The Latest
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Giant Heirloom Market keeps sights set on Philadelphia
The second of four locations in the city of Brotherly Love will be 9,950 square feet and feature a wide range of prepared foods, local products, gluten-free and plant-based foods.
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Blue Apron adds Beyond Meat to meal kit menu
The meal kit company's stock surged 53% following the announcement after several months of lackluster performance.
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Analysts are a 'go' for Grocery Outlet stock
The discount grocer's unique model, stable business performance and memorable shopping experience point to long-term success, according to reports from Jefferies and Cowen.
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Grocers piggyback on Prime Day
Across the U.S., retailers are taking direct shots at Amazon with their own sales, deals and discounts to boost their bottom lines.
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Micro fulfillment moves underground
Israel's CommonSense Robotics has begun construction on an 18,000-square-foot automated e-commerce facility situated below a skyscraper in Tel Aviv.
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SponsoredWhy dairy-free desserts are on the rise
Why not dairy? Plant-based frozen desserts are becoming an increasingly popular choice for consumers.
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Lunds & Byerlys exits the pharmacy business
Once seen as a benefit, pharmacies are now a bust for some grocery chains as fees increase and reimbursement rates drop.
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Food 4 Less, Smart FoodService join the food delivery fight
Shipt will provide same-day delivery for Smart Foodservice Warehouses, while Food 4 Less has tapped Instacart.
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Costco's Kirkland products appear on Amazon
The online retailer sells many products from the club store's private label line including snacks, clothing and vitamins, but is charging a higher price.
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Whole Foods trials another meal kit line
The grocer is adding kits from Ayesha Curry's Homemade brand in two California locations, featuring recipes like honey-lime chicken and baked penne primavera.
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Publix, Wegmans are tops for young workers
The two grocers have made Fortune's "100 Best Workplaces For Millennials" list four years in a row for their strong cultures, opportunities for growth, benefits and employee appreciation.
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Food brands embrace stand-up pouches to stand out on shelves
Companies are also implementing flexible flip-top packaging because it's more durable, sustainable and cheaper to produce than glass bottles.
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Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center
The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated warehouse will open just south of the city in 2021.
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H-E-B to test driverless delivery with Udelv
The Texas grocer's quest for digital dominance continues as it launches a self-driving technology pilot in San Antonio.
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Traditional grocers expand plant-based meat offerings
Specialty grocers Whole Foods and Trader Joe's top the list for meat-alternative buyers, but other retailers are looking to compete, InMarket says.
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Kroger to test program to help customers with depression
A partnership with Myriad Genetics will allow Kroger Health to offer a new trial that helps healthcare professionals provide personalized treatment plans.
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23% of US smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023
Consumers will increasingly turn to third-party apps to place food orders, highlighting future opportunities for grocers in meal delivery.
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New parents spend more on produce, study finds
The share of middle- and high-income consumers' food budgets spent on fruits and vegetables rose 2% after having children, researchers found.
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Amazon unveils Prime Day deals at Whole Foods
The retailer will offer a full week of discounts at the grocery chain as it seeks to boost traffic and generate more Prime signups.
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Bristol Farms sells plant-based items in the meat case
The California grocer is reportedly the first retailer to place unpackaged meatless products alongside its animal-based selections.
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Vertical farming outfit raises $100M in funding
AeroFarms will use the investment to expand its warehouse facilities and explore growing different types of produce.
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Giant Food goes for grocery pickup
The banner is the latest under Ahold Delhaize to get the service, signifying the parent company's commitment to e-commerce expansion.
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Indian e-grocer Subziwalla wants to reach shoppers nationwide
The Atlanta company has tapped into one of the fastest-growing, most affluent ethnic groups in the country.
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Publix adds new labels for sustainable seafood
The retailer is collaborating with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership and the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative to label products that are responsibly or sustainably sourced.
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Target heads to campus with small format stores
The retailer will open three locations near universities before school starts, offering grab-and-go food items, household essentials and school supplies.
