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How Giant drew inspiration from near and far for its new urban flagship
"I don't want the store to just be a Giant store," said Paul Madarieta, the chain's director of urban retail. "It has to be very Philadelphia because that's what's going to resonate to the customer."
By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2021 -
Report: Beef led soaring meat sales in 2020
However, the FMI report noted that the percentage of consumers who identify as "meat eaters" declined from 85% in 2019 to 71% in 2021, highlighting potential challenges ahead.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 25, 2021 -
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Albertsons expands vertically farmed produce assortment
The grocer has added leafy greens and basil from Bowery Farming to 275 Safeway and Acme stores on the East Coast.
By Jeff Wells • March 23, 2021 -
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Bashas' forges partnership to expand selection of locally sourced foods
The Arizona grocery chain plans to eventually roll out Forager's online procurement system across its fleet of more than 100 stores.
By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ARECOAchieving optimal freshness in the produce, meat and seafood displays
ARECO's new technology increases profitability by reducing food waste and energy consumption.
March 22, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Amy's Kitchen1 year and counting: Some COVID-triggered trends show real staying power
The key theme animating consumers' grocery purchases in the last year is a renewed focus on health and wellness.
March 22, 2021 -
Dollar General boosts produce availability as it targets rapid expansion
The retailer plans to add 1,050 stores to its fleet of 17,000 locations in 2021.
By Sam Silverstein • March 19, 2021 -
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Schnucks opening new store format focused on fresh
The first Schnucks Fresh location will debut this summer in Jasper, Indiana.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 12, 2021 -
Kroger is growing its partnership with 80 Acres Farms in a deal that will bring fresh produce from the indoor farm operator to 316 Kroger supermarkets. The image was retrieved from footage provided by Kroger on March 10, 2021.
Kroger expands partnership with indoor grower 80 Acres Farms
The new deal will bring produce from the vertical farming specialist to 316 Kroger stores in three Midwestern states.
By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2021 -
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Walmart explores ghost kitchens
The retailer’s Canadian division is testing the virtual food court concept at several locations.
By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2021 -
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Sprouts details 20 upcoming locations as it pivots to smaller stores
The specialty grocer plans to open stores across seven states and debut a new format centered on efficiency and a "treasure hunt shopping experience."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 8, 2021 -
Good Food Holdings plans to grow as two banners turn to localization
The grocer is planning to open six new stores under its New Seasons Market, Metropolitan Market and Bristol Farms banners.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2021 -
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HelloFresh wraps up record year with US customers up 46%
The meal kit company's U.S. sales increased 99% in Q4 as the number of active U.S. customers rose to 2.6 million.
By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2021 -
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Kroger partner Infarm develops new modular growing facilities
The farming and distribution facilities combine many of the small, tech-enabled units the company is known for into a flexible operation tailored to urban markets.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2021 -
Sprouts sees digital sales soar almost 300% in Q4 as it drives traffic in-house
The natural foods chain saw 15% of its online traffic come through its new in-house platform.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 26, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteAlaska Seafood: a basket-building, last-minute dinner solution
With new and experienced cooks excited to explore seafood options, grocers can seize this opportunity and introduce new ways consumers can enjoy Alaska seafood, by cooking it directly from its frozen state.
Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Amy's KitchenIn it for the long haul: Consumers continue prioritizing sustainability—and patronizing retailers who do the same
Retailers should tout their sustainability efforts via shelf tags signaling local produce or plant-based items in the center store.
Feb. 22, 2021 -
Meijer rollout of food waste app back on track after pandemic stalls plans
The Flashfood program, which offers nearly expired products to customers at a steep discount, will be available chainwide by the end of the year.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 19, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Shelf EngineThe business case for sustainability: How to decrease food waste and increase profitability
Grocers can use AI technologies and guaranteed sale partnerships to drastically improve their bottom line.
Feb. 16, 2021 -
Cub Foods reopens Minneapolis store damaged last summer
Following the protests after George Floyd's death, the Lake Street store closed, but is now renovated with an expanded selection of fresh produce, prepared meals and international foods, as well as an in-house tortilla-making station.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated Feb. 12, 2021 -
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Goodbye, salad bars? Grocers consider scaling back self-service stations for good
As they focus on packaged meal sales in the short term, retailers are also thinking about half-sized salad bars and new concepts like fresh protein stations.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 11, 2021 -
Costco faces backlash over poultry farm conditions
An animal rights group that secretly filmed inside a Nebraska chicken plant the retailer owns is alleging poor conditions and calling for improvements.
By Rosie Bradbury • Updated Feb. 11, 2021 -
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DoorDash acquires robotic salad maker Chowbotics
The startup's signature kiosk, which several grocers have installed in stores, is set to become a tool for restaurants to reach new markets and customers.
By Julie Littman , Thai Phi Le , Jeff Wells • Feb. 9, 2021 -
Raley's to sponsor new food innovation lab
The Raley's Food Lab in Woodland, California, will allow for product development, taste-testing of ingredients and recipes, sampling, and small-volume sales.
By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 8, 2021 -
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Industry groups push for new tech solutions for nutrition incentive programs
The National Grocers Association and Food Industry Association are asking retailers and developers to work together to streamline point-of-sale technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 4, 2021
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