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Misfits Market raises $225M as its valuation doubles to $2B
The e-grocer plans to use the additional funds to increase its assortment and expand nationwide.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2021 -
GrubMarket
GrubMarket brings in $120M in Series E funding
The produce distributor and technology company is exploring the development of automated picking systems and planning to expand into new service areas.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2021 -
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Meijer prepares to open fourth small-format supermarket
Rivertown Market, a 42,000-square-foot location in Detroit's East Jefferson Corridor set to open Oct. 6, will feature a "vast assortment" of fresh and prepared foods.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2021 -
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On Special: How Hy-Vee's meat department is becoming a meal destination
The Midwestern grocer has added more grill-ready sides and other accompaniments to its full-service and case-ready assortments in order to capture a larger portion of shoppers’ plates.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 25, 2021 -
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How digital olfaction could make inroads with grocers and consumers
From aiding with product creation to sniffing out spoiled food, technology that mimics the way humans smell has the potential for wide applicability.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 23, 2021 -
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Target posts 9% comp sales entirely driven by traffic
The retailer, which emphasized its theme of "growth on top of growth" even as the pace slows, saw "double-digit" growth in fresh category sales during the second quarter.
By Maria Monteros • Aug. 19, 2021 -
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5 grocers planning smaller formats
As a number of retailers look to shrink the sizes of new stores, several are making fresh foods a focal point.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 18, 2021 -
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Walmart points to grocery for added growth and market share
Company executives underscored fresh as an important part of the category's strong performance for Walmart and Sam's Club during an earnings call Tuesday morning.
By Ben Unglesbee , Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 17, 2021 -
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Publix cooks up its own line of plant-based tenders
Its Greenwise "chickenless" tenders will hit stores this week, on the heels of a plant-based burger that rolled out under the store brand in April.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2021 -
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Fear of shortages spurs consumers to hoard essentials as virus surges, research shows
Nearly 70% of respondents to a recent Inmar Intelligence survey say they may rebuild existing stockpiles of items like paper goods, hand sanitizer, pasta and soap.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 11, 2021 -
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As on-the-go eating returns, consumers still prefer a real meal
While the decline in energy and protein bar sales may be temporary, consumers want products that feel less like a meal replacement, according to a report from Murphy Research.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 09, 2021 -
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Sprouts looks past the pandemic as comps disappoint
The specialty retailer recorded lower-than-expected results in the second quarter but believes its efforts to connect with health-focused consumers will pay off down the line.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 06, 2021 -
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How to reach health-conscious shoppers online? Offer personalized tools, study says
Researchers at the University of Minnesota found steps like letting shoppers create customized health filters and providing meal planning resources resonated with those trying to lose weight.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2021 -
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Consumers are feeling the heat from summer inflation, report says
Fifty-five percent of consumers surveyed by data firm Numerator said they have changed their shopping behavior over the past month due to price increases.
By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2021 -
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Dollar General debuts private label skincare line
Launched within its Believe Beauty brand, the products sell for $5 or less and expand on the dollar store's pursuit of a higher-income shopper.
By Cara Salpini • July 19, 2021 -
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South Asian food marketplace Quicklly launches organic Indian grocery subscription box
The new offering lets shoppers pick a minimum of $30 of fresh and nonperishable items as a one-time, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly purchase.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 16, 2021 -
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Amazon expands products sold under sustainable labeling program
The retailer’s Climate Pledge Friendly initiative, which lists more than 75,000 items, has added four more third-party certifications to its lineup.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 13, 2021 -
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On Special: Bashas' bakery department
The family-owned chain, which specializes in store-made doughnuts, is seeing sales increase as in-store shopping returns and people seek out baked goods for celebrations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 12, 2021 -
Tops expands Flashfood program to additional stores
The New York grocery chain now offers the app-based food-waste-reduction service at 50 of its more than 150 locations.
By Sam Silverstein • July 09, 2021 -
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Gopuff is hiring over 100 employees to back ghost kitchens operation
Job listings, which include line cooks, kitchen leads and district managers across at least six states, indicate the company is preparing to deliver fresh-made foods.
By Julie Littman • July 09, 2021 -
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Dollar General is trying to get healthier
The discount operator just hired its first chief medical officer and said it’s increasing its lineup of health-focused products and services.
By Jeff Wells • July 08, 2021 -
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Fresh Thyme to open local-focused concept store
The specialty grocer's location in St. Louis will offer "hyperlocal" products and an assortment of Meijer brand items.
By Jeff Wells • July 07, 2021 -
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Inside Natural Grocers' hydroponic produce container
The grocer's first foray in the futuristic farming technology, GardenBox, grows 4,000 lettuce heads per month and sits just steps away from a Colorado store's produce department.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 07, 2021 -
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Kroger adds shuttle technology to distribution center
The grocer has partnered with Knapp, a logistics technology specialist, to double the capacity of its Great Lakes warehouse while adding robot pickers and palletizers to boost efficiency.
By Jeff Wells • July 02, 2021 -
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PCC rolls out meal bundles for under $10
The cooperatively owned grocer will offer a new Shared Values Meal each month that can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
By Jeff Wells • July 01, 2021
