Store Operations: Page 17


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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
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    Kroger revamps private label pet line

    The grocery company has added new varieties of dog and cat food and treats complete with redesigned packaging.

    By May 29, 2024
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    Target wants to be a ‘big snacking and food destination’ this summer

    The company is adding 125 items to its Favorite Day and Good & Gather food brands as it looks to improve sales, its chief growth officer told investors.

    By May 23, 2024
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    Walmart goes bigger with new Neighborhood Markets

    Two new prototype stores include features that build on the retailer’s growing e-commerce business without hindering the in-store experience, the format’s chief executive said in an interview.

    By May 21, 2024
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    Target to lower prices on 5K items

    The initiative follows several recent moves by the retailer to appeal to value and price-sensitive consumers.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 20, 2024
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    On Special: Chicken sales cook as prices fall

    Grocers are leaning into the protein as it continues to resonate with price-sensitive shoppers.

    By Updated May 20, 2024
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    Walmart wants shoppers across incomes to feast on its new private brand

    Findings from Numerator suggest the retailer’s bettergoods line appeals to lower-income and higher-income consumers, but for different reasons.

    By Updated May 20, 2024
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    Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B

    The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 17, 2024
  • Inside a Whole Foods Market store in Washington, D.C., with end caps signifying a sale.
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    ‘Whole Paycheck’ no more? Whole Foods is ramping up value messaging.

    The specialty grocer’s store shelves in the Washington, D.C., area are coated in yellow discount tags signaling the retailer may be trying to appear more price-friendly to shoppers.

    By May 16, 2024
  • View of The Fresh Market's center store area, including produce area and Fresh For You department
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    Inside the Store: The Fresh Market makes foodservice shine

    The specialty grocer’s newest Florida store offers hot meals and in-store dining options along with numerous full-service departments.

    By May 15, 2024
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    What we know so far about Grocery Outlet’s new private label

    The line represents a departure from the discounter’s long-standing focus on offering deep discounts on well-known brands.

    By , May 14, 2024
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    E-grocer Thrive Market records revenue boost with EBT acceptance

    Since launching the payment capability in late February, the natural foods retailer has brought in more than $1 million in EBT revenue.

    By May 14, 2024
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    Harris Teeter takes on fast food chains

    The grocer is offering a rotating selection of prepared foods for $5 at a dozen stores in the Washington, D.C., area.

    By May 10, 2024
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    Sprouts adds more in-store coffee cafes

    The first Klatch Coffee cafe is scheduled to open over Memorial Day weekend, and the grocer plans to bring the concept to four more Southern California locations later in 2024. 

    By May 10, 2024
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    Behind the scenes of Sprouts’ private label growth

    The grocer is in the final stages of rebranding its store brands, a segment that has nearly doubled its sales share since 2017.

    By May 7, 2024
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    Instacart adds restaurant delivery with Uber Eats

    The new service builds on various other business streams and add-ons Instacart has rolled out as it moves beyond its core grocery delivery offering.

    By Aneurin Canham-Clyne , May 7, 2024
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    Consumers seeking better-for-you options to drive the food ingredients market: report

    More food companies are investing in developing innovative solutions through technology to manufacture “next-generation alternative proteins” and other ingredients.

    By Elizabeth Flood • May 6, 2024
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    How Southeastern Grocers tapped tech to reduce food waste

    The grocery operator’s use of a date expiration management system is helping with its sustainability measures.

    By May 6, 2024
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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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    The Friday Checkout: Walmart has a new grocery brand. Should Aldi and Trader Joe’s be worried?

    The retailer is taking a page from those grocers' playbooks with its new line centered on trendy yet inexpensive items.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • May 3, 2024
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    Courtesy of Instacart
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    Save Mart expands Instacart tie-up with smart carts, new e-commerce capabilities

    The chain is bolstering its in-store and online offerings as it builds its omnichannel strategy, the grocery tech company said.

    By May 1, 2024
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    Walmart adds new grocery line to private brands portfolio

    The retailer said its new bettergoods line includes 300 items and marks its largest private brand food launch in 20 years.

    By April 30, 2024
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    Sponsored by Shuman Farms

    Five ways to elevate produce sales with Vidalia® onions

    Get ready for Vidalia® season and discover how Shuman Farms' Vidalia onions can elevate your summer sales with their unique flavor, seasonal allure, recipe inspiration, health benefits, and cross-promotional opportunities.

    April 29, 2024
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    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
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    How Giant Food revamped its loyalty program

    Private label is playing a starring role as the East Coast grocer looks to boost engagement with shoppers and demonstrate a commitment to value.

    By April 24, 2024
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    Ahold Delhaize USA names new chief legal officer

    The grocery company has tapped Kim Lyda, who previously worked in its Retail Business Services unit, for the position.

    By April 23, 2024
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    Sprouts sees growth spurt in store visits, report finds

    The specialty grocer saw exponential growth in year-over-year store visits and has been outpacing the industry average since mid-2023, according to Placer.ai data.

    By April 22, 2024