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Kroger expands Express store pilot with Walgreens
The grocer will put mini stores inside 35 Walgreens in Knoxville, Tennessee while the drug retailer’s health and beauty brands will hit select Kroger locations in the same market.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Target launches Good & Gather grocery brand
The retailer's largest store brand unveiling to date will be available in stores and online next month and will replace its existing Simply Balanced and Archer Farms lines.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Why is Whole Foods throwing a party?
The grocer has tapped Austin-based startup Packed Party to supply its stores with a line of colorful, high-end decorations, cups, drinkware and other supplies.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Thirstie CEO sees major growth ahead for alcohol delivery
The alcohol e-commerce and logistics company is seeing a surge in demand and plans to have 500 retail partners by the end of the year.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 7, 2019 -
With tariffs looming, shoppers say they'll adjust spending
A survey from Shopkick finds that 60% of consumers plan to change their shopping habits if tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect on September 1.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 6, 2019 -
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Inside the store: QFC's new Seattle flagship
The Kroger banner's first new store in nearly a decade features dining, a local assortment and extras like a mini mushroom farm.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Impossible Burgers are coming to grocery shelves in September
The plant-based burger maker announced a large co-packing agreement with OSI Group to help it increase production as it joins competitor Beyond Meat in stores.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Albertsons names Starbucks veteran as strategic sourcing VP
Jonathan Gardner, who spent nine years with the beverage giant, will help lead the expansion of Albertsons' goods not for resale division.
By Lauren Manning • July 31, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Beyond bottles: How today's drink packages quench consumers' thirst
Resealable cans, portability, sustainability and reinvented user experiences are helping beverage companies drive retail sales.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2019 -
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Pardon the Disruption: Standing out in the 'sea of sameness'
Amid relentless competition and an increasingly digital business, grocers have to adjust the ways they market themselves to customers.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2019 -
Grocery beauty and personal care aisles are stocked with opportunity
For companies that want to cash in, however, standing out against online retailers and specialists like Ulta Beauty poses a considerable challenge.
By Krishna Thakker • July 25, 2019 -
Food brands embrace stand-up pouches to stand out on shelves
Companies are also implementing flexible flip-top packaging because it's more durable, sustainable and cheaper to produce than glass bottles.
By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya • July 12, 2019 -
Bristol Farms sells plant-based items in the meat case
The California grocer is reportedly the first retailer to place unpackaged meatless products alongside its animal-based selections.
By Cathy Siegner • July 10, 2019 -
Indian e-grocer Subziwalla wants to reach shoppers nationwide
The Atlanta company has tapped into one of the fastest-growing, most affluent ethnic groups in the country.
By Jeff Wells • July 8, 2019 -
Americans to spend $6.7 billion on Fourth of July food
Most Americans plan to celebrate Independence Day with cookouts, barbecues and picnics, but alternative food and drink options are reshaping the classic menu.
By Jennifer Sweeney • July 1, 2019 -
Kroger to bring Treasure Emporiyum to 200 Marketplace stores
The private label merchandising displays began testing close to the company’s headquarters last year.
By Jeff Wells • June 28, 2019 -
Walmart quashes local grocery competition, report says
The retail giant claims 50% or more of grocery sales in more than 200 towns and cities across the U.S., according to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
By Jessica Dumont • Updated June 28, 2019 -
Supreme Court ruling could boost retail alcohol sales
The court struck down a Tennessee law that required retailers to reside in the state for at least two years before selling alcohol, opening expansion prospects in states with similar residency laws.
By Krishna Thakker • June 27, 2019 -
Sit, Stay, Shop: How grocers can capitalize on the $75B pet products market
As online competition grows, offering services like self-wash stations, boarding and even vet clinics could help retailers stay ahead in a frisky market.
By Lauren Manning • June 27, 2019 -
Love's introduces private label candy
The convenience store's new line will feature a variety of candies at its 480 national locations.
By Jennifer Sweeney • June 17, 2019 -
Kroger to sell CBD products nationwide
The company is among the first major grocery chains to stock the hemp-derived products as consumer curiosity grows.
By Lauren Manning • June 12, 2019 -
Millennials outspent others on food in Q1, report says
Low unemployment is giving the group confidence to spend more on food and beverages compared to seniors, but shoppers across demographics are still trying to save money.
By Lauren Manning • June 7, 2019 -
Specialty food sales growth outpaces all retail food 3 to 1
Manufacturers and retailers are increasingly interested in the sector as consumers look for more frozen, snack and plant-based options, according to a new report.
By Lillianna Byington • June 4, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Glass: Packaging that's clearly worth a second look
With demand high for packaging that is safe, sustainable, premium and transparent, manufacturers are increasingly going back to an old stalwart.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 30, 2019 -
FDA backs 'Best if used by' voluntary date labeling for food products
The agency's position reflects that of industry groups, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association and the Food Marketing Institute, which have advocated for simplifying labels.
By Cathy Siegner • May 24, 2019
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