Foodservice: Page 12
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Deep Dive
Grocers look to grab-and-go as a differentiator
Quick meals and sides are prevalent at the grocery store, but retailers have to execute well if they want to profit.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Sponsored by RELEX Solutions
Where 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.
Aug. 6, 2019 -
Snap Kitchen expands meal delivery to 15 markets
The company, which began as a brick-and-mortar retailer, now fills orders in San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Shoppers drink to their health at in-store beverage bars
From bean-to-cup coffee to fresh juices made daily, in-store beverage services give shoppers a reason to frequent their favorite retailers.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 5, 2019 -
How grocery meals are evolving
Prepared foods and meal solutions have become a mainstay at grocery stores across the country, from small operators to national chains. This summer, Grocery Dive is taking a closer look at some of the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping consumer demand and the future of prepared foods. ...
By Grocery Dive team • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Inside the store: QFC's new Seattle flagship
The Kroger banner's first new store in nearly a decade features dining, a local assortment and extras like a mini mushroom farm.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2019 -
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 Manning • 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 -
Giant Heirloom Market keeps sights set on Philadelphia
The second of four locations in the city of Brotherly Love will be 9,950 square feet and feature a wide range of prepared foods, local products, gluten-free and plant-based foods.
By Jessica Dumont • July 17, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Bowled 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 -
23% of US smartphone users will use a food delivery app by 2023
Consumers will increasingly turn to third-party apps to place food orders, highlighting future opportunities for grocers in meal delivery.
By Lauren Manning • July 10, 2019 -
Sushi merger could mean additional kiosk growth in grocery stores
European sushi chain Yo! Sushi will pay more than $100 million for a majority stake in Houston-based Snowfox, which operates 700 store kiosks, primarily in supermarkets.
By Jennifer Sweeney • July 3, 2019 -
Deep Dive
As e-commerce rises, grocers grapple with prepared food delivery
Customized sandwiches, salads and hot-bar selections have been a hit in stores. Can grocers satisfy demand online?
By Jessica Dumont • July 1, 2019 -
7-Eleven adds location-based delivery option
The convenience store's latest in-app feature allows consumers to order hot and fresh food from a public place like a park or a beach.
By Julie Littman • June 24, 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 -
Amazon Restaurants to close US operations
The online retailer is leaving the competitive restaurant delivery segment after only four years.
By Julie Littman • June 11, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Can grocers make in-store meal kits work?
Demand is growing, but questions remain over shelf life, in-store merchandising and 'right-sizing' assortment in the new prepared foods category.
By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2019 -
Foodservice accounts for 23% of convenience store sales, report finds
Over half of Americans order a meal at least once a month at gas station stores, revealing that diners often choose ready-to-eat items over QSRs.
By Lauren Manning • May 16, 2019 -
Publix debuts 'pub sub' delivery
Customers can now order the retailer's popular sandwiches through Instacart's same-day service.
By Krishna Thakker • May 16, 2019 -
Sponsored by Yellofruit
Bananas are the next big thing in packaged foods
A creamy, plant-based dairy alternative, bananas are the perfect health and snack food ingredient.
May 14, 2019 -
ShopRite to open 'state of the art' store in CT
The 67,000-square-foot location in Cromwell, Connecticut includes a variety of foodservice options along with a culinary center, health and wellness services and e-commerce integrations.
By Krishna Thakker • May 13, 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 9, 2019 -
Parents embrace discounts, digital coupons and e-commerce
Many also choose grocery stores for services like prepared foods and click-and-collect, according to a report from marketing firm Valassis.
By Jessica Dumont • May 3, 2019 -
Report: Millennials and Gen Z love baked goods, but hate food waste
A recent report funded by the American Bakers Association showed 48% of younger generations would try a product if the ingredients were responsibly sourced.
By Cathy Siegner • May 2, 2019