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Private label sales soar, but grocers are off pace
Research firm IRI reports that club and mass retailers continue to convert customers and build basket sizes at a higher rate than supermarkets.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2018
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OpinionHow grocers can drive brand loyalty in the age of disruption
With so many choices, consumers will gravitate towards retailers that feature the best deals and personalized offers, writes Curtis Tingle of Valassis.
By Curtis Tingle
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Raley's relegates sugary cereals to the bottom shelf
The grocer’s latest move toward label transparency and promoting healthier options puts added sugars in the crosshairs.
By Jennifer Sweeney
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Opinion7 big takeaways from Groceryshop
There were no earth-shattering announcements, but it was refreshing to have a venue focused on the foundational changes taking place in the supermarket industry, writes Laura Heller of Performics.
By Laura Heller
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Opinion4 ways grocers can improve their online product content
Grocery e-commerce is growing, but retailers often fail to engage customers with photos, interactive elements and other features, writes Content Analytics CEO Dave Feinleib.
By David Feinleib
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Albertsons brings Plated to new regions
The meal kits, currently available in the Midwest, will be available at a total of 97 new Albertsons and Safeway stores in the Southwest and Northeast.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 29, 2018
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Grocers are thirsty for an edge in the red-hot wine business
Retailers like Walmart and Target have chased after Trader Joe's success with their own lines, while others like Kroger and H-E-B have rolled out home delivery.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 25, 2018
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Q&AWhy mochi ice cream continues to dominate the novelty market
Craig Berger, CEO of My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream, talks about the company's latest innovation and the frozen treat's rapid growth.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 24, 2018
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Brandless is struggling to retain shoppers: report
According to data compiled by Recode, just 11% of consumers who ordered from the online grocery and home goods seller last fall did so a year later.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 22, 2018
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Field notes from The Battle of Richmond
One of the country's most over-stored markets has become a proving ground for retailers, and a microcosm of the broader industry, writes Grocery Dive Editor Jeff Wells.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 19, 2018
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All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply
A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike beer prices and decrease supply by the end of the century.
By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2018
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Trick or Treat: Whole Foods campaigns for 6 better-for-you versions of childhood goodies
From Oct. 3-16, end caps will display signs for these emerging candy makers with the tagline: "Remember treats as a kid? So do we."
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 12, 2018
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CommonSense Robotics charts US partnerships as automated fulfillment demand grows
The Israeli technology firm plans to work with five leading grocers in 2019 and 2020, building automated warehouses that will prepare orders for delivery in less than an hour.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2018
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Survey: Millennials will spend big on holiday groceries
The younger demographic, which will do the bulk of festive hosting this year, prioritizes high-quality products over price, Accenture found.
By Jacqueline Renfrow
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Omnichannel grocery sales surpass $1T
A report from Nielsen and Rakuten Intelligence shows sales growth in fast-moving consumer goods across all channels, including e-commerce, in-store and click-and-collect.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 09, 2018
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Target stokes price war with new Smartly private label
Beginning mid-month, the mass merchant will roll out a home essentials and personal care brand with most items priced under $2.
By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 08, 2018
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To fight discounters, grocers may need to improve their store brands
U.S. supermarkets have made great strides in improving their private label offerings in recent years, but they'll need to keep upping their game if they want to effectively battle the likes of Aldi and Lidl.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 05, 2018
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Ahold Delhaize partners with Coop Italia on private label offerings
The Italian grocer's Fior Fiore brand, which includes olives, bruschetta, pasta, pastries and snacks, will be available at banner stores for a limited time.
By Bia Riaz
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Halloween candy sales projected to reach $2.6B this year
A new survey shows that total holiday spending will hit around $9 billion this year, with candy sales making up almost one-third of that.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 03, 2018
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Kroger to test online pickup at Walgreens stores
The grocer will also offer a selection of private label products, including its Simple Truth brand, at 13 of the pharmacy's locations in northern Kentucky.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 02, 2018
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Report: Trader Joe's store brands are tops with shoppers
Meijer and Aldi tied for second place in a recent consumer survey conducted by Magid, while Amazon ranked last.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 02, 2018
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OpinionWhy grocers should focus on customer service in their aisles
Retailers often leave it up to cashiers to assist shoppers, but by the time someone gets to the checkout stand it's often too late, writes John Larson, senior partner at John Larson & Company.
By John Larson
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Will sales at Walmart bring algae oil into the mainstream?
The product, which will be sold at more than 2,000 stores, has more monounsaturated fat than any other cooking oil, a higher-than-normal smoke point and no trans fats.
By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 01, 2018
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McCormick benefits from demand for global flavor
Double-digit sales increases led by the company's acquisition of French's mustard and Frank's RedHot sauce show a bright future for the flavors and spices giant.
By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018
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Hershey launches new mobile insights center for retailers
The new 53-foot tractor trailer has begun its tour across the U.S. to share the company's e-commerce findings and marketing strategies with stores.
By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 20, 2018