Foodservice: Page 5
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Albertsons pilots AI-driven salad bars
The grocer has added the internet-linked self-service counters from Sweden-based Picadeli to Safeway, Acme and Kings Food Market stores in Washington, D.C., Maryland and New Jersey.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 21, 2021 -
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Sponsored by Amy's KitchenHow retailers can keep the frozen-pizza party rolling
As businesses and individuals begin to get back on their feet, they may take a lesson in resiliency from — perhaps an unexpected place — the frozen-pizza sector.
Dec. 20, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Grocery Dive Outlook on 2022
Food retailers continue to benefit from at-home eating, but they also face a slew of challenges that promise to make this a dynamic year for the industry.
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The Giant Company expands store-within-a-store restaurants
The Ahold Delhaize banner recently brought Frutta Bowls and Saladworks to several of its stores in partnership with WOWorks.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 14, 2021 -
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Sponsored by VestcomLife after lockdown: Are you fully leveraging your store teams to drive shopper loyalty?
Learn how retailers are tech-enabling their store teams to deliver a better in-store experience.
Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ECR Software5 essential tips to prepare for the holidays
Holiday time is money-making time. Follow these tips from ECRS to rake in the most cash.
Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Sponsored by PlanalyticsRubbish! Who says grocers can't pursue sustainability objectives profitably?
Improve fresh food replenishment with predictive demand analytics. Reduce perishable waste and carbon emissions while boosting profit.
Nov. 1, 2021 -
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US HelloFresh workers seek to unionize
The organization effort involves about 1,300 workers the German meal kit company employs at two kitchens in Colorado and California, according to a report by Vice.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated Sept. 17, 2021 -
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Sponsored by ECR SoftwareHere's how you can grow your gross margin by 3 points
Shrink, spoilage, overstocks, and out-of-stock scenarios are all problems that push pennies off the table. These inventory problems eat into your gross margin… but it doesn't have to be that way.
Sept. 13, 2021 -
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Lowes Foods to open entertainment-focused concept store
The grocer says the new small-format location in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area will be more of a food hall than a conventional grocery spot.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2021 -
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Freshly launches plant-based meals
The debut of the Purely Plant line was sped up by Nestlé's acquisition of the company late last year, said co-founder and CEO Mike Wystrach.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 9, 2021 -
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Kroger to expand in-store ghost kitchens
The grocer's first location in partnership with Kitchen United will debut inside a Ralphs in Los Angeles this fall, and each site will offer up to six local, regional or national brands.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 4, 2021 -
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Grocers could be the 'ultimate mealtime solution' with improvements, FMI finds
Almost 40% of consumers view retail foodservice as a replacement for home-cooked and restaurant meals, but a lack of menu options and other shortcomings are limiting sales, the trade group said in a recent report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2021 -
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HelloFresh Market arrives in the US
The online store includes add-ons like quick meals, grocery items and fresh produce as the meal kit maker looks to become more of a "food solutions group."
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 28, 2021 -
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On Special: Bashas' bakery department
The family-owned chain, which specializes in store-made doughnuts, is seeing sales increase as in-store shopping returns and people seek out baked goods for celebrations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 12, 2021 -
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Blue Apron plans to make packaging fully sustainable
The meal kit maker said it will rely solely on recyclable, reusable or compostable materials for its containers by the end of 2025.
By Sam Silverstein • July 12, 2021 -
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Albertsons hits responsibly sourced sushi goal early
Eighteen months ahead of its self-imposed deadline, all of the grocer's prepared sushi now meets guidelines set under its Responsible Seafood Policy.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2021 -
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Dom's Kitchen & Market is a 'Last Dance' for former Mariano's executives
Bob Mariano and Don Fitzgerald, who formerly led the iconic Chicagoland chain, have opened another store that pushes against the boundaries of traditional grocery.
By Jeff Wells • June 16, 2021 -
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Deep DiveFood halls, ghost kitchens and the future of in-store restaurants
The pandemic hasn’t dampened grocers' enthusiasm for dining experiences, and many are looking to new formats and digital services to spice things up.
By Jeff Wells • May 24, 2021 -
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Inside the store: Lucky California's 'next-generation' supermarket
Alongside traditional departments, the new flagship also features lifestyle-focused sections that do away with "typical departmental barriers," The Save Mart Companies' chief marketing officer said.
By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2021 -
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On Special: Schnuck Markets' cheese selection
To stay ahead of the competition, the Midwestern grocer focuses on stocking U.S.-made cheeses and rigorously training its employees, said "cheese guy" Andy DeCou.
By Sam Silverstein • May 10, 2021 -
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HelloFresh will open its largest US distribution facility in Q4
The German meal kit maker also recently brought its Green Chef brand to the U.K.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2021 -
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Blue Apron’s profitability struggles continue as it focuses on product innovation
The meal kit company posted a $15.7 million net loss but posted a record high average order value in Q1.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 7, 2021 -
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Foxtrot Market ramps up private label with two senior-level hires
Mitch Madoff, who spent more than 20 years at Whole Foods, will head up private label and supply chain, while restaurant veteran Tae Strain has been named corporate executive chef.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 6, 2021 -
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Saladworks sees path to 'hundreds' more locations inside grocery stores
After capitalizing on shuttered salad bars nationwide, the restaurant chain plans to accelerate its rollout of full-service and ghost kitchen sites in the coming years.
By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2021 -
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7-Eleven aims to open more than 100 restaurants this year
"Today's opportunity is in the QSR space," Chief Operating Officer Chris Tanco said while announcing the chain's latest Evolution Store, which will house two eateries.
By Alicia Kelso • May 3, 2021
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