Center Store: Page 16


  • Wine consumption drops for the first time in 25 years

    Industry tracker IWSR also said people have consumed less beer annually since 2015, with 2019 volumes down 2.3%.

    By Christopher Doering • Jan. 16, 2020
  • Retailers could lose out on billions in online alcohol sales, report says

    Merchandising missteps and a lack of availability mean wine, beer and spirits sales aren't keeping pace with e-commerce growth.

    By Jan. 15, 2020
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    Walmart adds premium alcohol to its shelves

    The retailer is adding more craft beer, hard seltzers, spirits and upscale wine labels in a push that began last spring and will continue throughout this year.

    By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 3, 2020
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    Giant Food Stores introduces Berenstain Bears childcare center

    "The Treehouse" is one of five the grocer plans to open and will feature activities to educate children and inspire healthy habits.

    By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 23, 2019
  • SNAP ruling could cut 700K from program

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the rule restores the program's original intent, but opponents argue it strips benefits from people in need.

    By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 5, 2019
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    BJ's adds premium spirits to private label line

    The retailer's Wellsley Farms brand now includes vodka, Canadian whisky and Irish whiskey.

    By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 4, 2019
  • Snacking is rising to all occasions, report finds

    Innova Market Insights found more people are replacing meals with salty snacks, with 23% consuming them at lunch, 17% at dinner and 8% at breakfast.

    By Cathy Siegner • Dec. 2, 2019
  • Local grocery concept debuts in Denver

    Leevers Locavore, which opened its first store in the heart of the city, combines a grocery store with a food hall and focuses on locally sourced products.

    By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 2, 2019
  • Tops continues private label momentum with ice cream introductions

    The retailer's premium store brand has a new flavor along with two limited-edition selections timed to the holidays.

    By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 25, 2019
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    Kroger expands wine delivery for the holidays

    The grocer's direct-to-consumer home service added a "build-your-own pack" feature online and expanded coverage to Arizona, bringing its footprint to 19 states.

    By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019
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    Bashas' expands baby assortment by 50%

    The Arizona-based grocer is adding more than 600 items to complement its current family-focused offerings, including made-from-scratch cakes and supervised play centers. 

    By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 19, 2019
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    How serious a threat is Amazon's new grocery store?

    With new details emerging along with a confirmation from the company, experts weigh in on how the forthcoming chain might unsettle established retailers.

    By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 18, 2019
  • Aldi fuels e-commerce battle with alcohol delivery

    Following a similar announcement from Walmart, the discounter will offer home service from stores nationwide.

    By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 13, 2019
  • Walmart toasts to alcohol pickup at 2,000 stores

    The retailer will offer beer and wine through store pickup in 29 states, and will also begin alcohol delivery from 200 stores in California and Florida. 

    By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 31, 2019
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    Price Rite adds assortment of plant-based products

    As the retailer continues remodeling and refreshing store layouts, it's adding meat alternatives from Beyond Meat, Perdue and Pure.

    By Lauren Manning • Oct. 23, 2019
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    Frozen meals made for pressure cookers debut at Walmart

    Celebrities Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have backed the line, which is being billed as affordable, nutritious and quick to cook. 

    By Lauren Manning • Oct. 22, 2019
  • Kroger to equip home cooks with new kitchenware line

    The grocer will feature more than 80 products under the Allrecipes trademark, including bakeware, cutlery, food prep and storage containers. 

    By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 21, 2019
  • Private label sales growing four times faster than national brands

    A looming recession will only fortify store brands at a time when mass merchants and grocers have upped their game, says Coresight Research.

    By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2019
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    Inside the store: Save Mart's flagship in central California

    The prototype will feature a new in-store restaurant, farmstand-style produce department, house-smoked meats and a team of specialists in store departments.

    By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 3, 2019
  • 7 burning questions about Amazon's new grocery chain

    The company has a blank slate to create a fresh, differentiated experience. But its success in a saturated industry is not guaranteed.

    By Jessica Dumont , Oct. 2, 2019
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    On Special: Lidl Wine

    The "cornerstone" department is key to the discounter's premium-meets-value image — at least in the markets where it can sell.

    By Sept. 30, 2019
  • GMA will become the Consumer Brands Association in 2020

    The new name for the leading trade group reflects a focus on people who use the products and larger issues that unite suppliers, according to president and CEO Geoff Freeman.

    By Megan Poinski • Sept. 26, 2019
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    It's time to rethink availability vs. waste in your grocery supply chain

    Availability and waste share both a cause and a solution — and it all comes down to forecasts.

    Sept. 25, 2019
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    Whole Foods' CBD expansion reflects category 'explosion'

    The natural grocer announced plans to distribute CBD products at stores in 13 more states, while experts at Groceryshop discussed the unprecedented growth and increasing use cases for the category. 

    By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 20, 2019
  • The Fresh Market unveils new private label products and packaging

    The gourmet grocer will introduce new products to its Everyday Extraordinary and Signature lines and also offer seasonal items for fall. 

    By Lauren Manning • Sept. 17, 2019