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Inside the store: Amazon Fresh

The just-opened supermarket will feel familiar to shoppers, but the relentless focus on low prices and removing shopping friction is where the company looks to stand out.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 21, 2020

What's on shoppers' lists? Bacon, cleaning products and frozen foods

Six months into the pandemic, center store items are still among the fastest-growing categories at grocery stores, according to recent sales data.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2020

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The evolution of private label

Private label products have come a long way from the days when they were seen as lower-quality alternatives. Today, consumer interest has fueled major growth, boosted further by the economic problems unleashed by the pandemic. 

By Grocery Dive staff

Grocery sales dip in August as overall retail spending picks up

Sales at food retailers fell 1.6% compared with their level in July as overall retail sales climbed 0.6%.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 16, 2020

Food prices outpace inflation but show signs of easing

Food-at-home prices rose 4.6% between August 2019 and last month, while the overall Consumer Price Index rose 1.3%.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020

Giant Food to sell more local brands online

The grocer has partnered with Union Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based food and beverage accelerator, to offer customers local products on its e-commerce platform. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 02, 2020

Target adds premium products to its Good & Gather line

Good & Gather Signature has launched with 60 items including small-batch Italian sauces and gourmet pizzas, helping bring the private label line to nearly 2,000 products.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 02, 2020

Walmart's Winemakers Selection gets a refresh

The retailer has relaunched its private label line in about 2,600 stores, featuring a new label, a pared-down assortment and a $5 price point.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 17, 2020

Grocery sales post small increase in July, reversing June's decline

Grocery industry sales still remain sharply elevated compared with 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020

Inside the store: Safeway's Capitol Hill location in Washington, DC

The grocer's first new store in the city since 2014, which opened Wednesday morning, features a walk-in wine cellar, specialty popcorn shop, raw oyster bar and 200 types of cheese.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2020

CVS now stocks groceries from DTC site Public Goods

Following a trial run in January, the pharmacy chain is carrying Public Goods products like gluten-free cookies and seaweed snacks in 2,000 stores.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2020

Dollar General continues 'Fresh' distribution push

The discount retailer continues its expansion of fresh and frozen goods with three announced facilities that will collectively deliver to around 4,500 stores.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 06, 2020

Trader Joe's doesn't see its brands as racist

The grocer says reports that it had decided to drop labels like Trader José and Arabian Joe in response to a petition were not accurate.

By Sam Silverstein • July 31, 2020

Wegmans opens its 2nd North Carolina store

The much-anticipated 103,000-square-foot location includes in-store dining options, imported meats, cheeses and wines, as well as locally sourced seafood and produce. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 30, 2020

Deep Dive

Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores

As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.

By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020

Albertsons adds new private label frozen desserts

The company has rolled out 13 new private label dessert items, including four types of ice cream, three kinds of sorbet, and six plant-based products made with oat milk and coconut milk.

By Krishna Thakker • July 20, 2020

Product availability tops shoppers' worries as they look ahead, research shows

People are less concerned about the cost of food after the pandemic, and only a fraction are worried about access to online grocery services.

By Sam Silverstein • July 10, 2020

Consumers are stocking up on snacks during the pandemic

Research firm NPD Group said consumption increased 8% in April, with savory and sweet options among the most popular selections.

By Jessi Devenyns • July 07, 2020

Healthy food is on the menu as coronavirus improves eating habits

The pandemic has accelerated demand for plant-based meat and immunity-boosting products from companies such as Impossible Foods and Unilever.

By Christopher Doering • July 02, 2020

Thrive Market launches frozen meals

The online retailer is tapping into the growing category with a private label line of 11 single-serve bowls and skillets.

By Krishna Thakker • June 24, 2020

Food allergies affect 1 in 4 consumers, study says

An estimated 85 million people spend $19 billion annually to avoid purchasing products with the top nine allergens, according to new research from FARE.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 23, 2020

Most shoppers plan to keep loading their pantries, survey finds

A PwC survey found that customers are still worried about their safety and until COVID-19 is fully resolved, they plan to continue stocking up and avoiding restaurants.

By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2020

DoorDash teams up with CVS for same-day delivery

This is the first pharmacy partnership for the delivery platform, which has been steadily expanding with retailers.

By Jessica Dumont • June 17, 2020

Deep Dive

Private label prospects brighten as recession hits cash-strapped consumers

Even before the pandemic, sales growth in the sector was forecast to outpace that of national brands for the fourth straight year, according to IRI.

By Christopher Doering • June 17, 2020

How the pandemic could fundamentally alter store layouts

Backrooms will grow to fill online orders and retail floors will become smaller and more focused on shopper experiences, according to one expert.

By Jeff Wells • June 08, 2020

Walmart commits to sustainably sourced canned tuna

The retailer will begin updating its Great Value tuna supply chain this summer and hopes to source all of its canned tuna sustainably by 2025. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 08, 2020