Grocerants
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Amazon Go will soon offer hot food and fountain soda
A San Francisco location recently closed for renovations and informed customers it's adding more meal and beverage options, including espresso.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 28, 2020 -
On special: Albertsons' in-store bar
Talon Tap & Spirits serves up signature cocktails, made-to-order food and weekly events at the retailer's Meridian, Idaho flagship.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Demand for prepared foods jumped 11%, report says
Two-thirds of consumers purchase prepared foods at least three times per month compared to only 55% in 2017, according to Technomic.
By Lauren Stine • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Mariano's focuses on store updates in lieu of expansion
Kroger has spent $150 million remodeling stores since acquiring the brand four years ago, and plans to spend $20 million this year to touch up around 15 more.
By Lauren Stine • Jan. 07, 2020 -
Deep Dive6 grocery trends to watch in 2020
Simplifying apps, evolving in-store dining and expanding micro-fulfillment will be on the menu for retailers in the year ahead, experts say.
By Jeff Wells , Jessica Dumont , Krishna Thakker • Jan. 06, 2020 -
Wegmans closes Blue Dalia restaurant
The restaurant in Natick, Massachusetts was shuttered in response to competition from the brand's in-store food offerings like the Burger Bar, pizza and sushi, the company said.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Independent Grocer of the Year: Harvest Market
From in-house butter churning to grilled cheese competitions, the Illinois grocer offers a one-of-a-kind store experience for customers.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Brookshire tests in-store Pizza Hut kiosks
The Texas grocer will pilot the concept at two stores and could expand it to other locations in its home state as well as Arkansas and Louisiana.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 03, 2019 -
Deep DiveFrom food halls to ghost kitchens, collaboration is on the menu for grocers and restaurants
While both can siphon dollars from the other, the right partnerships could boost operational efficiencies, drive brand awareness and elevate food offerings.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2019 -
Mariano's to open new barbecue concept to replace Pork & Mindy's
Following the Chicago-based restaurant's bankruptcy filing, the grocer says it will open a new brand called Mariano's Smokehouse.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 20, 2019 -
Deep DiveDelivery from aisle 5: How grocers are threatening restaurants' off-premise business
Grocery and convenience stores are delivering meals via third-party platforms, but may not have the right expertise and menus in place to compete with restaurants — yet.
By Julie Littman • Nov. 19, 2019 -
Deep DiveWegmans' Brooklyn store is the brand's biggest test yet
The cold and the rain didn't dampen enthusiasm on opening day, but keeping the excitement high in a fiercely competitive market will be a challenge for the iconic grocer.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2019 -
SponsoredMaking an impact on food waste: How RFID helps grocers sell more and throw away less
The current rate of global food waste is unsustainable. RFID-enabled supply chains will allow producers to optimize food supply and reduce the impact of food waste on the environment.
By Julie Vargas, Global Director of RFID market development for food, Avery Dennison • Oct. 08, 2019 -
Inside the store: Save Mart's flagship in central California
The prototype will feature a new in-store restaurant, farmstand-style produce department, house-smoked meats and a team of specialists in store departments.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 03, 2019 -
Deep DiveSmall wonders: How grocers are trying to get scaled-down stores just right
Retailers are forging ahead with bold new formats that can go where their legacy stores can't. Can they roll out quickly enough to make an impact?
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 10, 2019 -
SponsoredWhere grocery retail is headed: The year in trends
In grocery, change is the new normal. Track today’s trends and how grocers are staying competitive.
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Hy-Vee swaps Market Grille for coffee shop in Iowa
The partnership with Smokey Row Coffee Co. is the grocer's latest push into the restaurant and foodservice space.
By Lauren Stine • July 26, 2019 -
Tops Markets to test neighborhood coffee 'Spot'
The regional grocer will open two franchise Spot Express cafes to bring local coffee and a neighborhood feel to stores in upstate New York.
By Jessica Dumont • July 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveBowled over: Grocers embrace latest foodservice trend
More Americans are enjoying the convenience and flavor of bowl-style meals, and food retailers have taken note.
By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2019 -
4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations
E-commerce sales may be growing, but the store is still the core asset for many retailers. Here's how a few are making their locations into more than just a weekly shop.
By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2019 -
Amazon Restaurants is dead, but the e-tailer is still hungry for food delivery
The company's larger focus on grocery delivery may have contributed to its exit from the crowded space, analysts say.
By Julie Littman • June 14, 2019 -
Eataly to enter Texas with new Dallas location
The beloved Italian marketplace will open a three-story site inside the popular NorthPark Center shopping mall in 2020.
By Jennifer Sweeney • May 09, 2019 -
Wegmans dashes into meal delivery
After piloting Wegmans Meals 2GO in New York, the grocer has teamed up with DoorDash to bring delivery of its popular prepared meals to 40 stores by year's end.
By Jessica Dumont • April 30, 2019 -
Whole Foods adds new in-store eateries in Florida and California
American rotisserie Bird in the Hand and Nekter Juice Bar are part of the Friends of Whole Foods program, aimed at offering unique dining experiences.
By Jennifer Sweeney • April 25, 2019 -
'Welcome to Walmart. May I take your order?'
With popular local and fast-casual chains siphoning off mealtime dollars, some retailers have decided to bring them in-house.
By Lauren Stine • April 22, 2019
