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Colorado kicks off produce incentive program for SNAP participants
The new state initiative will apply matching credits to consumers' EBT accounts for every dollar they spend on qualifying fruits and vegetables, with a cap of $20 per transaction.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 15, 2024 -
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Instacart expands reach of grocery stipend program
The grocery technology company and Partnership for a Healthier America recently brought their nutrition access program to three new cities, with more coming this fall.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Inside the Store: A look at the new and improved Family Fare
SpartanNash is beginning a revamp of the banner, debuting the first modernized store in Holland, Michigan, with plans to open one more by this fall.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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ShopRite adds in-store retail media capabilities to pharmacy
The grocer has tapped Grocery TV’s network to push brand messaging and health and wellness content to shoppers.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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How Target made grocery a $24B business
The retailer shares how assortment, e-commerce and labor changes have helped it grow food and beverage sales by more than $8 billion since 2019.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Walmart adds hoagies to in-store restaurant roster
The retailer plans to open 14 in-store Knuckies Hoagies locations across six states.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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OpinionHow the food industry is remaining resilient and innovative
Grocers are leveraging private brands and expanding fresh foods departments to meet consumer demands for better quality and variety, writes FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin.
By Leslie G. Sarasin • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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7 burning questions facing the grocery industry
As consumers continue to battle inflation and the Kroger-Albertsons merger looms, several industry challenges are top of mind for food retailers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Wegmans readies first store in Connecticut
The grocery chain has started hiring for its upcoming location in Norwalk.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Boar’s Head expands meat products recall
The company is recalling an additional 71 meat and poultry goods after its initial recall due to the presence of listeria.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Walmart grows roster of fast-casual, in-store dining partners
The retailer is entering a tie-up with Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ to house the restaurant’s Express Model in select locations.
By Peyton Bigora • July 31, 2024 -
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Kroger adds fresh produce brand to private label portfolio
The grocer’s Field & Vine line includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries from U.S. farmers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 31, 2024 -
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Can Stop & Shop win in the Northeast?
The chain’s ability to improve its fortunes will depend heavily on its ability to sharpen its image as a local grocer, experts said.
By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2024 -
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How grocers are handling the listeria outbreak in deli meats
Stop & Shop, Big Y and Giant Food are among the grocers that have announced precautionary measures, including temporarily closing deli counters.
By Peyton Bigora • July 30, 2024 -
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ColumnInside the Store: Jungle Jim’s serves up the Disney World of grocery stores
What started as a produce stand in a parking lot in the 1970s has become an international foods extravaganza with two stores in the Cincinnati area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Healthy Family ProjectHealthy Family Project serves up a fresh approach for back-to-school
Healthy Family Project is helping families get ready for a smooth transition back to school with tips and tricks, featuring registered dietitian-approved produce-packed meal ideas that make healthy eating easy and enjoyable for the whole family.
July 29, 2024 -
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Town & Country Markets debuts in-store restaurant
The Seattle-area grocer collaborated with chef and restaurateur Ethan Stowell on Field House, which opened last week in the Mill Creek, Washington, store.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 25, 2024 -
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Thrive Market unveils new quality standards
The specialty e-grocer’s new standards ensure all products it sells are non-GMO, free of more than 1,000 restricted ingredients and follow sustainable and ethical practices.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated July 24, 2024 -
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New industry research takes aim at a major hurdle to grocery alcohol sales
The liquor industry has long claimed that supermarket competition hurts dedicated outlets. An FMI report refutes that assertion.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 24, 2024 -
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Flashfood launches platform for independent grocers
The new program offers smaller grocers customizable features that allow them to integrate the tech company’s network into their local format.
By Peyton Bigora • July 24, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania grocers can soon toast to canned cocktails sales
The new law, which takes effect mid September, comes at a time when the ready-to-drink cocktail category is booming.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by FlooidWhere is grocery going next?
Global grocers are experimenting with new loyalty programs, novel transaction methods and even additional retail verticals. What should they do next?
By Donna Stevens, Senior Vice President Global Marketing at Flooid • July 22, 2024 -
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The Fresh Market to expand near Washington, DC
The specialty grocer plans to open two locations over the next three years, growing its presence in the metro area to four storefronts.
By Peyton Bigora • July 18, 2024 -
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Instacart partners with New York’s largest healthcare provider to bolster food access
The tie-up with Northwell Health is focusing first on supporting expectant mothers in food-insecure communities.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated July 18, 2024 -
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New Whole Foods partnership aims to reduce food waste
The tie-up with online surplus food marketplace Too Good To Go is intended to help the grocer meet its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030.
By Peyton Bigora • July 17, 2024
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