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How Dom’s new CEO is building a ‘food experience’ in Chicago
As it deepens its presence in the city's evolving grocery landscape, the young retailer is looking to stand out with its quality meal offerings, curated assortment and neighborhood hub atmosphere.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 19, 2023 -
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Aldi unveils Thanksgiving price reductions of up to 50%
The German discounter’s savings on holiday staples will run from Nov. 1 to the end of 2023.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 17, 2023 -
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TrendlineFresh food innovation
From new delivery services to technology designed to battle food waste, fresh foods and the ways grocers sell them are rapidly evolving.
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Sprouts opens Southern California distribution center
The new 337,000-square-foot facility located in Fullerton focuses on the efficiency and freshness of produce deliveries as well as environmental efforts.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 11, 2023 -
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Instacart links with Kaiser Permanente on nutritious foods health study
Participants will receive Instacart grocery stipends to shop for food on a virtual storefront using medically tailored nutrition advice.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 9, 2023 -
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Schnucks prepares to debut another small-format grocery store
The newly constructed, 23,000-square-foot location in Oak Grove Village, Missouri, will feature technology including electronic shelf labels and a robotic shelf-scanning system, a spokesman said.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 5, 2023 -
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Instacart debuts initiatives to improve food accessibility for patients, seniors
The online grocery company’s new programs aim to bolster healthy food access to shoppers in need, including post-operative and post-partum individuals.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 5, 2023 -
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More than half of shoppers plan to buy more private brands in the future, report finds
Ninety percent of participants in a recent survey said they would be somewhat or very likely to continue buying store brands if inflation or grocery prices come down, according to FMI – The Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 4, 2023 -
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On Special: The power of supermarket sushi
The seafood specialty offering has grown into a store staple. Now, grocers are crafting new dishes and in-store destinations to rival sushi restaurants.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2023 -
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More than two-thirds of shoppers will pay a premium for fresh food: Deloitte
The firm also said a majority of grocery executives it polled indicated that the fresh department is the most strategically important area for their sales growth plan during the next 12-36 months.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 3, 2023 -
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How grocers can tap shopper psychology to spruce up store designs
Architect Kevin Kelley says smaller selling floors and curated selections are the next design evolution for regional and small chains trying to stand out against large competitors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 2, 2023 -
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Walmart’s chief sustainability officer talks ESG priorities, challenges
In an increasingly politicized environment, the retailer is relying on a three-part litmus test to assess climate, labor and social issues, Kathleen McLaughlin said at a Goldman Sachs event.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 29, 2023 -
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Hannaford pledges support to local organic dairy farms in new partnership
The grocer has committed to promoting four New York- and New England-supplied dairy farms as part of a tie-up with the Northeast Organic Family Farm Partnership.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 21, 2023 -
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Kroger makes local sourcing pledge tied to Albertsons merger
The grocery giant said it will increase the number of local products in its stores by 10% once the proposed mega-merger closes.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 20, 2023 -
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How Food Lion’s walk-in produce coolers help differentiate the chain
While the company has touted the ability to keep produce fresher for longer, experts say the real value is in the unique shopping experience the coolers offer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 5, 2023 -
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Target adding private label grocery items as part of its fall assortment
More than 20 seasonal items will be available for purchase in early September, marking the retailer’s latest store brand product expansion as its food and beverage category sales continue to rise.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 30, 2023 -
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Q&AHow AI, digital innovation can help grocers reduce food waste
John Clear of Alvarez & Marsal talks about how new technologies factor into supply chain transparency, worker training and better data management to help food retailers reduce spoilage.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 28, 2023 -
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Albertsons adds nutrition guidance tool to digital health system
The addition to the grocer’s Sincerely Health platform allows users to see how their purchases align with guidance from the USDA’s MyPlate program.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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Kroger expands partnership with 80 Acres Farms
The vertical farming company’s produce is now available in nearly 1,000 of the grocer’s locations across the Midwest and Southeast.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 16, 2023 -
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How grocers have gotten creative with their sustainability efforts so far in 2023
Food retailers have deployed a variety of tactics this year, from rolling out upcycled private label products to introducing new recycling initiatives, as they look to become more eco-friendly.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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Grocery inflation loses more steam
Food-at-home prices rose at a 3.6% annual rate in July, continuing a downward trend that began last September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics said Wednesday.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2023 -
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SpartanNash CEO Tony Sarsam named to Mission Produce’s board
Sarsam is joining the avocado producer and distributor as a director as it looks to end a string of losses.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 7, 2023 -
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Whole Foods outlines progress on food waste, packaging and green energy
In 2022, the grocer circulated packaging guidelines to suppliers and kept more than 70% of waste out of landfills.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 7, 2023 -
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Publix closes its in-store Aprons Cooking School
The Florida-based grocer also will end its full-service catering, which includes delivery and set-up.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 4, 2023 -
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Amazon’s grocery revamp has begun
Refreshing the Amazon Fresh store format and expanding online access underscore the company’s commitment to succeeding in the industry, despite its recent stumbles.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2023 -
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More consumers are shopping multiple grocers to find the lowest prices, report finds
Dunnhumby’s new findings show 18- to 44-year-olds are at the epicenter of a food and financial insecurity crisis that is impacting grocery shopping behaviors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2023
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