Foodservice
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Courtesy of Consumerhaus
How a Gen Z founded digital marketplace is trying to reach coveted young shoppers
Set to launch early next year, Consumerhaus has a few strategies in place aimed at forging deep connections between shoppers and the grocery-focused assortment it sells.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Target
Target expands Starbucks curbside pickup service
In addition to the partnership, the retailer has been investing in new locations and store formats.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of Whole Foods Market
Foodservice sales, unit growth bounce back for grocers
After taking a hit earlier in the pandemic, grocers’ foodservice and prepared foods recently surpassed 2019 levels, according to a new report from the Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: How grocers are trying to make Thanksgiving affordable
As inflation-weary shoppers prepare for the big day, food retailers are wooing them with targeted deals aimed at taking the edge off high prices for holiday staples.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 18, 2022 -
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Foxtrot expands to Maryland with 23rd location
The store marks the chain’s fifth location in the greater Washington, D.C., area, and includes an assortment of local products and dining areas, including an outdoor patio.
By Jessica Loder • Nov. 14, 2022 -
Courtesy of Dom's Kitchen & Market
How Dom’s Kitchen & Market is addressing 5 grocery trends
From weaving customer data into the fabric of its business to owning e-commerce, the Chicagoland grocery startup is looking to stay ahead of key industry developments.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kitchen United
Kroger to add ghost kitchens to three Ohio stores
The grocery chain is working with Kitchen United to bring the to-go food halls, which will let shoppers order from multiple restaurants at once, to supermarkets in the state’s capital region.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2022 -
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Inside the store: Dom’s Kitchen & Market’s second Chicago store
The newest location from the grocery startup led by veteran executive Bob Mariano is 50% larger than its first shop and focuses on being a destination for meals and gourmet experiences.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Rachel Malish
Inside the Store: Whole Foods’ Manhattan ‘oasis’
This store has made itself a destination along the High Line with a full grocery assortment along with several dining and drinking experiences, including a coffee shop and vegan street food vendor.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Retrieved from Clover Food Lab on October 10, 2022
Clover Food Lab opens newest location complete with specialty grocery store
The Massachusetts-based vegetarian fast food chain’s 15th location includes a 400-square-foot grocery section focused on local goods.
By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • Oct. 10, 2022 -
Courtesy of Schnucks
5 retailers focusing on made-to-order meals
Schnuck Markets’ addition of a popular St. Louis barbecue restaurant to one of its stores comes as grocers are looking to enhance their foodservice options.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 10, 2022 -
Courtesy of DoorDash
DoorDash expands partnership with Loblaw to offer on-demand delivery
The newest collaboration between the delivery company and Canadian grocer will offer rapid delivery to around three-quarters of Canadian consumers from 1,100 stores.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 7, 2022 -
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Kroger’s Home Chef links with Rachael Ray on meal kits
Available in more than 1,300 Kroger stores and online for delivery, the kits under the collaboration include recipes like steakhouse burgers, spicy sloppy joes and pork lo mein.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of Wynshop
Shipt announces initiatives to help reduce food insecurity
The delivery company’s planned projects include improving access to healthy foods and supporting nutrition-related research.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 28, 2022 -
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New shoppable recipe website Jupiter taps into chef content creators’ online fans
The startup has created a platform where customers can instantly fill their virtual shopping carts with the ingredients needed to create their favorite chef influencers’ recipes.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Courtesy of United Natural Foods, Inc.
UNFI introduces two new meal solutions
The wholesaler has added flash-frozen meal offerings and fresh meal kits amid growing demand for prepared food options within grocery stores.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Prepared foods are hot, in-store dining is not, report says
More retailers plan to add space for grab-and-go, made-to-order stations and self-service, according to a new Food Industry Association report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 30, 2022 -
Courtesy of Meijer
Meijer launches new heat-and-eat meals
The retailer’s Crafted Market and Crafted Market Signature selections include a dozen offerings that are now available in the grab-and-go deli section.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 22, 2022 -
Retrieved from Buc-ee's press release.
Buc-ee’s announces store in Missouri, will expand West in 2024
The c-store chain, known for its massive stores and variety of food options, will offer full-time benefits like 401(k) matching and three weeks of vacation to workers at the upcoming 53,000-square-foot location.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 17, 2022 -
Retrieved from BP press release.
BP plans to maximize East Coast footprint with NY c-store opening
California-based Ampm debuted in the Big Apple, with a grocery section of fruit, dry goods and a bakery, as well as a hot deli.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 12, 2022 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart brings FoodStorm’s catering software to its app
The integration builds on Instacart’s expansion into the meals space at a time when inflation is prompting many consumers to skip restaurant dining and eat at home.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 5, 2022 -
Retrieved from QuikTrip's website.
Major c-store chain plans to open more food-focused, fuel-free locations
QuikTrip will open its second prepared foods-focused location next week in Oklahoma as it and other convenience operators continue to blur the lines with grocery stores and restaurants.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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How Kitchen United’s new access to grocery stores, malls will fuel its growth
With $100 million in fresh funding under its belt, the ghost kitchen operator will build out its tech stack and expand within new and existing markets.
By Julie Littman • July 29, 2022 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger opens 'virtual food court' at Dallas store
The newest Kitchen United Mix location houses several local and national restaurants and allows customers to bundle food from multiple brands into one pickup or delivery order.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 19, 2022 -
Retrieved from US Foods.
US Foods continues to expand foodservice outlets
The distributor plans to open four Chef’Store locations over the next year across three states.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2022
