The Latest
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Kroger reports higher ID sales but adjusts Restock profit outlook
The grocer saw its strongest same-store sales in nearly two years in Q2, but CEO Rodney McMullen said it no longer expects to achieve $400 million in incremental profit by 2020.
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In-store 'operating system' Swiftly raises $15.6M
The all-in-one app, which has been testing with California's Zion Market, claims to make in-store shopping as seamless and data-rich as e-commerce.
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Dueling discounters: Aldi, Lidl open New Jersey stores on the same day
Lidl moved up the opening of its Lacey, New Jersey store by two days and increased its giveaways to avoid being upstaged by the Aldi opening just down the road.
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Smart cart startup Caper raises $10M
The startup, which says its AI-equipped shopping carts are a cheaper alternative to cashierless stores, will use the funding to build its team and fulfill its pipeline.
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The future of food retail points to fresh formats and dollar stores
While traditional grocers, drug stores and large warehouse stores fall behind, these two categories continue to thrive, according to a report by Inmar Analytics.
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Deep DiveSmall wonders: How grocers are trying to get scaled-down stores just right
Retailers are forging ahead with bold new formats that can go where their legacy stores can't. Can they roll out quickly enough to make an impact?
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Whole Foods to stock ready-to-eat meals from Snap Kitchen
The grocer will test 35 meals covering breakfast, lunch and dinner at six locations in Austin, Texas.
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Albertsons names new chief merchandising officer
Geoff White most recently presided over the retailer's Own Brands business, where he helped launch the company's Signature Reserve Line and increased private label penetration.
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At long last, Kroger's downtown Cincinnati store set to open
The highly anticipated store, which opens this month after more than a decade in the works, features a 100-seat food hall and emphasizes fresh and prepared foods.
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Whole Foods survey: Millennials still spend more for quality
The demographic has increased its spending on organics and plant-based foods over the past year and is also paying closer attention to food labels.
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Southern California grocers and unions reach tentative deal
The United Food and Commercial Workers Union said it will recommend its members vote "yes" on the agreement this week, with results coming Thursday.
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Ahold Delhaize CFO to step down in 2020
Jeff Carr will assist the company in finding a successor before his current term expires next April.
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Report: Natural products growth outpaces total food and beverage
Higher sales of plant-based foods and ongoing consumer demand for organics are among the sales drivers, according to SPINS' first State of the Natural Industry report.
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Hy-Vee invests $90M in Kansas and Missouri
The grocer will remodel 14 stores and is also opening a new fulfillment center in Kansas City, Missouri this fall.
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Target taking free loyalty program nationwide
The mass merchant said 2 million customers have signed up for Target Circle in pilot cities since 2018.
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Kroger launches plant-based collection
The retailer is expanding its Simple Truth line to include products like meatless burger patties and grinds along with plant-based cookie dough, pasta sauces and sausages.
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Prepared foods drive deli sales, but gaps remain
The department generates about $12.7 billion annually, according to the Food Marketing Institute, but 88% of shoppers say they'd like to see more variety and flavor.
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Cooks Venture secures $12M in venture funding
Launched by former Blue Apron COO Matthew Wadiak, the online poultry company will use the funding to improve its regenerative agriculture practices.
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Favor hires new chief marketing officer
The H-E-B-owned delivery company has tapped Fernando Trueba to accelerate brand growth and lead its promotional strategy.
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Inside the store: Alltown Fresh opens in Connecticut
The convenience market's newest location emphasizes local produce, made-to-order meals and an extensive beverage selection.
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Home Chef heads to college
The company has partnered with university food service provider Aramark to include its kits in university meal plans on 25 campuses.
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Barriers to online grocery 'coming down,' report says
Global e-commerce sales are set to surge in the next five years as omnichannel formats increase and companies invest more into technology.
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ShopRite launches family meals campaign
Free cookbooks, cooking classes and in-store events are part of the month-long promotion, which runs in conjunction with the Food Marketing Institute's National Family Meals Month.
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Giant looks to star power in the cereal aisle
As cereal sales have slumped in recent years, retailers continue to tap celebrity endorsements, which can boost sales an average of 4%.
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Whole Foods may open new concept in Virginia
A Fairfax site formerly slated for a 365 location will become one of two stores under a new format the retailer has planned, a city official told the Washington Business Journal.
