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Inflation has less of an impact on snacking than meals, Mondelēz finds
The Oreo maker also found that delays in receiving snacks due to supply chain disruptions has forced many consumers, especially Gen Zers and millennials, to try new items.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute
Drive seafood sales with sockeye salmon from Alaska
In-store demonstrations have proven to be a valuable tool that can drive big gains in sales of wild-caught sockeye salmon from Alaska.
Jan. 23, 2023 -
Sponsored by Kroger Health
How Kroger is bringing a world of care to clinical trials
America's grocer believes that playing an active role in your health should be as easy as shopping for groceries.
Jan. 23, 2023 -
6 notable tech updates from the National Retail Federation’s 2023 show
From new food waste solutions to checkout devices, several vendors unveiled grocery-related developments at the annual conference in New York. Here are some of the ones not to miss.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 20, 2023 -
Column
The Friday Checkout: High egg prices have shoppers boiling
Prices for eggs broke through $4 per dozen on average in December and grocery shoppers are having trouble finding the commodity on store shelves. When might the pressure simmer down?
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 13, 2023 -
Chicago’s Go Grocer expands to Milwaukee
The urban grocer is opening two new smaller stores in the Wisconsin city, where it will also offer its ultrafast delivery service.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Grocery inflation slows again in December
Food-at-home inflation came in at an 11.8% clip last month even as prices for many goods sold in supermarkets declined compared with November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Grocers focus on value as they target inflation-weary shoppers
Price increases have slowed, but retailers' efforts to lower costs for shoppers are still going full steam ahead. Could that spark a price war down the road?
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 11, 2023 -
4 snack trends to watch in 2023
Snack sales have stayed strong even as prices have increased thanks to innovation and increasingly on-the-go consumers. Will that momentum continue this year?
By Christine Blank • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Giant Food launches new brand campaign centered on local
The regional grocer’s newest campaign consists of TV, radio, social media, mobile, digital, in-store and out-of-home commercials all produced locally and featuring real-life shoppers.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 5, 2023 -
Deep Dive
8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2023
The lingering impacts of inflation, the growth of retail media and the full return of the store shopping experience will have a significant impact in the year ahead, experts predict.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 4, 2023 -
Kroger promotes $10 meals during the holidays
The grocer said it’s offering numerous options at that price point for a family of four as budget-conscious shoppers navigate the gifting season.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 20, 2022 -
Column
Grading 2022: A look back at our top trend picks from early this year
Grocery Dive predicted food retailers would focus on rapidly unfolding trends like ultrafast delivery, automation and consumer data collection. So how’d we do?
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2022 -
Target and Walmart spotlight holiday meal deals amid ongoing high inflation
Walmart is continuing an “inflation-free” shopping promotion it launched ahead of Thanksgiving, while Target is offering holiday dinners for $25 this week.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 19, 2022 -
Kroger welcomes Saladworks at in-store Kitchen United Mix Food Halls
Two food halls within the grocer’s stores in Columbus, Ohio, now offer on-the-go meals, takeout and delivery from the fast casual chain.
By Julie Littman • Dec. 16, 2022 -
SpartanNash turns to artificial intelligence to ensure freshness, reduce waste
The grocery distributor and wholesaler is piloting predictive ordering and inventory management tech from Afresh at 10 Family Fare stores in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Latest Kroger, DoorDash tie-up brings on-demand sushi, floral delivery
The partnership comes as the grocery giant continues to expand delivery services and the delivery company partners with more food retailers.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2022 -
Grocery inflation continues to lose steam in November but remains sharply elevated
The 12% annual increase in the food-at-home index last month was the lowest rate since May, but prices for produce, baked goods and other products grew at a faster yearly clip than they did in October.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 13, 2022 -
New Whole Foods Market coming to NYC’s Financial District
This latest announcement marks the first store set to open in the new year after the specialty grocer debuted 11 locations over the course of 2022.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2022 -
Inside the Store: Giant Food’s new ‘iterative’ location in Silver Spring, Maryland
The Mid-Atlantic grocer’s new 65,000-square-foot supermarket outside Washington, D.C., features a Starbucks, meats prepared daily using hickory wood chips, and a heavy focus on value.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Kroger opens 1,000th in-store Murray’s Cheese shop
The rapid expansion of the Kroger-owned cheese destination comes as foodservice and specialty food sales have rebounded.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 8, 2022 -
Flashfood partners with Yellow Banana’s Save A Lot stores
The partnership brings the food waste reduction app’s services to two new major cities as it continues its efforts to expand across the U.S.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 7, 2022 -
Flashfood expands Stop & Shop partnership in New York City
The digital marketplace aimed at reducing food waste is now available in the Ahold Delhaize banner’s stores in Brooklyn and Queens.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Sponsored by ECRS
5 tips to take the stress out of year-end inventory counts
To make the most of your efforts, you need an effective strategy along with tools that can help you complete the count as quickly and accurately as possible.
Dec. 5, 2022 -
What will wellness-minded consumers be looking for in 2023? Natural Grocers has some ideas.
The specialty grocer chain listed sober curious consumption, “healthy-ish” comfort foods, gut health and zero-waste cooking among the areas it expects consumers to zero in on next year.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2022