Store Operations: Page 49
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Walmart's Winemakers Selection gets a refresh
The retailer has relaunched its private label line in about 2,600 stores, featuring a new label, a pared-down assortment and a $5 price point.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 17, 2020 -
Permission granted by Cotton Blues Kitchen & Marketplace
From full-service to grocery hybrid: Why 1 restaurant chose to renovate during the pandemic
Cotton Blues Kitchen & Marketplace used the business slowdown to recreate the dining experience with a grocery market, grab-and-go and ready-to-heat items, and a smaller dine-in menu.
By Julie Littman • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of American Shaman
Balls Food Stores opens CBD mini market
Located inside a Price Chopper supermarket in Kansas City, Missouri, the concept by supplier American Shaman sells cannabis-based products including tinctures and sparkling beverages.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Grocery sales post small increase in July, reversing June's decline
Grocery industry sales still remain sharply elevated compared with 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of Foxtrot Market
Foxtrot Market wants to be the corner store of the future
The company that returned to its online roots during the pandemic now sees an opportunity to take its omnichannel approach to cities across the U.S.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Courtesy of Sun Basket
Meal kit makers continue to evolve amid sales surge
Sun Basket just rolled out a line of ready-to-heat meals that can be prepared in about six minutes.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Albertsons brings vertically farmed greens to stores
A partnership with farming technology firm Plenty will provide arugula, kale and lettuce to 430 California stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Courtesy of The Giant Company
The Giant Company has fresh protein prep in the bag
The grocer's new "Cook-In-Bag" private label line helps shoppers, who are cooking at home more these days, prepare main dishes like Mediterranean cod and Asian teriyaki chicken breasts.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Inside the store: Safeway's Capitol Hill location in Washington, DC
The grocer's first new store in the city since 2014, which opened Wednesday morning, features a walk-in wine cellar, specialty popcorn shop, raw oyster bar and 200 types of cheese.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger goes for endless aisles with new marketplace strategy
The grocer will introduce 50,000 products from third-party sellers this fall, effectively doubling the size of its Ship platform.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 11, 2020 -
CVS now stocks groceries from DTC site Public Goods
Following a trial run in January, the pharmacy chain is carrying Public Goods products like gluten-free cookies and seaweed snacks in 2,000 stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of Whole Foods
Whole Foods virtual campaign showcases 365 brand refresh
The retailer has updated branding on around 1,000 products so far and will host a series of online home economics classes to promote the new look.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 10, 2020 -
Gelson's offers Hatch chiles to go
In lieu of its annual chile-roasting festival, the grocer is letting shoppers pick up weekly orders at its stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 7, 2020 -
Dollar General continues 'Fresh' distribution push
The discount retailer continues its expansion of fresh and frozen goods with three announced facilities that will collectively deliver to around 4,500 stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Publix to close 2 Greenwise stores in South Carolina
The retailer told local media that the stores are too small and don't fit its current vision for the specialty format.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Courtesy of Wawa
Wawa to open first freestanding drive-thru
As it prepares for a post-COVID-19 world, the convenience operator will sell fresh meals and beverages from the new Pennsylvania location, which will open in December.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger launches recycling program for Simple Truth products
The retailer will team up with TerraCycle to help customers recycle flexible packaging from more than 300 items in the private label line.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of FreshDirect
FreshDirect goes for speed
The company that made its name in planned delivery wants to expand same-day service throughout its coverage area. But is it too late to the game?
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Plant-based meats are taking over retail
Shoppers at Publix, Walmart and Trader Joe's can now buy Impossible Burgers, while Beyond Meat is now selling at Sam's Club and BJ's.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Permission granted by Publix
Publix grows hydroponic produce at Greenwise store
The grocer has partnered with local firm Brick Street Farms to grow, pack and harvest lettuce right outside its Lakeland, Florida, location.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Walmart, Trader Joe's now carry Impossible Foods' meatless burgers
The plant-based company's main seller is now in more than 8,000 retail stores, a 50X increase over the past six months as shoppers clamor for meat alternatives.
By Krishna Thakker • July 31, 2020 -
Trader Joe's doesn't see its brands as racist
The grocer says reports that it had decided to drop labels like Trader José and Arabian Joe in response to a petition were not accurate.
By Sam Silverstein • July 31, 2020 -
Schnucks expands restaurant partnerships
The grocer has tapped several St. Louis eateries run by Black restaurateurs as it looks to add more grab-and-go options for shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • July 31, 2020 -
Wegmans opens its 2nd North Carolina store
The much-anticipated 103,000-square-foot location includes in-store dining options, imported meats, cheeses and wines, as well as locally sourced seafood and produce.
By Krishna Thakker • July 30, 2020 -
Sprouts sharpens its pitch to high-value shoppers
The natural foods retailer says it's seeing more of the health-conscious shoppers that it's targeting as part of a new long-term growth plan.
By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2020
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