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Deep DiveWhat's the secret sauce behind Mariano's store experience?
At Groceryshop last week, the Chicagoland chain along with a few others offered tips on how to turn locations into destinations.
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Albertsons to add 10 Tesla Semis to its truck fleet in Southern California
The Idaho-based grocer is one of several retailers that are turning to alternative power to reduce transportation costs while improving freight efficiency and environmental performance.
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Report: Walmart favored over Amazon among online grocery shoppers
Retail Feedback Group also found that around 50% more online grocery consumers purchase fresh foods through the channel compared to last year.
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Can Peapod's expansion in New York keep it competitive?
The e-grocer is opening its fifth wareroom on Long Island, increasing its grocery delivery capabilities by 10% for the region.
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Deep DiveHow can grocers solve the labor equation?
With unemployment at a historic low and retailers on hiring sprees, employers will need to offer benefits and wages that stand out from the competition in order to attract and retain talent.
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SponsoredA growing segment of grocery shoppers is looking hard at the package, not just the product
Perceptions of packaging are changing, and the impact on grocery retailers will be significant.
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7-Eleven pilots scan-and-go technology
The largest convenience store chain in the country started testing mobile checkout at 14 stores in its hometown of Dallas.
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Deep Dive3 measures on the ballot that could impact food and grocery
Voters will decide whether to ban all new grocery taxes — including those on soda — in Washington and Oregon, and may change animal welfare requirements for meat and eggs sold in California.
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The need for speed: Americans spend less time eating now than 10 years ago
Convenience is taking over, with the average person eating as a primary activity 65 minutes per day — down 5% in a decade.
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Kroger jockeys for holiday toy sales with Toys R Us deal
The grocer will feature Geoffrey’s Toy Box pop-ups in around 600 locations, offering an exclusive selection priced $19.99 to $49.99.
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Grocery prices for several brands will increase next year, companies say
Higher costs for ingredients and shipping are behind the climb. Will consumers be willing to pay more for products, or are they likely to switch brands or stores?
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Opinion7 big takeaways from Groceryshop
There were no earth-shattering announcements, but it was refreshing to have a venue focused on the foundational changes taking place in the supermarket industry, writes Laura Heller of Performics.
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Report: Meal kit workers face low wages and challenging conditions
Employees at one California facility reported making $13.50 an hour — "well below the low-wage threshold," with little opportunity for growth and a dangerous work environment, according to a UC Berkeley study.
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What do shoppers want this holiday season? To skip the checkout line
Walmart and Target are putting their front-end time savers front-and-center during this year's holiday push.
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Publix overcomes hurricane headwinds to grow Q3 sales
The grocer credits the tax act for some of the boost, while Hurricanes Florence and Michael may have prevented stronger growth in sales.
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Is Amazon Go a competitive threat to grocers?
Despite strong results from the high-tech stores in Seattle and Chicago, the format may not be a major threat to traditional grocers — for now.
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New stores drive Sprouts sales as produce deflation weighs on comps
The fast-growing specialty chain reported net sales of $1.3 billion, a 10% increase over the same period last year.
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How a citizens' group is bringing quality groceries to food deserts
In a model that could be replicated in other communities, parents and students in underserved areas of Los Angeles County are evaluating grocery stores in their neighborhoods.
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Grocers look to e-commerce for a holiday sales boost
Sprouts Farmers Market, for one, will offer a separate portal featuring complete holiday meals and catering trays, as well as recipe inspiration, starting Nov. 7.
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Albertsons announces plans for automated e-commerce fulfillment
The grocer will build a 10,000-square-foot micro-fulfillment center inside one of its stores early next year.
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Opinion4 ways grocers can improve their online product content
Grocery e-commerce is growing, but retailers often fail to engage customers with photos, interactive elements and other features, writes Content Analytics CEO Dave Feinleib.
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Supercenters to small formats: Why grocers are scaling down
Retailers like Sprouts Farmers Market are playing down center store to resonate with customers looking for quick and convenient trips without compromising on experience.
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Schnucks to expand use of in-store robots
The Midwestern retailer discussed its plans with Grocery Dive to put the aisle-scanning Tally in 15 stores following a successful pilot last summer.
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Raley's dives into the ready-made meal kit market
The California-based grocer is the latest chain to offer its own version of the prepared food option, joining Publix, New Seasons Market and Kroger.
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On-demand delivery startup Deliv secures $40M in funding
The new round raised the company's valuation to several hundred million dollars and offers further evidence of the growing interest by investors in the food delivery scene.
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