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    Target grows grocery as part of 2K wellness assortment expansion

    The new items, more than half of which will cost less than $10, include 250 additions to its Good & Gather line and actor Tom Holland’s non-alcoholic beer brand.

    By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 10, 2025
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    How grocers can appeal to consumers taking GLP-1s

    As usage of the medications increases, Circana research indicates deli and produce could be bright spots for spending.

    By • Jan. 9, 2025
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    8 grocery industry trends to watch in 2025

    Experts expect food retailers to focus on value, sharpen their data management capabilities and adapt to the evolving health and wellness needs of consumers.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025
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    Natural Grocers adds soups to its private brand portfolio

    The specialty retailer is rolling out the products as it places more emphasis on foods carrying its own name.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Instacart expanding ad reach in foodservice

    Cut+Dry, an e-commerce and ad platform for foodservice distributors and manufacturers, will integrate the grocery technology company’s ad solutions.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Pardon the Disruption: How GLP-1s could reshape the grocery store

    An estimated 24 million Americans will use these weight loss drugs by 2035, posing significant challenges as well as opportunities for food retailers.

    By • Jan. 6, 2025
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    Giant Food introduces first-of-its-kind community space

    The Healthy Living Center, which reopened last month at one of the chain’s stores in Washington, D.C., aims to foster access to nutrition and healthy living resources.

    By • Jan. 3, 2025
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    Building a resilient food system begins at the farm

    Regenerative agriculture plays a critical role for building the resilience of our food system to feed a growing global population.

    By Brooke Hokana Hansen, Vice President, Sustainability, Cargill Agriculture & Trading • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Whole Foods debuts 3 new stores in one week

    Since introducing its first small-format concept store in New York City in September, the grocer has opened five full-size locations across the U.S.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    Albertsons serves up AI-driven personalization for alcohol and food

    In California, the grocer’s direct-to-consumer wine shipping platform is now using Preferabli’s product discovery and recommendation software.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Ahold Delhaize links with Campbell’s to test regenerative agriculture in potatoes

    The grocery operator has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Sam’s Club says customer input on private label is key

    The Walmart-owned club retailer is deepening its shopper feedback channel as it evolves its merchandising strategy, its chief merchant said.

    By • Dec. 9, 2024
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    Inside the store: T&T Supermarket serves up a supersized Asian culinary experience

    Shoppers braved long wait times to see the Loblaw-owned chain’s U.S. debut. Inside they found the huge store brimming with unique items and fresh foods.

    By • Dec. 9, 2024
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    PLMA 2024: A glimpse into the future of private label trends

    PLMA 2024 spotlight landed on Gen Z, highlighting their interests - and growing purchasing power.

    Dec. 9, 2024
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    Dollar General slowing fresh produce rollout to stores

    The retailer plans to introduce produce to 300 more locations throughout 2025 as it turns its attention to a new remodel project.

    By • Dec. 6, 2024
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    The Fresh Market continues slow but steady expansion with new Kentucky store

    More than a year into an ambitious growth plan, the specialty grocer has opened only six of the 22 stores it set out to debut in the span of 24 months.

    By • Dec. 5, 2024
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    Walmart CEO predicts grocery inflation will continue in early 2025

    The retailer also aims to grow sign-ups for Walmart+ after initially downplaying the membership program, Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley event.

    By • Dec. 4, 2024
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    How 5 states are innovating SNAP

    From produce-buying incentives to in-app discounts, new pilots and programs aim to help people stretch their funds.

    By • Dec. 4, 2024
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    Health-conscious shoppers offer $285B yearly lift to grocers, Dunnhumby finds

    These individuals care more about quality and less about price than other consumers, the research company said in a new report.

    By • Dec. 3, 2024
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    From olives to beef jerky: 4 innovative self-serve stations

    Grocers are moving beyond the traditional salad and soup bars by serving up creative build-your-own options for customers.

    By • Dec. 2, 2024
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    How grocers are whipping up dessert sales for the holidays

    From twists on classic flavors to serving up a variety of recipes for baked goods, retailers are finding ways to make sweet treats stand out.

    By • Nov. 27, 2024
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    SNAP braces for cuts under Trump, policy analysts say

    Altering eligibility requirements and combating fraud are also likely to be top priorities under the new administration.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024
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    Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA

    The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target earnings point to shopper demands

    While both retailers have grown their grocery offerings recently, Walmart fared much better in the third quarter — highlighting a key strategic difference between the retailers in the core department.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024
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    Why shoppers are switching grocery stores for Thanksgiving

    More than half of consumers told FMI they will change where they buy food for the holiday this year.

    By • Nov. 22, 2024