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Walmart modifies holiday meal deal
The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Save A Lot debuts Hispanic grocery store concept
The discounter plans to run the location as a test-and-learn facility in hopes of launching more Hispanic grocery specific locations in partnership with Leevers Supermarkets.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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How grocers’ private brands can better appeal to Gen Z
Digital marketing and fresh foods innovation are key to drawing in younger consumers, according to new research.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Sprouts looks to cut carbon dioxide emissions, food waste with expanded tie-up
The specialty grocer is forecasting sustainability boosts over the next 12 months after bringing IFCO’s reusable packaging containers to all of its distribution centers earlier this year.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Chicken processor recalls nearly 12M pounds of meat over listeria concerns
Private brand products from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Amazon Fresh are included in the USDA’s 342-page recall list.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues
Several large beverage companies, seeing losses in their wine operations, have turned to premium offerings to cater to a more niche audience willing to pay more.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Fareway launches premium grocery brand Truly Yours
The Midwestern grocer is the latest industry player to focus on indulgence with its new private label line.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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USDA prepared to issue subpoenas in beef price-gouging investigation
The department is exploring the impact of food system consolidation as it looks to "more vigorously enforce" competition rules in the meat and grocery industries.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Club stores are doing more to stand out
Sam’s Club is opening a checkout-free store near Dallas while Costco is lowering prices on key items under its Kirkland Signature brand.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Wakefern names former Save Mart exec as GVP of fresh
Mark Van Buskirk brings more than 35 years of grocery experience, including at Albertsons and convenience store chain Jacksons Food Stores, to his new role.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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SpartanNash opens 2nd pilot for grocery store modernization strategy
The company’s remodeled location in Sparta, Michigan, includes items popular at the first test store such as a beef jerky bar, specialty cheeses and healthy meal kits.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health
The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize introduces new in-store audio retail media solution
The grocery company’s East Coast banners will give CPG partners the ability to create in-store audio ads and strategies through a partnership with Vibenomics.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Why Whole Foods’ Daily Shops won’t feature Just Walk Out tech
Display movement is “very restricted” when the tech is in use, a Whole Foods executive said during a store tour of the new format.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Grocers tap into alcohol sales with stand-alone liquor stores
Stand-alone stores allow retailers to get around state liquor sale restrictions and can provide them with a new opportunity for growth, experts say.
By Danielle McLean • Oct. 3, 2024 -
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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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