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Albertsons testing Afresh’s new forecasting solution
The grocer is piloting the AI-powered tool across produce, meat, seafood, deli and foodservice for 17 distribution centers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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Top grocery trade shows still ahead in 2025
From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening in the second half of this year.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Sept. 8, 2025 -
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Costco CFO targets lower prices amid ‘effectively flat’ inflation
Costco lowered prices on a number of its grocery store brand items as high food prices have become a hot-button issue in the presidential election.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 30, 2024 -
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Giant Eagle invests $25M in lowering produce prices
The initiative will reduce the cost of more than 200 items by an average of 20%, the grocer said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: How one grocer is taking low-price positioning to new heights
German discount chain Penny is highlighting its value-focused image by temporarily emblazoning the cost of five common products across their packaging.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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California closes reusable plastic carryout bag loophole
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 1053, a law that will eliminate plastic bags as an option at store checkouts. Retailers will still be allowed to sell certain recycled paper bags.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Grocers with on-site clinics see boost in shopper visits: report
Kroger’s on-site Little Clinics and H-E-B Wellness are also drawing in more affluent customers and households with children, Placer.ai found.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Albertsons debuts new private label wine line
Bee Lightly, the grocer’s newest addition to its Own Brands portfolio, is packaged in a flat bottle made from 100% recycled material.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Walmart steps up its ‘inflation free’ holiday meal promotion
The retailer is offering a discounted selection of Thanksgiving foods starting earlier in the season than it did in 2023 — and says it will charge less for the bundle.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 20, 2024 -
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Walmart’s major grocery moves so far in 2024
From in-store restaurant tie-ups to a new private label, the retailer has ramped up its efforts to stand out as a food destination.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize teams with General Mills to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The grocery giant and the consumer food company are co-investing in farms adopting regenerative agriculture practices in key ingredient growing regions.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 19, 2024 -
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Harris Teeter challenges restaurants with new ready-made meals line
The private label line, which features individual and family-sized entrees as well as sides, builds on grocery industry efforts to nab consumers’ dining dollars.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 18, 2024 -
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Inside the Store: Whole Foods’ Daily Shop makes the most of a tight space
Opening its doors to New York City’s Upper East Side on Wednesday, the new small-format market caters to convenience.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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On Special: How grocers are turning pizza into dough
Shoppers spent $7.4 billion on frozen pizza alone during the year that ended in July — more than on frozen breakfast foods, snacks or baked goods — according to figures from Circana.
By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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Hannaford launches fraud awareness program
The grocery chain is providing informational brochures and tapping its pharmacists to teach older customers about scams.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Albertsons launches private label centered on treats, gifts and décor
Overjoyed, the grocer’s first major store brand launch in several years, aims to “celebrate the joys of every day” with indulgent items, the company said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 4, 2024 -
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Sponsored by UpshopRetailers are taking control of DSD – here’s how
Why DSD delays are costing retailers fifty thousand dollars – here’s what’s behind It!
By Jamie Grill-Goodman • Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Are shoppers’ concerns around food inflation starting to ease?
While consumers feel they have “more or less control” over their grocery finances, they are still worried about rising food costs, new FMI research found.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 29, 2024 -
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Opinion‘Shrinkflation’ is far less common than consumers realize
Across consumer goods and services, only a small number of items measured by the Bureau of Labor Statistics experience downsizing each year, writes Dr. Ernest Baskin of Saint Joseph's University.
By Ernest Baskin, Ph.D. • Aug. 27, 2024 -
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The Fresh Grocer makes New York debut
The specialty grocer’s first store in the state is located on Long Island and brings the chain’s store count to more than 20.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart beats a path to fast food discounts
The retailer’s deal to provide its members with Burger King discounts places convenience over encouraging shoppers to build a healthy relationship between mealtime and well-being.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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What grocers need to know about Gen Z and millennial shoppers
While the cohorts are often grouped together, other characteristics like income, gender and race combined with age impact how consumers shop, a report highlights.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Target to add more than 150 private brand grocery items to fall assortment
The retailer also plans to offer more than 500 new seasonal products from national brands.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Food Lion completes renovations at 167 North Carolina and Virginia stores
The grocery chain’s refreshed locations feature more seasonal produce and meal solutions, energy-efficient equipment and e-commerce capabilities.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Walmart CEO: ‘Food continues to be strong’
The retailer’s U.S. comparable-store sales excluding fuel rose 4% in Q2, with grocery as well as health and wellness sales outpacing general merchandise.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 15, 2024
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