardlines and global sourcing for the retailer, comes as the e-commerce company fights for new grocery business.
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GMO salmon gets FDA green light to be sold in the US
Will there be consumer or retailer backlash when AquaBounty Technologies starts growing and harvesting its AquAdvantage Salmon at a facility in Indiana?
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H-E-B surprises guests with fine dining meal at SXSW
The Texas-based retailer invited influencers and foodies for a six-course dinner under the guise of "ITK Restaurant Group" to promote its "In the Kitchen" program.
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Trader Joe's to curb plastic packaging in stores
The retailer aims to build on its recent sustainability initiatives by selling more loose produce items, replacing floral and greeting cards packaging with renewable alternatives and more.
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From CBD to plant based: 4 trends that dominated Expo West in 2019
The five-day conference in California featured thousands of new products and panel discussions on what’s next for retailers and suppliers.
