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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 Peyton Bigora • July 16, 2024 -
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 -
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 Peyton Bigora • July 11, 2024 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • July 10, 2024 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • July 9, 2024 -
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 Sam Silverstein • Updated July 9, 2024 -
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 Peyton Bigora • Updated July 11, 2024 -
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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 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 20, 2024 -
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 -
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 Sam Silverstein • June 17, 2024 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 17, 2024 -
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 -
Retrieved from Big Y Foods.
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • 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 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 13, 2024 -
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 Sam Silverstein • June 12, 2024 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 12, 2024 -
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 Peyton Bigora • June 11, 2024 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 7, 2024 -
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 Peyton Bigora • June 6, 2024 -
Uber. Retrieved from Albertsons.
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 Peyton Bigora • June 5, 2024 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 5, 2024 -
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 Peyton Bigora • June 3, 2024 -
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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