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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.
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In challenge to CVS, Walmart to pilot healthcare store concept
The retail giant already runs several clinics and is positioned well to expand its services at a time when Americans face mounting medical costs.
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Grocers in southeast brace for Hurricane Dorian
Publix, Walmart and Winn-Dixie have all adjusted operating hours or closed stores to ensure customer and employee safety ahead of the storm.
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Stop & Shop to fill more than 1,000 positions
The retailer is hoping to improve in-store experience and provide better customer service with the new hires.
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Icing on the cake: Walmart bakery adds online ordering
The retailer now accepts digital orders for custom cakes and expanded its assortment to include premium cupcakes, tiered cakes and "smash" cakes.
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Plant-based Taiwanese grocer opens 2nd US location
VegeFarm, which sells more than 300 prepared and frozen plant-based products, now has another California store, with plans for one in Seattle.
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Target expands Drive Up to all 50 states
The mass merchant said the service now reaches 1,750 stores.
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DoorDash makes another move toward grocery with Mercato
The meal delivery company will handle order fulfillment for e-commerce company Mercato, which works with independent and specialty grocers.
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Kroger heads to Texas for 5th Ocado location
The Dallas city council approved $5.7 million in incentives for the Cincinnati-based grocer to build its next AI-powered fulfillment center.
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