HelloFresh adds 1M US customers in Q1

The German meal kit company saw U.S. sales in the period reach $965 million, up 37% from the previous quarter. 

By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2021

Saladworks sees path to 'hundreds' more locations inside grocery stores

After capitalizing on shuttered salad bars nationwide, the restaurant chain plans to accelerate its rollout of full-service and ghost kitchen sites in the coming years. 

By Jeff Wells • May 4, 2021

7-Eleven aims to open more than 100 restaurants this year

"Today's opportunity is in the QSR space," Chief Operating Officer Chris Tanco said while announcing the chain's latest Evolution Store, which will house two eateries.

By Alicia Kelso • May 3, 2021

5 things produce managers get wrong when planning for spring holidays

Drive maximum sales and profit from your produce section when shoppers stock up for holidays.

May 3, 2021

Bringing sustainability to the consumer's plate

Grocers can help consumers meet their sustainability, taste and health goals, by promoting the benefits of Alaska seafood.

May 3, 2021

Farmstead finds its footing on the East Coast

The online grocer said early results in Charlotte, North Carolina, support its mid-market approach and have helped lay down a blueprint for its rapid expansion this year.

By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2021

Consumer demand for sustainable packaging holds despite pandemic

Younger generations are more willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly options, but many shoppers are misinformed about recycling, according to a survey from Trivium Packaging and Boston Consulting Group.

By Lauren Manning • April 27, 2021

Aisles Abroad: Asda's one-stop shop for plant-based products

The chain's "vegan butcher counter" aims to save shoppers the scavenger hunt of buying plant-based items. Similar concepts are starting to take hold in the U.S.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 26, 2021

Private label growth poised to reignite in 2021

Following a year when national brands led growth, store brands could benefit from shifting consumer behaviors and omni-shopping, according to NielsenIQ and ingredients supplier Kerry.

By Jeff Wells • April 23, 2021

Misfits Market brings in $200M as its valuation passes $1B

The direct-to-consumer grocer intends to use the Series C funding to increase the range of foods it sells and complete its West Coast expansion.

By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2021

Raley's turns California store into its second O-N-E Market

The conversion of the El Dorado Hills store into the healthy-foods-focused format ties into a multi-year effort to boost the grocer's health-oriented image.

By Sam Silverstein • April 20, 2021

Walmart expands grocerants with la Madeleine, Nathan's Famous

The retailer has partnered with the French bakery and cafe chain on a fast-casual format for 10 Dallas-Fort Worth area stores, while its tie-up with the hot dog chain is a part of its ghost kitchen trials. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 19, 2021

Inside the store: Choice Market's new frictionless flagship

The grocery-convenience retailer has introduced Choice: Now, a computer-vision system that will roll out across all of its current and future stores.

By Jeff Wells • April 16, 2021

Remodeled Schnucks store to feature food hall, clothing store

The updated supermarket in Kirkwood, Missouri, will include branches of local restaurants and St. Louis clothier Arch Apparel.

By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2021

Walmart establishes policy to protect pollinators

The retailer outlined new guidelines for fresh produce suppliers, along with sharing how it plans to combat habitat loss.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2021

Report calls for c-stores to steer further toward food

Several leading advisors note that "existential threats" like the shift to electric vehicles and growing delivery demand necessitate an increasing focus on meals, groceries and services.

By Jeff Wells • April 13, 2021

Amazon unveils Aplenty, its newest private label food brand

The new line will soon include hundreds of sweet and salty snacks, frozen foods, baking mixes and standard pantry items in Amazon Fresh stores and online.

By Sam Silverstein • April 12, 2021

How Brioche has re-invigorated bakery

How COVID-19 has played a role in changing consumer demand on the bakery fixtures of America.

April 12, 2021

Asda improves availability and waste performance by adjusting demand forecasts with weather analytics

Incorporating analytics into a demand forecasting system to drive weather-based, store-level replenishment adjustments across a wide array of products.

April 12, 2021

Walmart is losing hundreds more in-store McDonald's

The burger chain is pulling out more of its restaurants as the pandemic hurts in-store traffic, The Wall Street Journal reported.

By Jeff Wells • April 9, 2021

Albertsons adds sustainable wines to private brands portfolio

The grocery chain is selling three wines under the Kalyana label as it looks to ramp up its environmentally friendly offerings.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2021

Whole Foods is now distributing its own beer

A small brewery located in one of the grocer's Houston stores is providing canned seasonal beers to all 36 Texas locations.

By Jeff Wells • April 7, 2021

These categories could slump for grocers as pandemic restrictions ease

Meat, herbs and spices are most likely to see declines as out-of-home eating increases, but consumers' new love for cooking offers an opportunity to mitigate the loss, a Numerator report finds.

By Lauren Manning • April 7, 2021

How Filipino grocer Island Pacific is building its private label lineup

As the chain looks to deepen loyalty among a wide range of shoppers, it's built a brand that offers traditional favorites like condensed creamers and cebuchon with a modern flair.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 6, 2021

Online grocery shopping quadruples since 2017, survey finds

More than six in 10 consumers overall say they shop for groceries online more now than they did pre-pandemic, according to PowerReviews.

By Lauren Manning • April 5, 2021