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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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    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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    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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    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
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    Alaska Seafood offers health, convenience benefits for consumers

    Consumers seek to increase seafood consumption, and they prefer wild-caught products from Alaska.

    April 22, 2024
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    Grubhub steps up its grocery game

    The restaurant delivery company is offering products from hundreds of independent food retailers through a new tie-up with e-commerce platform provider Mercato.

    By • April 19, 2024
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    Amazon begins offering Dash Carts to other grocers

    The news comes just a few weeks after the company announced it was pulling Just Walk Out technology from Amazon Fresh stores. 

    By • April 18, 2024
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    Gopuff expands fresh grocery delivery with Misfits Market partnership

    The tie-up offers shoppers more than 300 items, including fresh produce, dairy, meats and bread.

    By • April 16, 2024
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    How retailers can prove value post-pandemic

    Tapping into what consumers want is more important than ever. Get tips for increasing value and boosting your bottom line.

    April 15, 2024
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    Inflation heads back up, putting grocers in the spotlight

    Grocery prices rose at a 1.2% annual rate in March, ending a steady decline in the economic measure stemming back to September 2022.

    By • April 12, 2024
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    What is ‘organized retail crime,’ exactly?

    It depends, and it doesn't help that many retailers don’t have a good handle on lost inventory, experts say.

    By Daphne Howland • April 12, 2024
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    PCC pushes for industrywide regenerative agriculture standards

    The Seattle-based co-op brought together industry stakeholders to discuss strategies for consistently defining the food-production technique.

    By • April 11, 2024
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    Weis Markets adds tech-driven salad bars to two stores

    The Northeastern grocer opened Picadeli bars at a pair of Pennsylvania stores Wednesday and is preparing to bring the self-service stations to six more locations over the coming weeks.

    By • April 10, 2024
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    Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
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    New WIC rules will increase cash allowance for fruits and vegetables

    The changes, meant to align with nutrition guidance, come as retailers have struggled with reduced funding for food assistance programs.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • April 10, 2024