On Special: Town & Country Markets rolls out private label sushi brand

The Seattle-area grocer has brought the staple supermarket food offering in-house, selling items like traditional rolls, hot rice bowls and fresh seafood under its new Maka store line.

By Peyton Bigora • May 30, 2023

Larger fresh assortments take center stage at remodeled stores

A Raley’s store in Reno, Nevada, has an expanded made-to-order salad bar among its new options, while a Natural Grocers store in Amarillo, Texas, boasts a bigger produce section.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 30, 2023

Pardon the Disruption: Natural and organic grocers are finding new ways to differentiate

Companies like Sprouts and Whole Foods have refined their strategies to stay ahead of conventional competitors. But will consumers notice amid ongoing inflation?

By Jeff Wells • May 23, 2023

Save A Lot, Food 4 Less are the best-positioned grocers to serve SNAP shoppers, report finds

Dollar General, Winco and Grocery Outlet rounded out the top five grocers Dunnhumby concluded are most likely to serve financially stressed shoppers while also having reputations for offering low prices.

By Sam Silverstein • May 22, 2023

Crunchy, delicious, airy-sistible — The new L’Original Macaron Ice Cream

Papila Collection, the innovative gourmet food company, has launched the L’Original Macaron Ice Cream that is exclusively available through this summer at all Sam's Clubs in the United States.

May 22, 2023

Target expects $500M profit hit due to theft

The retailer is implementing additional preventive measures in stores, but expects a major impact to its bottom line if theft and organized retail crime trends continue.

By Peyton Bigora • May 18, 2023

Phasing out HFC refrigerants poses a major cost dilemma for grocers

Transitioning to new cooling systems that comply with federal and state laws can cost retailers $1 million or more per store. But delaying action could also be expensive, experts say. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 16, 2023

Organic food sales hit a record in 2022, topping $60B for the first time

The category saw a 4.3% increase last year to $61.7 billion in sales, which the Organic Trade Association said indicates a continued interest from consumers despite economic volatility.

By Chris Casey • May 15, 2023

Alcohol purchasing trends are changing — here’s what the numbers say

As consumers increasingly opt for at-home drinking, many are leaning toward experimentation and more sophisticated nonalcoholic options.

By Sara Karlovitch • May 12, 2023

Amazon Fresh reportedly exiting Twin Cities stores as it reworks strategy

Six of the online retailer’s grocery chain locations that were set to open are now available for sublease, Axios reported Tuesday. 

By Peyton Bigora • May 10, 2023

Inflation eases again in April

Food-at-home prices rose in April at a 7.1% annual rate, down from 8.4% the month before, the federal government reported Wednesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 10, 2023

Foxtrot’s new CEO talks expansion and innovation

Restaurant industry veteran Liz Williams discusses what the urban chain is planning — from new pizza options to suburban stores — as she tackles her new role.

By Brett Dworski • May 4, 2023

Kroger expands on-demand sushi, floral delivery

After first making those fresh items available from its stores via DoorDash last year, the grocer has partnered up with Uber Eats.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 3, 2023

What does ‘local’ mean to shoppers?

The fact that a business is within close range of where they live doesn't necessarily mean consumers will consider it to be a true part of their community, according to research conducted by PDG Insights.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2023

Kroger expands sustainability efforts through recycling and upcycling

One million pieces of the grocer’s Our Brands flexible plastic product packaging have been recycled, while two-ingredient multigrain breads hit the shelves. 

By Peyton Bigora • April 28, 2023

Kroger phasing out mailed circulars across the country

Local news reports and social media posts outline at least four states where the grocer will cease delivering printed weekly ads to homes as it looks to cut costs.

By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • April 27, 2023

New Albertsons PSA puts spotlight on reducing hunger

The charitable program has unveiled a one-minute video in New York City’s Times Square and plans to also bring its message to TV, radio, digital and print.

By Peyton Bigora • April 25, 2023

Meat prices rise less than 1% overall in March as sales remain close to year-ago levels

Prices for fresh beef, pork, bacon and lamb were down last month on a year-over-year basis, but costs for chicken and turkey rose by almost 10%.

By Sam Silverstein • April 24, 2023

Why Cingari Family ShopRite is turning its food waste into energy

The 12-store family-owned chain is turning 100 tons of organic material per month into energy that powers homes and businesses across Connecticut.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 24, 2023

How a regional grocer balances sustainable efforts with its bottom line

Harmons Neighborhood Grocer’s first-ever director of sustainability, Kate Whitbeck, shares how the supermarket chain turned its green mission into a C-suite and financial priority.

By Peyton Bigora • April 20, 2023

Prices may be up, but fewer shoppers are cutting down on grocery purchases

The proportion of food shoppers who bought fewer items to save money dropped nearly 10 percentage points in recent months, according to survey data from FMI - The Food Industry Association.

By Sam Silverstein • April 19, 2023

Lunds & Byerlys turns to AI and computer vision to reduce food waste

The grocer predicts utilizing Phood Solution’s technology to minimize loss at its deli bars will reduce its annual food waste by 150,000 pounds. 

By Peyton Bigora • April 19, 2023

As grocers spotlight sustainability, financial analysts don’t see the connection with the bottom line

While eco-friendly measures are connecting with shoppers, they’re struggling to win over investors in part due to a lack of standardized reporting measures.

By Sam Silverstein • April 18, 2023

Grocers launch new SNAP benefits

Eligible Giant Food shoppers in Baltimore will receive a $15 promo code for online produce orders, while Harvest Market in Northern California is participating in a health food program.

By Peyton Bigora • April 18, 2023

Strategies to meet the demands of health-conscious shoppers with Alaska seafood

Wild Alaska seafood can help retailers meet the demands of today’s health-conscious shoppers, while also meeting their demands for sustainable solutions.

April 17, 2023