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Closing arguments in FTC’s case against Kroger-Albertsons merger set for Tuesday
As the three-week-long trial winds down, another legal proceeding over the deal is getting started in Washington state.
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Sponsored by ECRSThe appeal of free money: 8 reasons retailers need a digital coupon strategy
Despite having thousands of digital coupons available, many consumers are unaware they exist. The solution? A digital coupon strategy.
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On Special: How grocers are turning pizza into dough
Shoppers spent $7.4 billion on frozen pizza alone during the year that ended in July — more than on frozen breakfast foods, snacks or baked goods — according to figures from Circana.
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Driven by delivery, online grocery sales increase for third consecutive month
While all three fulfillment methods grew in August, recent promotions for subscription and membership programs focused on delivery.
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Deep DiveWhat will it take to unlock in-store retail media?
The technology is advancing rapidly, but without a consistent way to measure the impact of ad campaigns, grocers and CPGs may be left grappling with data, according to experts.
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Confusion persists with food traceability rule as compliance date nears
From reporting metrics to how the FDA investigation process works, several major questions loom for industries impacted by the rule, a new report found.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could Tesco become an e-commerce provider for US grocers?
The U.K. supermarket company is providing its grocery-picking gear to a New Zealand food co-op and has reportedly held talks with other retailers.
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H Mart links with DoorDash
The e-commerce provider will offer grocery delivery from over 75 of the Asian supermarket chain’s stores.
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Kroger reports sluggish results as merger decision looms
The grocer’s sales were flat during the second quarter, but it returned to profitability after posting a loss during the same period a year ago.
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Instacart focuses on diversifying tech, brand partners to fuel growth
The company is expanding its advertising base to include emerging brands and growing its retail partnerships by providing more services, CEO Fidji Simo said at a conference.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Who’s afraid of the digital grocery store?
Concerns that electronic shelf labels will fuel a Wild West of ever-changing product prices underscore the need for grocers to explain how new tech benefits consumers and workers.
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Online grocery prices decline in August at fastest pace in a decade: report
Digital prices for groceries fell by nearly 4% last month as overall inflation continued to cool, according to data from Adobe Analytics.
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Publix expands plans for Kentucky stores
The grocery chain has executed a lease in Elizabethtown — its 12th planned location in the Bluegrass State.
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As the clock ticks on the Kroger-Albertsons merger, the stakes for the grocers are rising, analysts say
“The opportunity cost of pursuing the merger over the past two years has been enormous for Kroger,” one business strategy expert said.
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Amazon Fresh gets new private brand, expanded Prime savings
The updates, which also include a revamped online storefront, highlight the retailer’s continued efforts to bolster the grocery banner.
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Stater Bros. launches online product sampling initiative
The program, in partnership with Mercatus and Swish Brand Experiences, allows the grocer and its CPG partners to personalize online shopping.
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How grocers are building their in-store music playlists
From customer demographics to worker preferences, supermarkets have several key factors to consider when curating their in-store audio.
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Family Dollar implements AI tech for category management, merchandising
The discount chain has selected Dunnhumby to power a platform aimed at localizing product assortment to better meet shoppers’ needs.
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Hannaford launches fraud awareness program
The grocery chain is providing informational brochures and tapping its pharmacists to teach older customers about scams.
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Retail workers hail New York’s new panic-button law
But the bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, which requires a host of safety measures to address store-based crime, was opposed by key trade groups.
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Dollar General and Dollar Tree see lackluster Q2 results but bright spot with consumables
Pressures on consumer spending are impacting both discounters, executives noted in their recent earnings calls.
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Save A Lot renovation project wraps up in Chicago
Ownership group Yellow Banana has reopened the first of six grocery stores it upgraded with support from a city grant.
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More than 47M people live in food-insecure households, USDA reports
More than 13% of U.S. households were food insecure in 2023, a slight uptick from the year before and a significant increase compared to 2020.
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Aldi hiring more than 13K new employees
The fast-growing discount grocer plans to bring on thousands of store and warehouse workers and increase its national average hourly pay.
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Albertsons launches private label centered on treats, gifts and décor
Overjoyed, the grocer’s first major store brand launch in several years, aims to “celebrate the joys of every day” with indulgent items, the company said.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: How strong can C&S be without Safeway?
In a letter that surfaced during the federal Kroger-Albertsons merger trial, C&S told the FTC it would be able to “compete more effectively” if the grocers divest a stronger banner.
