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  • Piggly Wiggly joins Healthy Savings program

    Participating shoppers will be able to get discounts on healthy foods at all the grocer's Midwest stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. 

    By Lauren Manning • May 10, 2019
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    Eataly to enter Texas with new Dallas location

    The beloved Italian marketplace will open a three-story site inside the popular NorthPark Center shopping mall in 2020.

    By Jennifer Sweeney • May 9, 2019
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    Fresh fruit sales declined in Q1

    Produce sales overall remained steady to start the year, with notable gains in the vegetable category, according to the latest quarterly report from the United Fresh Produce Association.

    By Lauren Manning • May 9, 2019
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    GrubMarket makes another West Coast acquisition

    The San Francisco e-grocer is using newly raised capital to buy companies that will support expansion of its supply chain and diminish competition. 

    By Jessica Dumont • May 8, 2019
  • Nestlé to exit direct store delivery for frozen pizza and ice cream

    The switch will shutter eight frozen distribution centers and inventory transfer points, cut out middlemen and eventually produce savings for the company.

    By Jessi Devenyns • May 8, 2019
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    HelloFresh, Home Chef test new in-store offerings

    HelloFresh has a new spring-themed line while Home Chef is launching ready-to-eat meals at Kroger stores.

    By Lauren Manning • May 7, 2019
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    Buy 'local'? The term is murky for shoppers, survey says

    Meat and dairy from the same state, produce and eggs from the same town and shelf-stable items made in the U.S. all qualify as "local" to consumers, according to a Nielsen survey. 

    By Lauren Manning • May 3, 2019
  • Parents embrace discounts, digital coupons and e-commerce

    Many also choose grocery stores for services like prepared foods and click-and-collect, according to a report from marketing firm Valassis.

    By Jessica Dumont • May 3, 2019
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    Are frozen foods the next meal kit?

    Mosaic Foods, a subscription-based startup founded by Blue Apron's former director of operations, plans to deliver healthy frozen meals to customers across the Northeast.

    By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019
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    Report: Millennials and Gen Z love baked goods, but hate food waste

    A recent report funded by the American Bakers Association showed 48% of younger generations would try a product if the ingredients were responsibly sourced. 

    By Cathy Siegner • May 2, 2019
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    Sprouts beats Q1 estimates, reports 60% delivery growth

    The natural grocer said customers are increasingly recognizing it as an omnichannel destination as delivery now reaches all of its markets.

    By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019
  • Schnucks adds Deli Order Ahead service to mobile app

    The new feature, which will roll out to 18 stores in the Midwest, will offer deli items as well as prepared foods to shoppers who are short on time.

    By Lauren Manning • May 1, 2019
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    QFC goes dog-friendly in Seattle

    Pet startup DogSpot will supply the grocer with self-sanitizing, temperature controlled dog houses, making it easier for pet owners to include their pup in their grocery outing. 

    By Jessica Dumont • May 1, 2019
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    Kroger bakes up new artisan bread line

    Moulin Francais, the grocer's first European-style fresh bread label, is available in Denver, Houston and Dallas stores and will reach more markets this year.

    By April 30, 2019
  • Northgate Gonzalez Market launches new ad campaign

    The Hispanic grocer, which has 40 stores in Southern California, showcases fresh and prepared foods through a "Flashdance" inspired initiative. 

    By Lauren Manning • April 30, 2019
  • Wegmans dashes into meal delivery

    After piloting Wegmans Meals 2GO in New York, the grocer has teamed up with DoorDash to bring delivery of its popular prepared meals to 40 stores by year's end.

    By Jessica Dumont • April 30, 2019
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    Why more retailers are raising a glass to alcohol delivery

    Companies such as Thrive Market and Instacart see online alcohol sales driving bigger baskets and repeat purchases, and experts say it can offer better data for personalized offerings. 

    By Jessica Dumont • April 29, 2019
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    Lyft expands grocery rides program to 15 cities

    The program offers rides to and from stores starting at $2.50 for families in low-income or rural areas deemed food deserts.

    By Jennifer Sweeney • April 29, 2019
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    Consumers buy recalled products soon after they return to shelves, study says

    Bakery and meat shoppers were the most likely to start purchasing these goods again, according to Category Partners, with seafood lovers being the least forgiving.

    By Jessi Devenyns • April 26, 2019
  • Amazon adds condiments to fast-growing private label lineup

    The retailer is rolling out its first ever salsas, mustards, oils and vinegars under the Solimo and Happy Belly names.

    By Krishna Thakker • April 26, 2019
  • Whole Foods adds new in-store eateries in Florida and California

    American rotisserie Bird in the Hand and Nekter Juice Bar are part of the Friends of Whole Foods program, aimed at offering unique dining experiences.

    By Jennifer Sweeney • April 25, 2019
  • Walmart turns to transparency with its own beef supply chain

    Five hundred of its stores across the southeastern U.S. will carry Angus beef cuts such as steaks and roasts from regional providers.

    By Jessica Dumont • April 24, 2019
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    'Welcome to Walmart. May I take your order?'

    With popular local and fast-casual chains siphoning off mealtime dollars, some retailers have decided to bring them in-house.

    By Lauren Manning • April 22, 2019
  • Giant Food pilots produce prescriptions

    The grocer joins the "food as medicine" movement with its participation in the Produce Rx program, which launches with 500 customers from one Washington, D.C. store.

    By Jennifer Sweeney • April 22, 2019
  • Target unveils green, affordable household product brand

    Everspring, which includes 70 products ranging from toilet paper to multipurpose cleaner, takes another page from startup Brandless's playbook for affordable goods.

    By Daphne Howland • April 22, 2019