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Inflation declines in January but remains a potent force
Food-at-home prices rose last month at a 1.2% annual rate, down from 1.3% during the previous month, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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On Special: Grocers’ blooming floral departments
Supermarkets grew average floral department sales per store by about a third between 2019 and 2022, according to industry figures.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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House Democrats lay out farm bill priorities
The party is making it clear it will oppose any attempt to reduce funding for climate or food assistance.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize sells two meat plants to Cargill
The grocery chain said it elected to transfer ownership of the facilities to the meat processor to “increase our focus on being leading omnichannel retailers.”
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Good Food Holdings cooks up first private label brand
The New Coast Foraging Company line will offer “basics with a twist” and span the grocery operator’s five banners, CEO Neil Stern said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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Publix goes bigger and bolder with new store prototype
In January, the grocer opened its third location under the new experience-focused design — a 55,701-square-foot Florida store featuring an olive bar, outdoor seating, on-tap drinks and more.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Gopuff introduces Starbucks delivery
Trained baristas prepare food and drink orders from the instant delivery company's micro-fulfillment centers for delivery in about 30 minutes.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated Feb. 5, 2024 -
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How grocers are promoting value among their foodservice offerings
While price continues to draw in consumers, grocers are also finding more ways to showcase quality and highlight the convenience of their meal options.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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What do grocers have in store for 2024?
The evolution of retail media, ongoing consumer attention on price and the influence grocers’ foodservice has on meal spending are top areas expected to impact the industry this year.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Walmart announces ambitious 5-year growth plan
The retailer aims to build or convert more than 150 locations by 2029 and remodel 650 stores during the next 12 months.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Dollar General now sells fresh produce at more than 5K stores
The discounter is also deploying AI-based produce-ordering technology from Shelf Engine and plans to bring the platform to about 3,000 stores by the end of fiscal year 2023.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Retail media to elevate in-store grocery experiences in 2024, experts say
As the marketing capability becomes a necessity for chain grocers, consumers can expect to see more digital screens, interactive kiosks and app features during their shopping trips this year.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Kroger sets new produce supplier goal
The grocer is requiring its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management practices by the end of the decade to help create a more sustainable supply chain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Fresh Thyme to expand local assortment through new partnership
Through Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Retail Access Program, the specialty grocer will foster relationships with natural product businesses.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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Target to add 1K wellness products to stores
The retailer is introducing hundreds of exclusive items and has also launched an online wellness destination.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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On Special: How grocers are beefing up in-store experience with meat counters
With fresh meat sales outpacing processed meats, offering a full-service counter could give grocers an edge and draw in more customers.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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Shoppers shift away from traditional grocers, data shows
Supermarkets have lost ground since 2019 in categories such as meat and refrigerated seafood, while club stores and mass merchants have grown their market share, 210 Analytics and Circana found.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Federal lawmaker seeks funds for USDA grocery-access program
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced a bill that would require the government to provide $50 million per year to the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Inside the store: Wegmans’ foodservice paradise in Manhattan
The grocer’s first Manhattan location, which devotes nearly an entire floor to meal solutions and sports three dozen self-checkout kiosks, has all of the trappings of a full-scale supermarket.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 24, 2024 -
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Kroger freshens up popular deli, bakery items
The grocer has reformulated some of its private brand offerings, including its Home Chef fried chicken and cinnamon rolls under its Private Selection line.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 23, 2024 -
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Earth Fare taps DNA science for its latest health initiative
The specialty grocer’s new health and wellness initiative uses genetic data to create a personalized nutrition report with guidance on how genes influence overall health.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 22, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstituteAlaska Seafood drives retail sales
Consumers seek to increase seafood consumption, and they prefer wild-caught products from Alaska.
Jan. 22, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Is the Kroger-Albertsons deal running off the rails?
The grocers suggested this week that they were concerned from the start that their merger could take longer to complete than they initially projected.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Deep Dive8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2024
With a potential Kroger-Albertsons merger looming over the industry, experts see retailers forging ahead with value retailing, new experiences and a renewed focus on omnichannel selling.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Nutritional quality and affordability drive ingredients trends for 2024: report
Coined as the year of the return to comfort, 2024 will see major shifts on the consumer front, according to the T. Hasegawa Flavor Trends Report.
By Elizabeth Flood • Jan. 5, 2024
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