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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Albertsons testing Afresh’s new forecasting solution
The grocer is piloting the AI-powered tool across produce, meat, seafood, deli and foodservice for 17 distribution centers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Top grocery trade shows in 2025
From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening next year.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 2, 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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Giant Eagle invests $25M in lowering produce prices
The initiative will reduce the cost of more than 200 items by an average of 20%, the grocer said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • 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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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 Sam Silverstein • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Walmart’s major grocery moves so far in 2024
From in-store restaurant tie-ups to a new private label, the retailer has ramped up its efforts to stand out as a food destination.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Harris Teeter challenges restaurants with new ready-made meals line
The private label line, which features individual and family-sized entrees as well as sides, builds on grocery industry efforts to nab consumers’ dining dollars.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 18, 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 Peyton Bigora • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Food Lion completes renovations at 167 North Carolina and Virginia stores
The grocery chain’s refreshed locations feature more seasonal produce and meal solutions, energy-efficient equipment and e-commerce capabilities.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Walmart CEO: ‘Food continues to be strong’
The retailer’s U.S. comparable-store sales excluding fuel rose 4% in Q2, with grocery as well as health and wellness sales outpacing general merchandise.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Colorado kicks off produce incentive program for SNAP participants
The new state initiative will apply matching credits to consumers' EBT accounts for every dollar they spend on qualifying fruits and vegetables, with a cap of $20 per transaction.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Instacart expands reach of grocery stipend program
The grocery technology company and Partnership for a Healthier America recently brought their nutrition access program to three new cities, with more coming this fall.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Inside the Store: A look at the new and improved Family Fare
SpartanNash is beginning a revamp of the banner, debuting the first modernized store in Holland, Michigan, with plans to open one more by this fall.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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How Target made grocery a $24B business
The retailer shares how assortment, e-commerce and labor changes have helped it grow food and beverage sales by more than $8 billion since 2019.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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OpinionHow the food industry is remaining resilient and innovative
Grocers are leveraging private brands and expanding fresh foods departments to meet consumer demands for better quality and variety, writes FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin.
By Leslie G. Sarasin • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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7 burning questions facing the grocery industry
As consumers continue to battle inflation and the Kroger-Albertsons merger looms, several industry challenges are top of mind for food retailers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Wegmans readies first store in Connecticut
The grocery chain has started hiring for its upcoming location in Norwalk.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Boar’s Head expands meat products recall
The company is recalling an additional 71 meat and poultry goods after its initial recall due to the presence of listeria.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Kroger adds fresh produce brand to private label portfolio
The grocer’s Field & Vine line includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries from U.S. farmers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 31, 2024 -
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Can Stop & Shop win in the Northeast?
The chain’s ability to improve its fortunes will depend heavily on its ability to sharpen its image as a local grocer, experts said.
By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2024 -
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How grocers are handling the listeria outbreak in deli meats
Stop & Shop, Big Y and Giant Food are among the grocers that have announced precautionary measures, including temporarily closing deli counters.
By Peyton Bigora • July 30, 2024 -
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ColumnInside the Store: Jungle Jim’s serves up the Disney World of grocery stores
What started as a produce stand in a parking lot in the 1970s has become an international foods extravaganza with two stores in the Cincinnati area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Healthy Family ProjectHealthy Family Project serves up a fresh approach for back-to-school
Healthy Family Project is helping families get ready for a smooth transition back to school with tips and tricks, featuring registered dietitian-approved produce-packed meal ideas that make healthy eating easy and enjoyable for the whole family.
July 29, 2024
