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Grocers put limits on popular items as consumers stock up
Wegmans and Publix have joined Kroger in limiting purchases of items like hand sanitizers, health masks and toilet paper as coronavirus anxiety grows.
By Krishna Thakker • March 11, 2020 -
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Raley's wine buyer masters his craft
Director of alcohol and beverage Curtis Mann, who has been with the California grocer since 2013, joins an elite group as a Master of Wine.
By Jessica Dumont • March 06, 2020 -
Lillianna Byington
Expo West postponed amid coronavirus fears
New Hope Network plans to announce a new date for the show in mid-April and has set up a rebate fund of $5 million to help small businesses impacted by the change.
By Lillianna Byington • March 03, 2020 -
Big CPGs warn of financial hit from coronavirus as global outbreak worsens
Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Unilever and General Mills were among the companies who said the epidemic has reduced sales in China.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2020 -
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OpinionWhen Amazon hasn't cracked the code on online alcohol, how can grocers?
Between robot delivery services and experiential pop-ups, retailers are finally innovating, but one category has yet to take a leap forward and that's alcohol, writes Zac Brandenberg, CEO of Drinks.
By Zac Brandenberg • Feb. 18, 2020 -
H-E-B
H-E-B opens kosher-focused store in Houston
In addition to an extensive kosher selection, the 95,000-square-foot location will include its newest Roastery coffee shop, a large selection of local foods and 2,000 SKUs of wine and beer.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 31, 2020 -
Whole Foods struggles with shortages
Customers nationwide have reported bare shelves and limited inventory, which the retailer has said is a result of an unexpected supplier closure.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 27, 2020 -
Online promos boost unhealthy products, report finds
The Center for Science in the Public Interest said online promotions and search results among six food retailers are undermining Americans' attempts to eat well.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Giant Food
Giant Food toasts to a new line of private label wine
The lineup includes four varietals from around the globe and is billed as affordable and easy-to-drink.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020 -
Wine consumption drops for the first time in 25 years
Industry tracker IWSR also said people have consumed less beer annually since 2015, with 2019 volumes down 2.3%.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020 -
Retailers could lose out on billions in online alcohol sales, report says
Merchandising missteps and a lack of availability mean wine, beer and spirits sales aren't keeping pace with e-commerce growth.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2020 -
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Walmart adds premium alcohol to its shelves
The retailer is adding more craft beer, hard seltzers, spirits and upscale wine labels in a push that began last spring and will continue throughout this year.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 03, 2020 -
Giant Food Stores
Giant Food Stores introduces Berenstain Bears childcare center
"The Treehouse" is one of five the grocer plans to open and will feature activities to educate children and inspire healthy habits.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 23, 2019 -
SNAP ruling could cut 700K from program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the rule restores the program's original intent, but opponents argue it strips benefits from people in need.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 05, 2019 -
BJ's
BJ's adds premium spirits to private label line
The retailer's Wellsley Farms brand now includes vodka, Canadian whisky and Irish whiskey.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Snacking is rising to all occasions, report finds
Innova Market Insights found more people are replacing meals with salty snacks, with 23% consuming them at lunch, 17% at dinner and 8% at breakfast.
By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Local grocery concept debuts in Denver
Leevers Locavore, which opened its first store in the heart of the city, combines a grocery store with a food hall and focuses on locally sourced products.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 02, 2019 -
Tops continues private label momentum with ice cream introductions
The retailer's premium store brand has a new flavor along with two limited-edition selections timed to the holidays.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Kroger
Kroger expands wine delivery for the holidays
The grocer's direct-to-consumer home service added a "build-your-own pack" feature online and expanded coverage to Arizona, bringing its footprint to 19 states.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Bashas
Bashas' expands baby assortment by 50%
The Arizona-based grocer is adding more than 600 items to complement its current family-focused offerings, including made-from-scratch cakes and supervised play centers.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 19, 2019 -
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How serious a threat is Amazon's new grocery store?
With new details emerging along with a confirmation from the company, experts weigh in on how the forthcoming chain might unsettle established retailers.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 18, 2019 -
Aldi fuels e-commerce battle with alcohol delivery
Following a similar announcement from Walmart, the discounter will offer home service from stores nationwide.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 13, 2019 -
Walmart toasts to alcohol pickup at 2,000 stores
The retailer will offer beer and wine through store pickup in 29 states, and will also begin alcohol delivery from 200 stores in California and Florida.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 31, 2019 -
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Price Rite adds assortment of plant-based products
As the retailer continues remodeling and refreshing store layouts, it's adding meat alternatives from Beyond Meat, Perdue and Pure.
By Lauren Stine • Oct. 23, 2019 -
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Frozen meals made for pressure cookers debut at Walmart
Celebrities Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have backed the line, which is being billed as affordable, nutritious and quick to cook.
By Lauren Stine • Oct. 22, 2019
