Prepared foods
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Blue Apron lays off 4% of workers as more users abandon service
The meal kit maker posted disappointing figures across all key metrics, including a decline in orders per customer and average revenue per customer.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 14, 2018
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SponsoredA growing segment of grocery shoppers is looking hard at the package, not just the product
Perceptions of packaging are changing, and the impact on grocery retailers will be significant.
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Deep DiveWhat's the secret sauce behind Mariano's store experience?
At Groceryshop last week, the Chicagoland chain along with a few others offered tips on how to turn locations into destinations.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 05, 2018
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Grocers look to e-commerce for a holiday sales boost
Sprouts Farmers Market, for one, will offer a separate portal featuring complete holiday meals and catering trays, as well as recipe inspiration, starting Nov. 7.
By Jennifer Sweeney
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ColumnComic Dive: Night of the Living Brand
It's scary for brands as consumer preferences and technology evolve. Some may make it out alive but others will live on only in memory.
By John Hazard and Lisa Burdige
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Raley's dives into the ready-made meal kit market
The California-based grocer is the latest chain to offer its own version of the prepared food option, joining Publix, New Seasons Market and Kroger.
By Jennifer Sweeney
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Blue Apron to sell meal kits on Walmart's Jet.com
The struggling provider will offer four choices to customers in New York City and neighboring northern New Jersey starting at $16.99 beginning today.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2018
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Wegmans tests a prepared foods ordering app
The grocer’s Pittsford, New York, flagship store is offering pizza, subs, sushi and more for pickup or delivery through its new 2GO service.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 22, 2018
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Deep DiveGreen Zebra Grocery wants to conquer the West Coast
Can the grocery-convenience hybrid that its CEO calls 'a cross between Whole Foods and 7-Eleven' expand beyond its Portland enclave?
By Louise Kramer
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Kroger rolls out Home Chef meal kits to stores
Five months after announcing the tie-up, Kroger is kicking off its nationwide in-store expansion with rotating selections in 225 Midwestern locations.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 11, 2018
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The Fresh Market returns to its roots
The grocer opened its first — and only — new store for 2018 last week in North Carolina as the chain refocuses on specialty products.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 08, 2018
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FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers
The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 08, 2018
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Deep DiveCan Stop & Shop 'test and learn' its way to a turnaround?
In an interview with Grocery Dive, president Mark McGowan said the company's new-look Connecticut stores will be a laboratory for the chain's future growth — but it's hardly the only store trying to elevate the shopping experience.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 08, 2018
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Ahold Delhaize reveals new fresh-focused banner concepts
The company has remodeled 21 Stop & Shops in Connecticut and opened a Giant urban concept location in Philadelphia — both centered on an elevated in-store experience.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 04, 2018
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Popular Korean grocer PK Market is coming to the US
The store, which offers a mixture of unique groceries, casual dining options and prepared foods to go, will open in downtown Los Angeles next year.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 04, 2018
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OpinionWhy grocers should focus on customer service in their aisles
Retailers often leave it up to cashiers to assist shoppers, but by the time someone gets to the checkout stand it's often too late, writes John Larson, senior partner at John Larson & Company.
By John Larson
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What's for dinner? Kroger expands its pre-made meal offerings
The grocer brought its Easy For You! customizable meal program to 350 stores, and offers self-serve stations that require a few minutes of cooking at home.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 01, 2018
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HelloFresh introduces recyclable packaging to ease environmental concerns
Recyclable box liners will now be used in HelloFresh and Green Chef meal kits, but top competitors have already been offering sustainable boxes.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 28, 2018
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As e-commerce evolves, prepared foods are struggling to adapt
Supermarkets have been slow to bring their prepared dishes online, instead focusing on partially prepared and pre-made offerings.
By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 14, 2018
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How Big Food can serve the 85% of consumers who don't know what's for dinner tonight
Acosta found millennials spend 40% of their eating budgets on items prepared outside the home, which could be bad news for companies that don't adapt.
By Patti Zarling • Aug. 22, 2018
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Amazon gets in the pre-holiday spirit with private label grocery promotions
At a New York city pop-up last week, visitors walked through a mock kitchen filled with house brands such as Wickedly Prime snacks and holiday dinners that could be featured on Whole Foods' catering menu.
By Patti Zarling • Aug. 20, 2018
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How will Gen Z's educated consumers impact food and grocery?
Although not major disruptors like millennials, this generation will demand even more from brands and retailers — so companies should prepare now.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 17, 2018
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Despite challenges, breakfast has pathways for growth
To drive strong sales across demographics in the morning foods category, Packaged Facts said manufacturers should highlight product nutrition and convenience.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 14, 2018
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The 'new American dinner' focuses on meal simplification
The competition is on between grocery stores and restaurants to meet consumers' evolving needs, focusing on spontaneity and convenience.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 14, 2018
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Retailers are turning to innovative designs and unconventional store layouts
From digital displays to in-store eateries and artwork, grocers are pumping up the experience factor as they fight for customers.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 14, 2018