Store Operations: Page 3

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    Rethinking cold storage for the age of rapid grocery fulfilment

    Outdated cold warehouses are blocking profitable e-commerce growth.

    By Kyle Payne, Head of Retail Sales, Lowe Rental • Feb. 17, 2026
  • Produce on display in a supermarket
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    Grocers are losing opportunities to drive produce sales

    Sales would likely rise faster if grocers took more steps to promote fruits and vegetables to specific groups of consumers, according to Circana.

    By • Feb. 10, 2026
  • Bambu drink counter inside Walmart's Batavia, Illinois store.
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    Walmart links up with Asian-inspired drink company

    The retailer continues to grow its roster of in-store quick-service restaurant offerings with the opening of a Vietnamese drink station inside an Illinois store. 

    By • Feb. 10, 2026
  • Person reading a label with the words No Artificial Flavors or Sweeteners, No gluten, No high fructose corn syrup, No dairy, No synthetics.
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    FDA loosens rules for ‘no artificial colors’ label in food

    Companies can now employ the label when using natural dyes — a move meant to speed the transition away from synthetic colors.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 9, 2026
  • A fresh sushi bar at Walmart's new Jacksonville, Florida, Supercenter.
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    Walmart debuts latest Supercenter in Jacksonville, Florida

    The mass retailer’s new location features a fresh sushi bar and follows the opening of another Supercenter in the state about a month ago.

    By Dani James • Feb. 6, 2026
  • A sign above food in a grocery store.
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    What gets shoppers past the ‘tipping point’ on private label?

    Promotions are “undefeated” in getting consumers to expand their horizons and try more innovative store brand products, 84.51° reported.

    By • Feb. 4, 2026
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    Product innovations that breakthrough

    A look at the products that will drive foot traffic, increase revenue and strengthen customer loyalty.

    Feb. 2, 2026
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    What’s ahead for grocers in 2026?

    As the industry keeps a close eye on what Kroger and Amazon have up their sleeves, multicultural cuisine is taking on a heightened role as consumers seek out global flavors.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
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    How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

    Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
  • Multicultural cuisine in a grocery store aisle.
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    Multicultural grocery demand is rising. Here’s what grocers can do.

    The momentum specialty grocers have seen is fueling consumer interest in international grocery stores and global flavors in supermarket aisles.

    By • Jan. 29, 2026
  • Wild Oats private label products
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    Wild Oats is back, again

    The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

    By • Jan. 27, 2026
  • Products at a grocery store.
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    How 3 grocers source small and local brands

    Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming an increasingly powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while also satisfying discerning customers.

    By , • Jan. 26, 2026
  • Hot and ready meals on display buffet style at grocery store
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    Traditional grocers benefit from lunch rush

    Consumers are increasingly viewing supermarkets as convenient destinations to grab mid-day ready-to-eat meals.

    By • Jan. 23, 2026
  • Large display of homemade sauces from Uncle Giuseppe's private label line
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    Private label sales set another record in 2025

    Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3.3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
  • Shelves with shelf-stable grocery items inside a department store.
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    More Than a Store: Inside Nordstrom’s collab with Pop Up Grocer

    As grocers turn to local and niche sourcing to stand out from the competition, Pop Up Grocer can help them discover which innovative and new items click with shoppers.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
  • The Healthy Living section at a grocery store.
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    How grocers can further link value with health and wellness

    Health is the strongest driver of food spending and serves as shoppers’ “North Star” for “what to buy, where to shop, and whether something is worth the cost,” FMI’s latest report found.

    By • Jan. 21, 2026
  • Beef in a grocery store.
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    Beef and coffee drive grocery inflation up

    Prices for goods in both categories rose by more than 15% in December as food costs moved ahead at a quicker pace than the month before.

    By • Jan. 16, 2026
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    How Sprouts gamifies employee training

    Swapping out longer learning modules for “bite-sized” games has improved associate performance, the grocer shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.

    By • Jan. 12, 2026
  • A small Ajinomoto seasoning bottle with a red cap and a panda face printed on it sits on a white surface next to a blue glass, with a pair of wooden chopsticks nearby.
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    From misunderstood to mainstream: How MSG is powering the 2026 umami trend

    The umami boom is here! See why chefs, food brands and even TikTok creators are embracing MSG.

    Jan. 12, 2026
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    Target grows wellness assortment, again

    Following a similar play last year, the mass retailer is expanding the product category by 30% with a focus on offering “thousands” of items for under $10.

    By Dani James • Jan. 8, 2026
  • Cases of Pepsi are stacked on top of each other in a grocery store setting.
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    PepsiCo, Walmart accused of price fixing in class action lawsuit

    The new complaint follows an unsealed FTC lawsuit against the soda company claiming that it unfairly gave the retailer preferred pricing.

    By Laurel Deppen • Dec. 22, 2025
  • Cutting board displaying a variety of cheeses, crackers and grapes
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    Gelson’s goes nationwide with new artisanal cheese box

    The offering from the Southern California specialty grocer introduces customers to an array of fresh, gourmet cheeses with overnight delivery across the country.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
  • A man stands with a shopping cart in front of a grocery store meat aisle
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    The Friday Checkout: Grocery inflation is down, but meat missed the memo

    Prices for steaks rose at an annual clip of almost 15% in November — and that was an improvement from earlier in the year.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 19, 2025
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    SNAP consumers outspend other grocery shoppers, data shows

    Participants in the federal nutrition assistance program also overwhelmingly direct their benefits to name brands, according to a report from Circana.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    6 more states get approval for SNAP waivers

    Hawai’i, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee received permission from the USDA to restrict which foods are SNAP-eligible.

    By • Dec. 11, 2025