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Courtesy of Giant Food
Giant Food challenges shoppers to be #HealthyAtHome
The company will conduct a four-week campaign, led by its nutrition team, to encourage healthy eating and exercise among shoppers during COVID-19.
By Jessica Dumont • May 5, 2020 -
Permission granted by Shipt
Sponsored by ShiptFrom the desk of Shipt Chief Operating Officer, Bridget Fruit
The grocery industry is facing a challenge never experienced before – how do we serve communities, expedite the supply chain and keep shelves stocked, all while keeping patrons and employees safe?
By Bridget Fruit • May 4, 2020 -
Giant Food Stores taps craft brewer for special collaboration
The beer called "Hazy Little Giant" will launch at 103 Pennsylvania stores on May 1 as more consumers turn to the beverage amid the pandemic.
By Krishna Thakker • May 1, 2020 -
7 in 10 consumers are buying more frozen food amid pandemic, survey finds
The American Frozen Food Institute expects the category to be in high demand even after the coronavirus crisis subsides, although analysts aren't as sure.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 30, 2020 -
Permission granted by Tyson Foods
Trump orders meat plants to remain open despite outbreaks
As the number of plant closures continues to rise and supply concerns grow, the president invoked the Defense Production Act to keep production running.
By Lillianna Byington • Updated April 29, 2020 -
Retailers are hosting virtual job fairs
Sprouts Farmers Market and Publix are trying to safely find and hire new workers as they prepare to open new stores.
By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2020 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
Deep DiveHow grocers are filling the mealtime void during the pandemic
As homebound consumers re-connect with cooking and look for new prepared options, grocers are seizing the opportunity to once again become America's preferred meal providers.
By Jessica Dumont • April 27, 2020 -
Retrieved from Target on December 06, 2019
Target's digital sales skyrocket, but at the expense of profit
The retailer said it’s capitalizing on e-commerce demand in categories like grocery and gaining market share that will benefit it down the road.
By Jeff Wells • April 23, 2020 -
Publix buys up surplus produce and dairy for food banks
The retailer will buy up more than 150,000 pounds of Florida-grown fruits and vegetables over the next week and donate them to Feeding America.
By Jessica Dumont • April 23, 2020 -
During pandemic, consumers prioritize product availability over brand loyalty
With less choice on the shelves, American consumers are opting to try new brands of the same product rather than look elsewhere, recent surveys have found.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 14, 2020 -
Hy-Vee adds hot meals to curbside pickup
The grocer will now offer a variety of take-and-bake and freshly prepared meals through its Aisles Online ordering platform as more customers turn to takeout.
By Jessica Dumont • April 13, 2020 -
Stephenson, Ben. (2006). Retrieved from Flickr.
Seafood industry looks to retail for a lifeline as sales plummet
Fishermen and dealers are turning to government aid and a marketing campaign to help the sector as restaurant and foodservice closures remove a major source of revenue.
By Lillianna Byington • April 9, 2020 -
Permission granted by Panera Bread
Panera, Subway sell groceries to fight coronavirus sales slump
Restaurants are opening up new revenue streams by offering pantry items — from bread to milk — and trying to alleviate shopper frustrations over long online grocery wait times.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 8, 2020 -
Courtesy of H-E-B
H-E-B adds restaurant meals to prepared foods sections
The grocer has teamed up with local restaurateurs in San Antonio and Houston to support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jessica Dumont • April 6, 2020 -
Alcohol sales spike as consumers stockpile amid COVID-19 pandemic
Year-over-year increases last month were largest for spirits, followed by wine and then beer, flavored malt beverages and cider, according to Nielsen data.
By Lillianna Byington • April 2, 2020 -
Earth Fare founder among investors aiming to reboot bankrupt grocer
The group paid $1.9 million for four stores and plans to ultimately open several locations under the specialty brand name.
By Sam Silverstein • March 30, 2020 -
Blue Apron stock soars amid pandemic
The struggling meal kit company could be poised for a revival as coronavirus sweeps the nation and consumers look for alternatives to restaurant and grocery delivery.
By Jessica Dumont • March 19, 2020 -
Reeling from outbreak, Seattle announces grocery vouchers
Several thousand families who rely on public assistance will receive $800 to help them buy groceries at Safeway amid the coronavirus pandemic.
By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2020 -
Coronavirus concerns drive huge sales growth for pantry staples
As U.S. consumers prepare for long isolation periods to slow the spread of the virus, Nielsen says the nation is in a potentially transformative pattern.
By Megan Poinski • March 17, 2020 -
IGA looks to China operations for coronavirus guidance
Chinese supermarkets stretched to the limit by the crisis offer a glimpse of the challenges and solutions that grocers in the U.S. face.
By Sam Silverstein • March 16, 2020 -
Dollar General to accelerate grocery initiatives
The dollar retailer plans to double the scale of its DG Fresh self-distribution program and roll out produce to more stores than it previously forecast.
By Jeff Wells • March 13, 2020 -
Hy-Vee to replace Market Grilles with Wahlburgers
The company's 21 full-service restaurants will transition to the popular burger brand by this summer.
By Krishna Thakker • March 12, 2020 -
Retailers address store sanitization as coronavirus concerns mount
Companies like Walmart, Target and H-E-B are ramping up cleaning and pick-up efforts as consumers both stockpile products and avoid stores.
By Ben Unglesbee • March 11, 2020 -
Grocers put limits on popular items as consumers stock up
Wegmans and Publix have joined Kroger in limiting purchases of items like hand sanitizers, health masks and toilet paper as coronavirus anxiety grows.
By Krishna Thakker • March 11, 2020 -
Courtesy of Raley's
Raley's wine buyer masters his craft
Director of alcohol and beverage Curtis Mann, who has been with the California grocer since 2013, joins an elite group as a Master of Wine.
By Jessica Dumont • March 6, 2020
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