Center Store: Page 11

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    Grocery prices rise sharply as inflation hits new 40-year high

    The food-at-home price index rose 7.4% over the past year, with prices across five out of six major grocery categories going up, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    By • Feb. 10, 2022
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    Sustainability label claims are influencing more consumers, survey finds

    Nearly four in 10 U.S. consumers would be more likely to purchase a food product that highlights sustainable sourcing or other qualities, according to Cargill.

    By Chris Casey , • Feb. 8, 2022
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    New private label products outpace brand name offerings during pandemic, study finds

    Shopper intelligence firm Catalina also said inflation is causing store brands to highlight quality and value while the price differential with some national products shrinks.

    By Christopher Doering • Jan. 27, 2022
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    On Special: Why The Giant Company is adding plant-based sections

    Housing products in designated spaces is one of the merchandising strategies the Ahold Delhaize banner has found success with as it looks to grow its assortment. 

    By • Jan. 26, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    How grocers are managing the twin pressures of inflation and supply chain disruption

    Companies are turning to personalized promotions, private label and plain-old resourcefulness as they closely monitor the habits of their frustrated customers.

    By • Jan. 24, 2022
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    Gopuff launches its first private label line

    The delivery company plans to launch multiple store brands, beginning with Basically, which includes snacks, cleaning products and household goods.

    By • Jan. 18, 2022
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    Hy-Vee extends nationwide push with ship-to-home sites

    WholeLotta Good delivers more than 5,000 better-for-you products and builds on pet and grocery storefronts the grocer has recently launched.

    By • Jan. 14, 2022
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    Hy-Vee launches two ship-to-home services

    The grocer is expanding its reach with a new online pet shop and home goods assortment, and has more digital marketplace offerings in the works.

    By • Dec. 23, 2021
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    As food prices rise, survey finds thresholds where consumers stop buying

    Shoppers are willing to stomach higher jumps on lower-cost staples like milk and bread, but may also switch to less expensive brands, according to research from Ingredient Communications.

    By Samantha Oller • Dec. 10, 2021
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    Kroger has a new head of store brands

    Juan De Paoli, who most recently served as senior vice president of private label for Ahold Delhaize, has taken over the $26 billion business for the grocer.

    By • Dec. 1, 2021
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    Opinion

    How a grocer's size impacts consumer trust

    Large retailers envy intimacy and small ones envy scale, but expectations for each are not the same, write Katie Thomas and Tanya Moryoussef of Kearney.

    By Katie Thomas and Tanya Moryoussef • Nov. 29, 2021
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    The Giant Company to test technology to boost brands in the alcohol aisle

    Beginning in mid-December, shoppers will find an owl icon next to the prices for more than 150 brands in 15 stores and can scan a code with their phones to learn about the products. 

    By • Nov. 23, 2021
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    4 ways grocers are livening up their center store aisles

    Retailers are creating destinations in the core of their stores and adding new displays that break down traditional department barriers.

    By • Nov. 18, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    How retailers are modernizing the center store

    The pandemic has injected new life into many packaged goods departments. Here's how grocers are trying to build on that momentum and make center store a more compelling place to shop.

    Nov. 18, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    Grocers chase the promise of e-commerce personalization

    Customization tools like shoppable recipes and product recommendations are helping consumers cut through the clutter of center store. But retailers are only scratching the surface of what's possible.

    By • Nov. 16, 2021
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    Save Mart expands private label offerings

    The grocery company has added Crav'n-branded products, which include chips, snacks, cereals, frozen foods and desserts, to its Save Mart, Lucky California and FoodMaxx stores.

    By • Nov. 16, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    How local products can unlock potential in center store

    Grocers are turning to local to hit key corporate goals and liven up their packaged goods aisles. But experts say they must stay mindful about pricing, placement and providing support to small brands.

    By • Nov. 11, 2021
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    Inflation hits highest level in 30 years

    The Consumer Price Index for October rose 6.2% on an annual basis, while food-at-home prices rose sharply once again.

    By • Nov. 10, 2021
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    Online shopping habits are set to challenge center store's recent growth

    According to Grocery Dive's proprietary retailer and shopper surveys, consumers are more engaged than ever with center store, but the shift to online is creating new challenges.

    By , • Nov. 9, 2021
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    Aldi cuts prices on Thanksgiving essentials as inflation roars

    As it did last year, the discount grocery chain is offering a basket of traditional holiday foods, including a turkey, pumpkin pie and sweet potatoes, for under $30.

    By • Nov. 9, 2021
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    Hy-Vee unveils gluten-free private label line

    The grocer's new Good Graces brand has more than 30 products spanning center store, including frozen pizza, cheddar puffs, granola, pastas and soups, with 60 more items in development.

    By • Nov. 4, 2021
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    Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond launch e-commerce site

    The home goods retailer and its Buybuy Baby chain are now selling more than 25,000 items, including bedding, storage items and baby furniture, through the new marketplace.

    By • Updated April 6, 2022
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    On Special: How Gelson's is pairing alcohol with experiences

    The grocery chain offered star-studded virtual tastings during the pandemic, and now it's adding more in-store wine bars as well as private label selections.

    By • Oct. 20, 2021
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    By the numbers: Plant-based food sales and prices

    The trendy segment is selling fast and growing at a quicker rate than traditional products. Data from SPINS details these increases and shows how close some categories are to reaching price parity.

    By Megan Poinski • Oct. 19, 2021
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    Deep Dive

    6 ways to boost plant-based products in grocery stores

    From category managers to dedicated shelf space, grocers have several areas to explore to make merchandising easier for alternatives to animal-based items.

    By , Megan Poinski • Oct. 18, 2021