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Grocery prices spike 13.1% even as overall inflation slows
Food-at-home prices rose once again on an annual basis in July, while the inflation rate slowed to 8.5%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2022 -
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The pandemic upended alcohol consumption. Here’s where it stands and what grocers need to know.
New research from IRI suggests at-home drinking has retained its appeal and points to areas of opportunity grocers can tap into to keep the buzz going from alcohol sales.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 9, 2022 -
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Food waste tech firm Afresh raises $115M
The Series B funding round, which included former Whole Foods executive Walter Robb as an investor, will help scale the technology to “thousands” more stores.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 8, 2022 -
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Major c-store chain plans to open more food-focused, fuel-free locations
QuikTrip will open its second prepared foods-focused location next week in Oklahoma as it and other convenience operators continue to blur the lines with grocery stores and restaurants.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Instacart brings FoodStorm’s catering software to its app
The integration builds on Instacart’s expansion into the meals space at a time when inflation is prompting many consumers to skip restaurant dining and eat at home.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 5, 2022 -
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Target, Aldi among fastest growing private brands, report finds
While both retailers have made recent gains with shoppers, Walmart brands account for the top four brands by household penetration, Numerator noted.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2022 -
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How Kitchen United’s new access to grocery stores, malls will fuel its growth
With $100 million in fresh funding under its belt, the ghost kitchen operator will build out its tech stack and expand within new and existing markets.
By Julie Littman • July 29, 2022 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Amazon, not so Fresh?
While the retail giant has embraced tech with its grocery banners, a recent review of one of its Fresh stores raises the question: What about the food?
By Grocery Dive Staff • July 29, 2022 -
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Giant Eagle expanding Flashfood program chainwide
The grocery chain plans to offer the app-based food-waste-reduction service at all of its 173 stores after introducing the program to 34 locations last year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 26, 2022 -
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Private label demand surging as inflation rages: report
Store brand categories showing the biggest gains so far this year are baking mixes, up 40%, and soup, climbing 17%, according to shopper intelligence firm Catalina.
By Christopher Doering • July 26, 2022 -
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Kroger invests in Kitchen United
The grocer, which features Kitchen United locations inside two stores, was part of the ghost kitchen firm’s $100 million Series C funding round.
By Julie Littman • July 25, 2022 -
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Food access, affordability among key areas FMI wants the White House to tackle
Advancing digital payment options for SNAP and WIC customers and promoting food-as-medicine programs are among the trade group’s nearly two dozen recommendations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 20, 2022 -
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Kroger opens 'virtual food court' at Dallas store
The newest Kitchen United Mix location houses several local and national restaurants and allows customers to bundle food from multiple brands into one pickup or delivery order.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 19, 2022 -
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How Food Lion tackles supplier diversity
The Ahold Delhaize banner has made working with owners from underrepresented groups part of its day-to-day sourcing processes, said LaTonya King, who leads the grocer’s DE&I work.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 18, 2022 -
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Grocery prices soar 12.2% as inflation hits fresh four-decade high
Food-at-home prices rose in June at the fastest annual rate since April 1979, while overall inflation came in at 9.1%, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday.
By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2022 -
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Pennsylvania grocer launches local beef brand
Karns Foods, which operates 10 stores in the Keystone State, developed the line in part because of the supply chain disruptions spurred by the pandemic.
By Jeff Wells • July 8, 2022 -
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DoorDash will shutter Chowbotics 18 months after acquisition
The food delivery service acquired the robotics firm, which builds salad-making robots dubbed “Sally,” in February 2021.
By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 8, 2022 -
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US Foods continues to expand foodservice outlets
The distributor plans to open four Chef’Store locations over the next year across three states.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2022 -
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6 consumer trends for grocers to watch
How shoppers are approaching health claims, premiumization and meal prep are some of the areas the Food Industry Association wants grocers to pay attention to.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 6, 2022 -
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South Asian food marketplace Quicklly links with home chef platform
Quicklly’s latest cross-platform collaboration allows customers in the San Francisco, New York City and Chicago metro areas to place orders for scheduled deliveries of meals made by home chefs who are part of the Shef network.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 5, 2022 -
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Q&AHow food inflation is shaping the shopping habits of price-sensitive consumers
These shoppers “are turning their back on the products they have been loyal to” as inflation grows, said Josh McCann, head of HQ client delivery and analytics at Symphony RetailAI.
By Samantha Oller • June 28, 2022 -
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Consumer Brands Association CEO leaving to lead travel group
Since Geoff Freeman took the helm nearly four years ago, the once-struggling organization has focused its priorities and welcomed several members.
By Christopher Doering • June 23, 2022 -
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Forty-one percent of shoppers are buying more private brands, report finds
More than three-quarters of consumers who said they are purchasing more store brands during the pandemic said they will continue to do so in the future, according to the Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2022 -
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Grocery prices skyrocket 11.9% as high inflation hovers
In May, food-at-home prices saw the largest 12-month increase since the period ending April 1979, according to Consumer Price Index data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 10, 2022 -
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Target aims to boost grocery as it pares down inventory
Just weeks after lowering its guidance, the retailer now expects an even deeper hit to profit margins as consumers pull back on discretionary spending.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 7, 2022
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