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Gelson's offers Hatch chiles to go
In lieu of its annual chile-roasting festival, the grocer is letting shoppers pick up weekly orders at its stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 07, 2020 -
Dollar General continues 'Fresh' distribution push
The discount retailer continues its expansion of fresh and frozen goods with three announced facilities that will collectively deliver to around 4,500 stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 06, 2020 -
Courtesy of FreshDirect
FreshDirect goes for speed
The company that made its name in planned delivery wants to expand same-day service throughout its coverage area. But is it too late to the game?
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Courtesy of Wawa
Wawa to open first freestanding drive-thru
As it prepares for a post-COVID-19 world, the convenience operator will sell fresh meals and beverages from the new Pennsylvania location, which will open in December.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Plant-based meats are taking over retail
Shoppers at Publix, Walmart and Trader Joe's can now buy Impossible Burgers, while Beyond Meat is now selling at Sam's Club and BJ's.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 04, 2020 -
Permission granted by Publix
Publix grows hydroponic produce at Greenwise store
The grocer has partnered with local firm Brick Street Farms to grow, pack and harvest lettuce right outside its Lakeland, Florida, location.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 03, 2020 -
Impossible Foods
Walmart, Trader Joe's now carry Impossible Foods' meatless burgers
The plant-based company's main seller is now in more than 8,000 retail stores, a 50X increase over the past six months as shoppers clamor for meat alternatives.
By Krishna Thakker • July 31, 2020 -
Trader Joe's doesn't see its brands as racist
The grocer says reports that it had decided to drop labels like Trader José and Arabian Joe in response to a petition were not accurate.
By Sam Silverstein • July 31, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Wegmans opens its 2nd North Carolina store
The much-anticipated 103,000-square-foot location includes in-store dining options, imported meats, cheeses and wines, as well as locally sourced seafood and produce.
By Krishna Thakker • July 30, 2020 -
Megan Poinski
Sprouts sharpens its pitch to high-value shoppers
The natural foods retailer says it's seeing more of the health-conscious shoppers that it's targeting as part of a new long-term growth plan.
By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2020 -
Courtesy of Chowbotics
ShopRite pilots salad-making robot Sally
The technology will first launch at a store in Carteret, New Jersey, and the retailer hopes to bring it to other locations.
By Krishna Thakker • July 27, 2020 -
Target to close for Thanksgiving, double down on same-day services
The retail giant will also start its holiday deals in October to reduce crowds and said the changes were made in anticipation of a "very different" holiday season.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 27, 2020 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
ColumnPardon the Disruption: Can retailers socially distance from their customers and still engage them?
COVID-19 is forcing retailers like Wegmans and Heinen's to reexamine their store experiences.
By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores
As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.
By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020 -
Courtesy of Heinen's
Deep DiveHeinen's rolls out Sally the salad-making robot
Could a machine that dispenses fresh, custom-made bowls be a lifeline for retailers trying to boost their prepared food sales?
By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2020 -
Courtesy of Plant Based Foods Association
Plant-based products sell 23% better in the meat section, study finds
The research, done by Kroger and the Plant Based Foods Association, found consumers spent more and got a greater variety of items when the products were not in a separate section.
By Megan Poinski • July 10, 2020 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
Product availability tops shoppers' worries as they look ahead, research shows
People are less concerned about the cost of food after the pandemic, and only a fraction are worried about access to online grocery services.
By Sam Silverstein • July 10, 2020 -
Permission granted by Unilever
Healthy food is on the menu as coronavirus improves eating habits
The pandemic has accelerated demand for plant-based meat and immunity-boosting products from companies such as Impossible Foods and Unilever.
By Christopher Doering • July 02, 2020 -
Retrieved from Chipotle on July 15, 2020
Chipotle launches virtual farmers market for suppliers
The fast casual chain has partnered with Shopify to help farmers in its supply chain sell meat, dairy and grain products directly to consumers online.
By Emma Liem Beckett • July 01, 2020 -
Schnucks doubles down on sourcing local produce
The company has partnered with startup Foodshed.io — part of its effort to buy more than $5 million worth of produce and other goods from farmers in communities it serves in 2020.
By Krishna Thakker • June 26, 2020 -
Target extends grocery pickup to more than 1,000 stores
The updates put the company well over halfway toward its goal of 1,500 stores by the holidays.
By Jeff Wells • UPDATED: July 21, 2020 at 1:29 p.m. -
Deep Dive
Grocers ponder the future of their self-service stations
More than three months after shutting down, salad bars and hot bars are burning a hole in retailers' bottom lines. Getting them up and running safely and profitably is a major challenge, according to retailers, consultants and other sources.
By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • June 25, 2020 -
Davide Savenije
FreshDirect adds 'Express' delivery service in NYC
The two-hour grocery delivery service will roll out in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens, and will also add grocery pickup in high-demand areas of the Northeast.
By Jessica Dumont • June 25, 2020 -
Retailers want to bring back sampling, but with modifications
Grocers expect it will be a while before in-store demos resume, but in the meantime they're exploring in-between options like pre-packaged and online sampling.
By Krishna Thakker • June 23, 2020 -
Most shoppers plan to keep loading their pantries, survey finds
A PwC survey found that customers are still worried about their safety and until COVID-19 is fully resolved, they plan to continue stocking up and avoiding restaurants.
By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2020
