Store Operations: Page 60
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On Special: Sprouts produce
Celery sales are booming in the Phoenix-based grocer's core category, while a focus on shopper education aims to deepen loyalty and spur demand.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 20, 2019 -
Retrieved from Kroger on August 19, 2019
Kroger expands Express store pilot with Walgreens
The grocer will put mini stores inside 35 Walgreens in Knoxville, Tennessee while the drug retailer’s health and beauty brands will hit select Kroger locations in the same market.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 19, 2019 -
Target launches Good & Gather grocery brand
The retailer's largest store brand unveiling to date will be available in stores and online next month and will replace its existing Simply Balanced and Archer Farms lines.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 19, 2019 -
The newest trend in meal kits: school lunches
Companies like Yumble and Nurture Life are catering to kids' food preferences as parents look for healthy, convenient school-year solutions.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Micro-grocery stores keep growing
A small market in downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan is the latest addition to a trend that's unfolding among independents and large grocers alike.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 16, 2019 -
Record sockeye salmon catch drives sales for grocers
With more than 43 million salmon caught in Alaska's Bristol Bay over the summer, retailers have had an abundant supply of fish to offer consumers.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 16, 2019 -
BrightFarms names new CEO to lead expansion
Founder Paul Lightfoot will maintain the role of president of the company as it continues to scale nationally.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Meet the multi-format store
Denver's Choice Market is a c-store, grocer and fast-casual restaurant that does nearly a third of its business online — and it has big growth plans.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Grocers look to grab-and-go as a differentiator
Quick meals and sides are prevalent at the grocery store, but retailers have to execute well if they want to profit.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 13, 2019 -
Sponsored by National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Plant-based meat substitutes drive headlines, beef drives sales
A look beyond headlines to put meat substitutes in context with sales and consumer perceptions.
Aug. 12, 2019 -
Ahold Delhaize introduces private label products for kids
The extension to its Nature's Promise line, featuring sparkling seltzer water and squeezable fruit pouches, will be available at all banner stores by the end of the year.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Why is Whole Foods throwing a party?
The grocer has tapped Austin-based startup Packed Party to supply its stores with a line of colorful, high-end decorations, cups, drinkware and other supplies.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 9, 2019 -
Thirstie CEO sees major growth ahead for alcohol delivery
The alcohol e-commerce and logistics company is seeing a surge in demand and plans to have 500 retail partners by the end of the year.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Food Lion wants to spur better-for-you purchases
The chain's integration with the Healthy Solutions app could save shoppers up to $50 a week on healthy foods.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Aug. 7, 2019 -
Sponsored by RELEX Solutions
Where grocery retail is headed: The year in trends
In grocery, change is the new normal. Track today’s trends and how grocers are staying competitive.
Aug. 6, 2019 -
With tariffs looming, shoppers say they'll adjust spending
A survey from Shopkick finds that 60% of consumers plan to change their shopping habits if tariffs on Chinese goods go into effect on September 1.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 6, 2019 -
Snap Kitchen expands meal delivery to 15 markets
The company, which began as a brick-and-mortar retailer, now fills orders in San Antonio, Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 5, 2019 -
How grocery meals are evolving
Prepared foods and meal solutions have become a mainstay at grocery stores across the country, from small operators to national chains. This summer, Grocery Dive is taking a closer look at some of the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping consumer demand and the future of prepared foods. ...
By Grocery Dive team • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Shoppers drink to their health at in-store beverage bars
From bean-to-cup coffee to fresh juices made daily, in-store beverage services give shoppers a reason to frequent their favorite retailers.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
Inside the store: QFC's new Seattle flagship
The Kroger banner's first new store in nearly a decade features dining, a local assortment and extras like a mini mushroom farm.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2019 -
Impossible Burgers are coming to grocery shelves in September
The plant-based burger maker announced a large co-packing agreement with OSI Group to help it increase production as it joins competitor Beyond Meat in stores.
By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Albertsons names Starbucks veteran as strategic sourcing VP
Jonathan Gardner, who spent nine years with the beverage giant, will help lead the expansion of Albertsons' goods not for resale division.
By Lauren Manning • July 31, 2019 -
Deep Dive
Beyond bottles: How today's drink packages quench consumers' thirst
Resealable cans, portability, sustainability and reinvented user experiences are helping beverage companies drive retail sales.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2019 -
Report: 98% of alternative meat buyers also buy meat
Nielsen’s research shows that most meat eaters aren’t making a permanent switch to protein alternatives anytime soon.
By Lauren Manning • July 29, 2019 -
Column
Pardon the Disruption: Standing out in the 'sea of sameness'
Amid relentless competition and an increasingly digital business, grocers have to adjust the ways they market themselves to customers.
By Jeff Wells • July 26, 2019
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