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Taylor McKnight/Grocery Dive
Tracking grocers' response to the coronavirus
Recent updates include Giant Food extending store hours, Weis Markets reopening service delis and Wegmans adjusting its new store opening policy.
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In-store meal kits are poised for a rebound
The format could yet prove its value as people continue to cook at home during the pandemic and new models emerge.
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Cub Foods adds agency of record for digital marketing
This is the first time that the Minnesota-based retailer has retained an outside agency to lead its digital marketing efforts.
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"The Target on Lake Street is looted and graffitied on Thursday morning after a night of protests and rioting in Minneapolis, Minnesota" by Lorie Shaull is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Target, Walmart and other stores damaged during protests
Grocers including Kroger, Cub Foods and Vons also had locations damaged over the weekend as looting and protests roiled cities across the U.S.
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Lillianna Byington/Grocery Dive
Will the center store boom last?
From canned tuna to beans and rice, consumers are returning to shelves they strayed from. Companies and analysts say this trend could continue as shoppers face economic challenges.
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Kroger
Online grocery sales reach $6.6B in May
Sales and purchase frequency continue to climb as retailers make adjustments to better serve shoppers, according to research from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
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Bi-Lo adds delivery service to most stores through Instacart
Instacart will fulfill online delivery orders at more than 70 locations operated by the southeastern grocery chain.
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Courtesy of Costco Wholesale
Costco will revive store sampling this summer
The club retailer, which saw U.S. store traffic decline 2% in Q3, hopes to spur shopper interest by bringing back fundamental parts of its store experience.
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Why the pandemic was a windfall for (some) dollar stores
Sales and profit growth at Dollar General were explosive as customers stocked up and stayed close to home during the pandemic.
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Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Whole Foods, King Soopers top rankings of plant-based food sellers
According to a report from The Good Food Institute, the two companies had the best overall rankings across all categories, including product assortment, merchandising and marketing.
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Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop extends 10% pay increase
The supermarket chain said it will continue offering the extra pay to workers through July 4.
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Ryan Willumson
Aldi expands curbside grocery pickup to 600 stores
As shoppers continue to adopt click-and-collect, the discount grocer plans to roll out the service to locations in 35 states by the end of July.
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Grocery delivery growth is flattening, survey reveals
The percentage of U.S. consumers who said they're using delivery more than before remained the same between mid-April to mid-May, while restaurant takeout and delivery frequencies both increased, according to Gallup.
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Lidl
Lidl opens 100th US store in Atlanta suburb
Nearly three years after entering the U.S., the discount food retailer is behind the pace it initially envisioned but quickly adjusting and ramping up its operations.
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Courtesy of Walmart
Online grocery shoppers favor Walmart during pandemic, survey shows
The company’s extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores is a key factor in its broad appeal to e-commerce customers.
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Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers to open 8 Winn-Dixie stores in Florida
Four former Lucky's Markets and four Earth Fare locations will be converted to the southern grocery banner, with grand openings planned for later this year.
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Wegmans adjusts approach to opening stores
The chain confirmed it will open three previously announced stores this year but said it will offer a “targeted timeframe” and avoid grand-opening events.
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Deep Dive
6 strategies for grocers preparing for the new e-commerce future
Retail experts share insights into how food retailers can retool their online operations in response to the pandemic.
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Courtesy of Giant Food
Giant Food formally names Ira Kress as president
The 36-year company veteran, who was named interim president last June, has worked across departments including retail, human resources, training and labor relations.
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Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart debuts in-app safety features for workers
The grocery delivery service has faced recent backlash about maintaining safety amid surging demand caused by COVID-19.
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Walmart
USDA expands online shopping for SNAP consumers to more states
Ninety percent of participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program now live in areas covered by the agency's online purchasing initiative.
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Courtesy of Walmart
Consumers place a high level of trust in food during pandemic, survey says
The International Food Information Council found that most are confident in food safety as they buy more packaged food and believe manufacturers will continue to meet their needs.
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Walmart
OpinionWhat do consumers want from online grocery? The answer is simpler than you think
E-commerce does not need to be convenient, fun or filled with robots, writes Chicory's Hillary Reeves. The pandemic has shown it just must be reliable as well as essential.
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Kroger launches free telenutrition service
The grocer is offering shoppers personalized assistance in developing healthy shopping lists.
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Schnucks developing natural food concept
The grocer will open its first EatWell location in Columbia, Missouri, this summer, where it has had a presence for 50 years.
