Deep Dive
Industry insights from our journalists
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5 ways grocers are elevating the store experience
From store-grown produce to a renewed emphasis on service counters, retailers are focusing on innovation as well as time-honored strategies in an effort to keep their stores relevant.
Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Grocers step up their game with flagship locations
From free popcorn to bars with a view, these next-generation stores are helping retailers differentiate themselves and test out new features in an increasingly competitive industry.
Jessica Dumont • Sept. 17, 2018 -
Feeding Fido: Food brands sniff out opportunities in the pet market
These investments have been CPGs' best friend. Just ask Smucker, whose entire profit in the last quarter came from the acquisition of a trendy brand.
Pamela DeLoatch • Aug. 22, 2018 -
Going around the grocery: How brands use e-commerce to sell direct-to-consumer
As the model continues to expand, brands and grocers are searching for innovative methods to reach consumers through data, technology and content.
Krishna Thakker • July 30, 2018 -
Deep data: What it tells retailers about shoppers, preferences and selection
Retailers are getting a lot of shopper information through e-commerce. So how can they use it effectively to build sales online and in their stores?
Megan Poinski • July 30, 2018 -
David versus Amazon: Can independent grocers profit off e-commerce?
While large competitors often win on price and convenience, experts say small retailers can’t afford to shy away from online shopping.
Jeff Wells • July 30, 2018 -
Peeking inside the pod: A deep look inside Peapod's grocery delivery business
As competition increases and more consumers purchase food online, the Chicago company increasingly depends on drivers like Ron Gordon to be the face of its business.
Christopher Doering • July 30, 2018 -
With Supervalu acquisition, UNFI gets a company in transition
The combination will create a new wholesaling entity offering a wide variety of products, but both companies have significant challenges to overcome in order to make the deal work.
Jeff Wells • July 27, 2018 -
Are grocers solving the e-commerce riddle? Depends on whom you ask
Most major supermarket chains have made investments or partnerships in the space, but some experts question whether they are doing enough to separate themselves from their competitors.
Christopher Doering • July 23, 2018 -
The collapse of Chef'd illustrates meal kits' challenges
Slowing sales growth could put pressure on weaker companies that remain to improve their businesses, find a buyer or be forced to close.
Christopher Doering • July 19, 2018 -
As consumers move online, food and beverage makers struggle to adapt
With 20% of all grocery sales expected to come from the web by 2022, CPG companies are scrambling to build an effective sales infrastructure for e-commerce.
Christopher Doering • July 17, 2018 -
How specialty food retailers are fighting back against Amazon
At the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York, grocery buyers said they're staying competitive by accentuating their core offerings and creating an enjoyable in-store experience.
Louise Kramer • July 03, 2018 -
Snacking's appetite grows to take a bigger bite of US food consumption
The category has expanded beyond salty and sugary items that once defined the space to include more options that meet consumer needs like convenience and better-for-you products.
Pamela DeLoatch • May 21, 2018 -
What you need to know about grocery marketing
As large chains drive down prices and e-commerce makes it easier for shoppers to try new sellers, retailers have to show what they stand for.
Food Dive staff • May 14, 2018 -
More than mileage: Grocers embrace story and transparency in local marketing
Food and beverages sourced from small, regional players provide a path to growth for supermarkets of all sizes, but retailers need to clearly communicate their brand's definition of "local" to make the sale.
Emma Liem • May 14, 2018 -
Can promotional changes boost Lidl's fortunes?
U.S. customers haven't yet come around to the discounter's price-meets-quality proposition — so it's turning up the volume.
Jeff Wells • May 14, 2018 -
Small grocers say they have an Amazon-sized advantage in prepared foods
As independent retailers look for ways to outmaneuver national chains, high-quality meals have emerged as a major opportunity.
Jeff Wells • April 16, 2018 -
Why millennials are leading the way in prepared foods
The nation's largest and most influential demographic is pushing supermarkets to offer bolder, higher quality meals.
Pamela DeLoatch • April 16, 2018 -
Food and beverage M&A will heat up this year, report says
The annual study from A.T. Kearney found that while deal volume and value dropped in 2017, political events and consumer trends point to more global transactions.
Cathy Siegner • April 10, 2018 -
After a year of explosive growth, can Instacart keep its lead in grocery home delivery?
In an interview with Food Dive, chief business officer Nilam Ganenthiran said the company is focused on deepening relationships and driving more sales with its existing retailer partners.
Jeff Wells • April 06, 2018 -
More than just good fortune: Lucky's Market stakes its claim in the natural and organic segment
The grocer's quirky, affable vibe has helped it grow in small cities across America, but can it thrive under pressure from traditional competitors and a new crop of grocers?
Pamela DeLoatch • April 03, 2018 -
At Shoptalk, retailers ponder the future of brick-and-mortar groceries
As the industry continues to move online, executives are trying to embrace omnichannel commerce, but still keep their stores relevant to consumers.
Jeff Wells • March 26, 2018 -
What you need to know about private label brands
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Jeff Wells • March 13, 2018 -
Hitting refresh: Grocers update their store brands to stay top-of-mind with shoppers
As competition grows, retailers are looking at the ingredients found in many of their private label products while moving into new categories within the space.
Pamela DeLoatch • March 12, 2018 -
Not just knock-offs, but 'knockouts': Inside Kroger's private label push
As store brands become a battleground for retailers, the grocer is leaning on its scale and advanced data science to develop products its customers haven't seen before.
Jeff Wells • March 12, 2018
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