Store Operations: Page 16


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    Whole Foods readies for national rollout of Daily Shop format

    The grocer also announced that the small-store concept’s second location will be in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.

    By July 16, 2024
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    Walmart adding Mr Gatti’s Pizza in stores

    The partnership will kick off during the fourth quarter with the opening of 12 units inside the retailer’s stores.

    By Julie Littman • July 15, 2024
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    Courtesy of Meijer
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    First Meijer Grocery store in Indiana opens

    The new location debuted Thursday, marking the second state of operation for the Midwestern retailer's supermarket format.

    By July 11, 2024
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    Private brands hit record highs in unit and dollar share in first half of 2024

    Store brands’ year-over-year growth for both measurements outperformed that of national brands, according to Circana data shared by PLMA.

    By July 10, 2024
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    On Special: How grocers are scooping up summer ice cream sales

    New private brand options are among the ways retailers are looking to sweeten the deal for consumers craving the frozen treat.

    By , July 9, 2024
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    Kroger steps up drive to promote value

    The retailer will offer shoppers extra savings opportunities, free items and cut-rate access to its Boost membership program for a two-week stretch.

    By Updated July 9, 2024
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    Homeland introduces new in-store retail media network through latest partnership

    The Oklahoma-based regional grocer has tapped Quad to pilot in-store screens and retail media capabilities at 15 locations.

    By Updated July 11, 2024
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    Courtesy of Earth Fare
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    The Friday Checkout: Cooking up meals to take on restaurants

    Kroger is expanding its ready-to-eat and ready-to-heat offerings to give customers restaurant quality at a fraction of the cost, the grocer’s CEO said.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • June 21, 2024
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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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    Walmart pilots crop monitoring tech for informed produce purchasing

    The retailer said its partnership with Agritask will strengthen its supply chain from field to store shelf.

    By June 20, 2024
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    Courtesy of Ahold Delhaize USA
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    Ahold Delhaize USA pilots crackers made with regenerative wheat

    The grocery company has partnered with Kellanova and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 2024
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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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    Deep Dive

    Is Lidl poised to finally turn the corner in the US?

    The grocer is making key merchandising changes and its chief customer officer sees “untapped potential.” But analysts say the discounter still faces a challenging road ahead.

    By June 17, 2024
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    Courtesy of SpartanNash
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    Private label momentum shows no signs of slowing

    Even if grocery prices fall, shoppers plan to continue purchasing store brands, new research from FMI — The Food Industry Association found.

    By June 17, 2024
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    Permission granted by Hy-Vee
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    Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

    Promoting seafood’s health benefits drives sales

    How Hy-Vee's dietitian team raised awareness and sales.

    June 17, 2024
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    Big Y expands Hispanic grocery selection at remodeled store

    As the chain works on modernizing locations, its newly reopened Massachusetts store now features food items shoppers said they had trouble finding.

    By June 14, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Will Walmart’s embrace of electronic shelf labels herald a digital pricing revolution?

    The retailer’s decision to bring ESLs to thousands of stores will showcase the technology on a large scale — and could spur other grocers to follow its lead.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • June 14, 2024
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    Albertsons promotes new food assistance benefit for kids

    The grocer’s foundation wants to boost participation in a new USDA program that awards families $120 per eligible child to spend on food this summer.

    By June 13, 2024
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    Discounters are winning as shoppers demand high quality and low prices: report

    Chains like Aldi and Walmart are gaining ground with shoppers by stepping up their fresh food and convenience, according to Boston Consulting Group.

    By June 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of DoorDash
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    DoorDash ramps up alcohol delivery

    The e-commerce provider has expanded the delivery of beers, wines and spirits from several grocers and liquor stores including select Food Lion, Hannaford and Giant Food locations.

    By June 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of Rachel Malish
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    Whole Foods broadens quality standards for meat products

    The grocer said it is looking to improve accountability and transparency as well as broaden the scope of suppliers it can work with.

    By June 11, 2024
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    Courtesy of Target
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    Battle for the grill: Grocers turn up the heat on summer savings

    From ice cream trucks to grilling sweepstakes, here’s how grocers are looking to stand out to hungry consumers.

    By June 7, 2024
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    How different generations shop private label

    While older generations buy more private label goods across more categories, younger consumers are determining where they shop based on store brands, according to new research.

    By June 6, 2024
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    Albertsons’ tie-up with Uber tackles food insecurity and food waste

    The grocer tapped Uber Direct to create a delivery program that donates surplus food to food banks and local nonprofits in major U.S. cities.

    By June 5, 2024
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    Courtesy of The Save Mart Companies
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    Save Mart to pay $1.6M to resolve expired product claims

    The grocery chain has reached a settlement over allegations it was selling items like over-the-counter medications and baby food past their “use by” dates.

    By June 5, 2024
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    Dollar General reels in self-checkout to fight shrink

    Over the last two quarters, the discounter has converted 12,000 stores away from the payment capability.

    By June 3, 2024
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    Kaarin Vembar/Grocery Dive
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    The Friday Checkout: Why Costco has a cult-like following

    From merchandising tactics to a treasure-hunt shopping experience, a recent Fortune article explores how the club retailer is locking in loyal customers.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • May 31, 2024