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New study analyzes proposed Farm Bill changes to SNAP
The recommended changes would not only have major implications for families who receive benefits, but for food retailers like Dollar Tree and Dollar General as well, according to an analysis by Mathematica Policy Research.
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Walmart exploring delivery via driverless vehicle
According to reports, the pilot program in Miami — which is a collaboration with Ford and Postmates — uses cars that are made to look driverless, but controlled by humans.
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Blue Apron lays off 4% of workers as more users abandon service
The meal kit maker posted disappointing figures across all key metrics, including a decline in orders per customer and average revenue per customer.
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Ahold Delhaize open to M&A as part of its push to dominate local markets
At its Capital Markets Day in New York City, the grocery chain laid out what executives called an "ambitious" plan to strengthen its banners' market share and grow online sales.
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Whole Foods uses Thanksgiving deals to nab new customers
The grocer has rolled out turkey discounts and expedited home delivery — and once again, Prime members stand to benefit the most.
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Private label sales soar, but grocers are off pace
Research firm IRI reports that club and mass retailers continue to convert customers and build basket sizes at a higher rate than supermarkets.
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Ahold Delhaize wants to double online sales by 2021
The goal is part of a growth strategy that also includes boosting capital expenditures to 3% of sales and repositioning its Stop & Shop banner.
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Amazon confirms NYC, Northern Virginia as HQ2 locations
The company also announced a new Operations Center of Excellence in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Report: Target leads the way in omnichannel grocery shopping
Consulting firm Brick Meets Click finds that the retailer offers a more seamless experience between online and offline channels for customers than Kroger and Walmart.
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H-E-B extends scan-and-go technology to more stores
After piloting a skip-checkout app at two stores in San Antonio, the grocer is rolling out the feature to seven additional stores in Austin.
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Ahold Delhaize invests in robotics research
The company has partnered with Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands to develop and test new prototypes.
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Walmart and PepsiCo top Kantar PoweRanking survey
More than 400 industry leaders responded to the annual confidential questionnaire ranking suppliers and manufacturers on strategic metrics and business fundamentals.
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OpinionHow grocers can drive brand loyalty in the age of disruption
With so many choices, consumers will gravitate towards retailers that feature the best deals and personalized offers, writes Curtis Tingle of Valassis.
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Stouffer's rolls out frozen meal kits nationwide
The Nestlé brand's four new offerings highlight the popularity of the trendy meal options along with frozen food makers' desire to stay relevant with consumers.
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'Tis the season: Aldi's Advent wine and cheese calendars sell out in minutes
The product is the latest example of a discount retailer turning to private label alcohols, which have grown in popularity among millennials and other consumers.
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New Giant Food ad campaign reminds shoppers to savor the little moments
The grocer aims to connect with shoppers during the holidays and into the new year through English- and Spanish-language messages.
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Impossible Burger will be sold in grocery stores next year
The move into retail will add to the approximately 5,000 restaurants in all 50 states where the plant-based burger is now available — a huge jump from about 50 restaurants a year ago.
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Peapod names Ahold Delhaize online executive as its new president
Selma Postma, who helped transform Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn into an omnichannel retailer, will take over the post at the online grocer starting Jan. 1.
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Kroger enables voice ordering for grocery pickup
The grocer has launched the service in six banner stores so far and says it will add more throughout this year and into 2019.
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Shoppable recipe startup Myxx expands with Walmart, Albertsons and H-E-B
The partnerships bring the company's cook-and-click platform to more than 10,000 grocery stores in the U.S.
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Raley's relegates sugary cereals to the bottom shelf
The grocer’s latest move toward label transparency and promoting healthier options puts added sugars in the crosshairs.
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Instacart takes store pickup service nationwide
The move follows a monthslong test with Aldi, Publix, Tops Markets and Sprouts Farmers Market, among other retailers.
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Deep DiveJust-ified: How FreshDirect's private brand is winning over online shoppers
Six years after its founding, the e-grocer's Just brand is focused on transparency and leveraging data to create one-of-a-kind selections.
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Ahold Delhaize reports strong Q3 sales and profit
Better-than-expected earnings were due to the grocery giant's ongoing efficiency improvements, online sales and tech advancements.
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Giant will buy 5 Shop 'n Save stores from UNFI
The Ahold Delhaize banner will convert the locations to its Martin's Food Markets brand.
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