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Deep Dive
Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores
As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.
By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020 -
Retrieved from Globe Newswire on July 20, 2020
Albertsons adds new private label frozen desserts
The company has rolled out 13 new private label dessert items, including four types of ice cream, three kinds of sorbet, and six plant-based products made with oat milk and coconut milk.
By Krishna Thakker • July 20, 2020 -
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Product availability tops shoppers' worries as they look ahead, research shows
People are less concerned about the cost of food after the pandemic, and only a fraction are worried about access to online grocery services.
By Sam Silverstein • July 10, 2020 -
Consumers are stocking up on snacks during the pandemic
Research firm NPD Group said consumption increased 8% in April, with savory and sweet options among the most popular selections.
By Jessi Devenyns • July 7, 2020 -
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Healthy food is on the menu as coronavirus improves eating habits
The pandemic has accelerated demand for plant-based meat and immunity-boosting products from companies such as Impossible Foods and Unilever.
By Christopher Doering • July 2, 2020 -
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Thrive Market launches frozen meals
The online retailer is tapping into the growing category with a private label line of 11 single-serve bowls and skillets.
By Krishna Thakker • June 24, 2020 -
Food allergies affect 1 in 4 consumers, study says
An estimated 85 million people spend $19 billion annually to avoid purchasing products with the top nine allergens, according to new research from FARE.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 23, 2020 -
Most shoppers plan to keep loading their pantries, survey finds
A PwC survey found that customers are still worried about their safety and until COVID-19 is fully resolved, they plan to continue stocking up and avoiding restaurants.
By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2020 -
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DoorDash teams up with CVS for same-day delivery
This is the first pharmacy partnership for the delivery platform, which has been steadily expanding with retailers.
By Jessica Dumont • June 17, 2020 -
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Deep DivePrivate label prospects brighten as recession hits cash-strapped consumers
Even before the pandemic, sales growth in the sector was forecast to outpace that of national brands for the fourth straight year, according to IRI.
By Christopher Doering • June 17, 2020 -
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How the pandemic could fundamentally alter store layouts
Backrooms will grow to fill online orders and retail floors will become smaller and more focused on shopper experiences, according to one expert.
By Jeff Wells • June 8, 2020 -
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Walmart commits to sustainably sourced canned tuna
The retailer will begin updating its Great Value tuna supply chain this summer and hopes to source all of its canned tuna sustainably by 2025.
By Jessica Dumont • June 8, 2020 -
Lillianna Byington/Grocery Dive
Will the center store boom last?
From canned tuna to beans and rice, consumers are returning to shelves they strayed from. Companies and analysts say this trend could continue as shoppers face economic challenges.
By Lillianna Byington • June 1, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Whole Foods, King Soopers top rankings of plant-based food sellers
According to a report from The Good Food Institute, the two companies had the best overall rankings across all categories, including product assortment, merchandising and marketing.
By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020 -
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Ahold Delhaize outlines plans for two automated frozen warehouses
The previously announced expansion of its cold storage space will serve the retailer's Northeast and Mid-Atlantic brands.
By Krishna Thakker • May 14, 2020 -
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Why PepsiCo launched 2 new direct-to-consumer sites
Snacks.com and PantryShop.com are part of the company's efforts to meet consumers where they shop, as e-commerce becomes a bigger part of their buying habits.
By Christopher Doering • May 12, 2020 -
Giant Food Stores taps craft brewer for special collaboration
The beer called "Hazy Little Giant" will launch at 103 Pennsylvania stores on May 1 as more consumers turn to the beverage amid the pandemic.
By Krishna Thakker • May 1, 2020 -
7 in 10 consumers are buying more frozen food amid pandemic, survey finds
The American Frozen Food Institute expects the category to be in high demand even after the coronavirus crisis subsides, although analysts aren't as sure.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 30, 2020 -
During pandemic, consumers prioritize product availability over brand loyalty
With less choice on the shelves, American consumers are opting to try new brands of the same product rather than look elsewhere, recent surveys have found.
By Jessi Devenyns • April 14, 2020 -
Alcohol sales spike as consumers stockpile amid COVID-19 pandemic
Year-over-year increases last month were largest for spirits, followed by wine and then beer, flavored malt beverages and cider, according to Nielsen data.
By Lillianna Byington • April 2, 2020 -
Grocers put limits on popular items as consumers stock up
Wegmans and Publix have joined Kroger in limiting purchases of items like hand sanitizers, health masks and toilet paper as coronavirus anxiety grows.
By Krishna Thakker • March 11, 2020 -
Courtesy of Raley's
Raley's wine buyer masters his craft
Director of alcohol and beverage Curtis Mann, who has been with the California grocer since 2013, joins an elite group as a Master of Wine.
By Jessica Dumont • March 6, 2020 -
Expo West postponed amid coronavirus fears
New Hope Network plans to announce a new date for the show in mid-April and has set up a rebate fund of $5 million to help small businesses impacted by the change.
By Lillianna Byington • March 3, 2020 -
Big CPGs warn of financial hit from coronavirus as global outbreak worsens
Coca-Cola, Mondelez, Unilever and General Mills were among the companies who said the epidemic has reduced sales in China.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Opinion
When Amazon hasn't cracked the code on online alcohol, how can grocers?
Between robot delivery services and experiential pop-ups, retailers are finally innovating, but one category has yet to take a leap forward and that's alcohol, writes Zac Brandenberg, CEO of Drinks.
By Zac Brandenberg • Feb. 18, 2020
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