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    What’s in store for grocers by 2027?

    Increased adoption of tools like smart carts and digital coupon apps plus heightened interest in certain nutritional benefits are among the developments forecast in a new 84.51° report.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Target cuts prices on 2K items for the holiday season

    It’s the second time in less than six months that the retailer has lowered prices. By the end of the year, the company said it will have reduced prices on 10,000 items.

    By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Inside the Store: Sam’s Club unveils its store of the future

    Shoppers must use Scan & Go at the newly opened Dallas-area location, which boasts a large sushi island, pizza-making robot and more e-commerce fulfillment tools.

    By , Oct. 21, 2024
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    Amazon pilots small-format grocery concept

    The test store in Chicago is meant for quick fill-in grocery runs and aims to reduce the number of retailers shoppers have to visit to complete shopping trips.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    Walmart modifies holiday meal deal

    The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    Save A Lot debuts Hispanic grocery store concept

    The discounter plans to run the location as a test-and-learn facility in hopes of launching more Hispanic grocery specific locations in partnership with Leevers Supermarkets.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues

    Several large beverage companies, seeing losses in their wine operations, have turned to premium offerings to cater to a more niche audience willing to pay more.

    By Chris Casey • Oct. 16, 2024
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    Fareway launches premium grocery brand Truly Yours

    The Midwestern grocer is the latest industry player to focus on indulgence with its new private label line.

    By Oct. 15, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Club stores are doing more to stand out

    Sam’s Club is opening a checkout-free store near Dallas while Costco is lowering prices on key items under its Kirkland Signature brand.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    ‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health

    The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.

    By Oct. 7, 2024
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    Ahold Delhaize introduces new in-store audio retail media solution

    The grocery company’s East Coast banners will give CPG partners the ability to create in-store audio ads and strategies through a partnership with Vibenomics.

    By Oct. 4, 2024
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    Why Whole Foods’ Daily Shops won’t feature Just Walk Out tech

    Display movement is “very restricted” when the tech is in use, a Whole Foods executive said during a store tour of the new format.

    By Updated Oct. 7, 2024
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    Grocers tap into alcohol sales with stand-alone liquor stores

    Stand-alone stores allow retailers to get around state liquor sale restrictions and can provide them with a new opportunity for growth, experts say.

    By Danielle McLean • Oct. 3, 2024
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    Costco CFO targets lower prices amid ‘effectively flat’ inflation

    Costco lowered prices on a number of its grocery store brand items as high food prices have become a hot-button issue in the presidential election.

    By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 30, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: How one grocer is taking low-price positioning to new heights

    German discount chain Penny is highlighting its value-focused image by temporarily emblazoning the cost of five common products across their packaging.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 27, 2024
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    California closes reusable plastic carryout bag loophole

    Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1053, a law that will eliminate plastic bags as an option at store checkouts. Retailers will still be allowed to sell certain recycled paper bags.

    By Maria Rachal • Sept. 25, 2024
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    Grocers with on-site clinics see boost in shopper visits: report

    Kroger’s on-site Little Clinics and H-E-B Wellness are also drawing in more affluent customers and households with children, Placer.ai found.

    By Sept. 25, 2024
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    Albertsons debuts new private label wine line

    Bee Lightly, the grocer’s newest addition to its Own Brands portfolio, is packaged in a flat bottle made from 100% recycled material.

    By Sept. 24, 2024
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    Walmart steps up its ‘inflation free’ holiday meal promotion

    The retailer is offering a discounted selection of Thanksgiving foods starting earlier in the season than it did in 2023 — and says it will charge less for the bundle.

    By Sept. 20, 2024
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    Ahold Delhaize teams with General Mills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    The grocery giant and the consumer food company are co-investing in farms adopting regenerative agriculture practices in key ingredient growing regions.

    By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Inside the Store: Whole Foods’ Daily Shop makes the most of a tight space

    Opening its doors to New York City’s Upper East Side on Wednesday, the new small-format market caters to convenience.

    By Sept. 17, 2024
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    Hannaford launches fraud awareness program

    The grocery chain is providing informational brochures and tapping its pharmacists to teach older customers about scams.

    By Sept. 9, 2024
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    Albertsons launches private label centered on treats, gifts and décor

    Overjoyed, the grocer’s first major store brand launch in several years, aims to “celebrate the joys of every day” with indulgent items, the company said.

    By Sept. 4, 2024
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    Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?

    While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
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    Opinion

    ‘Shrinkflation’ is far less common than consumers realize

    Across consumer goods and services, only a small number of items measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics experience downsizing each year, writes Dr. Ernest Baskin of Saint Joseph's University.

    By Ernest Baskin, Ph.D. • Aug. 27, 2024