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H-E-B bolsters presence in Dallas-Fort Worth region
The imminent opening of a location at the Alliance Town Center marks the Texas grocer’s first store in Fort Worth.
By Peyton Bigora • March 29, 2024 -
On Special: How grocers are catching more seafood business
Shoppers who buy seafood during a trip to the grocery store spend twice as much on average than those who don't, according to a recent FMI report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 21, 2024 -
Kroger adds new seafood items to private brands lineup
The new oven- and microwave-ready options span the grocer’s Private Selection, Kroger and Home Chef brands, and are presented as easy meal solutions that streamline seafood preparation.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 15, 2024 -
Grocery inflation hits a fresh low
Food-at-home prices rose in February at a 1% annual rate — the slowest pace since June 2021 — the federal government reported Tuesday.
By Sam Silverstein • March 13, 2024 -
Mapping Publix’s growth throughout the Southeast
The Florida-based company opened 45 stores in 2023 as it looks to strengthen its position against rapidly evolving competition.
By Peyton Bigora • March 13, 2024 -
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Inside the store: How a reimagined Walmart supercenter is elevating grocery shopping
A visit to the retailer’s newly refreshed store in Germantown, Maryland, sheds light on ways the mass retailer is using its remodeling projects to attract shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • March 12, 2024 -
Food execs signal a strong appetite for M&A in 2024
As Mondelēz, General Mills and other CPG firms scour the market for deals, high asking prices could remain a sticking point preventing some purchases from taking place.
By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2024 -
Whole Foods to debut new small-format stores
The Amazon-owned grocer’s Whole Foods Market Daily Shop concept aims to offer urban residents a scaled-down shopping experience.
By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2024 -
Private label sales hit a record in 2023
Store brands accounted for nearly 21% of grocery industry unit sales last year, an all-time high, according to newly released data from the Private Label Manufacturers Association.
By Sam Silverstein • March 4, 2024 -
Grocery Outlet talks private label launch, next steps for discounter acquisition
The company is looking to boost its baskets and margins with the private brand rollout later this year, executives told investors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 28, 2024 -
Aisles Abroad: A look at pricing efforts by grocers around the world
From shrinkflation labels to low-cost family meal deals, here’s how food retailers outside the U.S. are tackling consumers’ grocery budget concerns.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Food giants see opportunity to profit from consumers using weight loss drugs
Despite worries that the medications could dampen sales, Conagra, WK Kellogg and General Mills are among companies optimistic that sales for popcorn, frozen meals and even cereal could benefit.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2024 -
SpartanNash rolls out new premium private brand
The company says its latest label offers “gourmet flavors” with products including frozen pizzas, pastas, sauces, dressings and spices.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 21, 2024 -
How FMI is helping grocers continue private brand momentum
Following store brands’ soaring popularity, grocers now face the challenge of keeping their labels relevant for the long term, the trade group said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Target adds low-price private brand
Dealworthy includes everyday basics and expands the retailer’s assortment of items that cost less than $1.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 15, 2024 -
Inflation declines in January but remains a potent force
Food-at-home prices rose last month at a 1.2% annual rate, down from 1.3% during the previous month, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 14, 2024 -
House Democrats lay out farm bill priorities
The party is making it clear it will oppose any attempt to reduce funding for climate or food assistance.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 9, 2024 -
Good Food Holdings cooks up first private label brand
The New Coast Foraging Company line will offer “basics with a twist” and span the grocery operator’s five banners, CEO Neil Stern said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 7, 2024 -
Walmart announces ambitious 5-year growth plan
The retailer aims to build or convert more than 150 locations by 2029 and remodel 650 stores during the next 12 months.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Retail media to elevate in-store grocery experiences in 2024, experts say
As the marketing capability becomes a necessity for chain grocers, consumers can expect to see more digital screens, interactive kiosks and app features during their shopping trips this year.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Target to add 1K wellness products to stores
The retailer is introducing hundreds of exclusive items and has also launched an online wellness destination.
By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Shoppers shift away from traditional grocers, data shows
Supermarkets have lost ground since 2019 in categories such as meat and refrigerated seafood, while club stores and mass merchants have grown their market share, 210 Analytics and Circana found.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 24, 2024 -
How grocery shoppers are planning to celebrate winter holidays amid food cost concerns
Half of surveyed consumers said they’re concerned about rising prices for holiday celebrations, per findings from FMI – The Food Industry Association.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 15, 2023 -
CPGs diversify pack sizes to reach cost-pressured consumers
“We have more that we can do in the marketplace in the U.S., whether it be on the nature and the range of the can sizes and shapes or the PET bottles,” Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said on a recent earnings call.
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 13, 2023 -
Albertsons, Safeway fire up new premium pizzas under private label
The new pizza offerings expand the retailer’s selection of store brands at a time when high food prices continue to draw consumers to grocery stores for meal options.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 13, 2023