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Gopuff launches its first private label line
The delivery company plans to launch multiple store brands, beginning with Basically, which includes snacks, cleaning products and household goods.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 18, 2022 -
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Hy-Vee extends nationwide push with ship-to-home sites
WholeLotta Good delivers more than 5,000 better-for-you products and builds on pet and grocery storefronts the grocer has recently launched.
By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2022 -
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Hy-Vee launches two ship-to-home services
The grocer is expanding its reach with a new online pet shop and home goods assortment, and has more digital marketplace offerings in the works.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 23, 2021 -
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As food prices rise, survey finds thresholds where consumers stop buying
Shoppers are willing to stomach higher jumps on lower-cost staples like milk and bread, but may also switch to less expensive brands, according to research from Ingredient Communications.
By Samantha Oller • Dec. 10, 2021 -
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Kroger has a new head of store brands
Juan De Paoli, who most recently served as senior vice president of private label for Ahold Delhaize, has taken over the $26 billion business for the grocer.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 1, 2021 -
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OpinionHow a grocer's size impacts consumer trust
Large retailers envy intimacy and small ones envy scale, but expectations for each are not the same, write Katie Thomas and Tanya Moryoussef of Kearney.
By Katie Thomas and Tanya Moryoussef • Nov. 29, 2021 -
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The Giant Company to test technology to boost brands in the alcohol aisle
Beginning in mid-December, shoppers will find an owl icon next to the prices for more than 150 brands in 15 stores and can scan a code with their phones to learn about the products.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 23, 2021 -
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4 ways grocers are livening up their center store aisles
Retailers are creating destinations in the core of their stores and adding new displays that break down traditional department barriers.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow retailers are modernizing the center store
The pandemic has injected new life into many packaged goods departments. Here's how grocers are trying to build on that momentum and make center store a more compelling place to shop.
Nov. 18, 2021 -
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Deep DiveGrocers chase the promise of e-commerce personalization
Customization tools like shoppable recipes and product recommendations are helping consumers cut through the clutter of center store. But retailers are only scratching the surface of what's possible.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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Save Mart expands private label offerings
The grocery company has added Crav'n-branded products, which include chips, snacks, cereals, frozen foods and desserts, to its Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow local products can unlock potential in center store
Grocers are turning to local to hit key corporate goals and liven up their packaged goods aisles. But experts say they must stay mindful about pricing, placement and providing support to small brands.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 11, 2021 -
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Inflation hits highest level in 30 years
The Consumer Price Index for October rose 6.2% on an annual basis, while food-at-home prices rose sharply once again.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 10, 2021 -
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Online shopping habits are set to challenge center store's recent growth
According to Grocery Dive's proprietary retailer and shopper surveys, consumers are more engaged than ever with center store, but the shift to online is creating new challenges.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Aldi cuts prices on Thanksgiving essentials as inflation roars
As it did last year, the discount grocery chain is offering a basket of traditional holiday foods, including a turkey, pumpkin pie and sweet potatoes, for under $30.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 9, 2021 -
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Hy-Vee unveils gluten-free private label line
The grocer's new Good Graces brand has more than 30 products spanning center store, including frozen pizza, cheddar puffs, granola, pastas and soups, with 60 more items in development.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 4, 2021 -
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Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond launch omnichannel collaboration
Beginning early next year, the grocer will offer a selection of the "most sought-after" products from the home merchandise retailer and its Buybuy Baby chain on Kroger.com and at select Kroger locations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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On Special: How Gelson's is pairing alcohol with experiences
The grocery chain offered star-studded virtual tastings during the pandemic, and now it's adding more in-store wine bars as well as private label selections.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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By the numbers: Plant-based food sales and prices
The trendy segment is selling fast and growing at a quicker rate than traditional products. Data from SPINS details these increases and shows how close some categories are to reaching price parity.
By Megan Poinski • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Deep Dive6 ways to boost plant-based products in grocery stores
From category managers to dedicated shelf space, grocers have several areas to explore to make merchandising easier for alternatives to animal-based items.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Megan Poinski • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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Albertsons offers exclusive alcohol courses for associates
The grocer is sponsoring certification from the Napa Valley Wine Academy to continue education for its beverage stewards and boost consumer trust in their recommendations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 15, 2021 -
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Sam's Club uncorks home wine delivery
The new service, which includes six- and 12-pack shipments, is part of the club retailer's holiday push aimed at consumers who plan to shop earlier and gather in larger groups.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2021 -
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Consumers favor frozen foods as shelf life, price concerns grow, survey finds
More than eight in 10 consumers in a recent Deloitte survey said the prices of fresh food have grown more than is justified.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 4, 2021 -
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John Mackey and Whole Foods: A timeline
Following the influential CEO's retirement announcement this week, here's a look back at some of the biggest milestones for the chief executive and the company he founded.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Oct. 1, 2021 -
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Private label losing ground to name brands, IRI says
Supply chain challenges and consumers flush with cash have benefited national offerings, but inflation and the end of government aid programs could soon help store brands.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 30, 2021
