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    Pennsylvania grocers can soon toast to canned cocktails sales

    The new law, which takes effect mid September, comes at a time when the ready-to-drink cocktail category is booming.

    By July 22, 2024
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    The Fresh Market to expand near Washington, DC

    The specialty grocer plans to open two locations over the next three years, growing its presence in the metro area to four storefronts.

    By July 18, 2024
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    Whole Foods readies for national rollout of Daily Shop format

    The grocer also announced that the small-store concept’s second location will be in New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood.

    By July 16, 2024
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    Courtesy of Meijer
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    First Meijer Grocery store in Indiana opens

    The new location debuted Thursday, marking the second state of operation for the Midwestern retailer's supermarket format.

    By July 11, 2024
  • Canned goods at Whole Foods marked as discounted by a yellow tag that reads "Low Price"
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    Private brands hit record highs in unit and dollar share in first half of 2024

    Store brands’ year-over-year growth for both measurements outperformed that of national brands, according to Circana data shared by PLMA.

    By July 10, 2024
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    On Special: How grocers are scooping up summer ice cream sales

    New private brand options are among the ways retailers are looking to sweeten the deal for consumers craving the frozen treat.

    By , July 9, 2024
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    Kroger steps up drive to promote value

    The retailer will offer shoppers extra savings opportunities, free items and cut-rate access to its Boost membership program for a two-week stretch.

    By Updated July 9, 2024
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    Homeland introduces new in-store retail media network through latest partnership

    The Oklahoma-based regional grocer has tapped Quad to pilot in-store screens and retail media capabilities at 15 locations.

    By Updated July 11, 2024
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    Courtesy of Ahold Delhaize USA
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    Ahold Delhaize USA pilots crackers made with regenerative wheat

    The grocery company has partnered with Kellanova and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 2024
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    Private label momentum shows no signs of slowing

    Even if grocery prices fall, shoppers plan to continue purchasing store brands, new research from FMI — The Food Industry Association found.

    By June 17, 2024
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    Big Y expands Hispanic grocery selection at remodeled store

    As the chain works on modernizing locations, its newly reopened Massachusetts store now features food items shoppers said they had trouble finding.

    By June 14, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Will Walmart’s embrace of electronic shelf labels herald a digital pricing revolution?

    The retailer’s decision to bring ESLs to thousands of stores will showcase the technology on a large scale — and could spur other grocers to follow its lead.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • June 14, 2024
  • A delivery bag in front of bottles of alcohol in a store.
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    DoorDash ramps up alcohol delivery

    The e-commerce provider has expanded the delivery of beers, wines and spirits from several grocers and liquor stores including select Food Lion, Hannaford and Giant Food locations.

    By June 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of Target
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    Battle for the grill: Grocers turn up the heat on summer savings

    From ice cream trucks to grilling sweepstakes, here’s how grocers are looking to stand out to hungry consumers.

    By June 7, 2024
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    How different generations shop private label

    While older generations buy more private label goods across more categories, younger consumers are determining where they shop based on store brands, according to new research.

    By June 6, 2024
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    Save Mart to pay $1.6M to resolve expired product claims

    The grocery chain has reached a settlement over allegations it was selling items like over-the-counter medications and baby food past their “use by” dates.

    By June 5, 2024
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    Dollar General reels in self-checkout to fight shrink

    Over the last two quarters, the discounter has converted 12,000 stores away from the payment capability.

    By June 3, 2024
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    The Friday Checkout: Why Costco has a cult-like following

    From merchandising tactics to a treasure-hunt shopping experience, a recent Fortune article explores how the club retailer is locking in loyal customers.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • May 31, 2024
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    Courtesy of Kroger
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    Kroger revamps private label pet line

    The grocery company has added new varieties of dog and cat food and treats complete with redesigned packaging.

    By May 29, 2024
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    Courtesy of Target
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    Target wants to be a ‘big snacking and food destination’ this summer

    The company is adding 125 items to its Favorite Day and Good & Gather food brands as it looks to improve sales, its chief growth officer told investors.

    By May 23, 2024
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    Walmart goes bigger with new Neighborhood Markets

    Two new prototype stores include features that build on the retailer’s growing e-commerce business without hindering the in-store experience, the format’s chief executive said in an interview.

    By May 21, 2024
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    Target to lower prices on 5K items

    The initiative follows several recent moves by the retailer to appeal to value and price-sensitive consumers.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 20, 2024
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    Courtesy of Walmart
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    Walmart wants shoppers across incomes to feast on its new private brand

    Findings from Numerator suggest the retailer’s bettergoods line appeals to lower-income and higher-income consumers, but for different reasons.

    By Updated May 20, 2024
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    Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B

    The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.

    By Nate Delesline III • May 17, 2024
  • Inside a Whole Foods Market store in Washington, D.C., with end caps signifying a sale.
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    ‘Whole Paycheck’ no more? Whole Foods is ramping up value messaging.

    The specialty grocer’s store shelves in the Washington, D.C., area are coated in yellow discount tags signaling the retailer may be trying to appear more price-friendly to shoppers.

    By May 16, 2024