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Costco to raise its hourly minimum wage to $16
"This isn't altruism," Costco’s president and CEO told the Senate Budget Committee on Thursday, adding that higher wages and affordable benefits lead to better retention rates.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 26, 2021 -
The Fresh Market to feature women-owned brands in March
The gourmet grocery chain will use in-store signage and social media to spotlight more than 100 products from these companies.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 25, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe 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.
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Innovation post-pandemic will play on familiar trends, IRI says
Self and societal care, indulgence and frictionless shopping will continue to provide opportunities for brands and retailers, the insights group found.
By Barbara Smith , Samantha Oller • Feb. 24, 2021 -
Report: Frozen foods heat up as pandemic drives sales growth
Category sales hit $65.1 billion in the U.S. last year, according to figures from the American Frozen Food Institute and the Food Industry Association.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Big Food lost $12B in sales to small CPGs and private label in 2020, IRI says
The pandemic accelerated a five-year trend of large manufacturers losing market share to smaller players, but consumers' return to normal travel patterns should slow the momentum.
By Mike De Socio • Feb. 04, 2021 -
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Shoppers shifting toward value and smaller sizes in 2021, IRI says
In its report, the market research firm also predicts the trend toward premiumization will ease while health, nutrition and sustainability will remain important to consumers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Jan. 29, 2021 -
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Online packaged food and beverage sales could top $100B in 2021
Grocery is now the top e-commerce CPG category, according to FMI and NielsenIQ, with dollar sales up 125% last year.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 26, 2021 -
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Low-sugar label leads a new wave of better-for-you wines
California startup FitVine is one of the fastest-growing alcohol brands in the U.S., according to Nielsen.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 05, 2021 -
Dietary Guidelines published without changes to added sugars or alcohol recommendations
The document from USDA and HHS is being criticized for not incorporating more recommendations from scientists, dietitians and medical professionals.
By Megan Poinski • Jan. 04, 2021 -
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Consumer eating and drinking habits during pandemic reflect different needs
A survey from the International Food Information Council found people balanced eating healthier with indulgence, while some consumed more alcohol even as others were less likely to imbibe.
By Samantha Oller • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Untapped: How grocers are growing their private label alcohol assortment
Wine has long been the focus, but experts say booming sales this year make store brand booze ripe for expanded selections and higher price points.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 14, 2020 -
Deep Dive
'It's our Super Bowl': How food manufacturers are preparing for an unorthodox holiday season
The pandemic has upended how consumers plan to celebrate, prompting CPG companies to reduce product sizes, tout offerings for novice cooks and shift more resources online.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 23, 2020 -
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How grocery categories have fared during the pandemic
Fresh seafood and the frozen department saw some of the biggest dollar sales growth from March to October, while deli and floral struggled, according to data from IRI and 210 Analytics.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 18, 2020 -
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Schnucks rebrands downtown St. Louis store
The grocer's Culinaria format, which opened in 2009, will become Schnucks Downtown and feature new self-checkout stations and a refreshed assortment.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2020 -
Aldi promises a Thanksgiving meal for under $30
The discount grocer is also giving all of its employees two $30 gift cards.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2020 -
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Deep DiveBottoms up: How grocers can keep alcohol sales pouring in
As the coronavirus pandemic boosts category sales, retailers are setting the table for long-term shopper engagement with larger departments and expanded online availability.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 11, 2020 -
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Inside the store: Wegmans' new location in Tysons, Virginia
The 80,000-square-foot supermarket on the campus of banking giant Capital One features a smaller, urban concept with prepared foods as the focal point.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 04, 2020 -
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Halloween candy sales are up, but pandemic is changing celebrations
As manufacturers have altered their approach, 90% of young parents say they cannot imagine Halloween without sweet treats, according to the National Confectioners Association.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 27, 2020 -
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Amazon Fresh opens second store in California
Like the first store in Woodland Hills, the new supermarket in Irvine offers low prices, along with Amazon's Dash Carts and Alexa features to assist shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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Why Trader Joe's traffic has recovered but Whole Foods' hasn't
Specialty chains were hit hardest by the drop-off in Q2 foot traffic, but some, like Trader Joe's, have been better at adapting to a new "mission-driven" shopper mindset, according to a report from Placer.ai.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 22, 2020 -
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Amazon Fresh looks to hire 1,500 in Chicagoland
The retailer will cross-train workers across four area stores as its brick-and-mortar grocery expansion plan comes further into focus.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2020 -
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Grocery sales barely budge in September as pandemic-driven surge continues to ebb
Sales have been in a holding pattern in recent months as spending at food retailers becomes more predictable.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020 -
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Kroger adds more than 50 new items to plant-based brand
The grocer has launched a new line of plant-based "Chick'n" patties and plans to sell more than 75 plant-based foods under its Simple Truth brand by the end of 2020.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2020 -
NJ lawmakers approve single-use plastic and paper bag ban
After some states and stores ditched plastic bag bans over COVID-19 fears, the bill heading to the Garden State governor signals a return to curbing plastic use.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 30, 2020 -
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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
