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7 burning questions facing the grocery industry
As consumers continue to battle inflation and the Kroger-Albertsons merger looms, several industry challenges are top of mind for food retailers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Wegmans readies first store in Connecticut
The grocery chain has started hiring for its upcoming location in Norwalk.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Boar’s Head expands meat products recall
The company is recalling an additional 71 meat and poultry goods after its initial recall due to the presence of listeria.
By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Kroger adds fresh produce brand to private label portfolio
The grocer’s Field & Vine line includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries from U.S. farmers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 31, 2024 -
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Can Stop & Shop win in the Northeast?
The chain’s ability to improve its fortunes will depend heavily on its ability to sharpen its image as a local grocer, experts said.
By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2024 -
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How grocers are handling the listeria outbreak in deli meats
Stop & Shop, Big Y and Giant Food are among the grocers that have announced precautionary measures, including temporarily closing deli counters.
By Peyton Bigora • July 30, 2024 -
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ColumnInside the Store: Jungle Jim’s serves up the Disney World of grocery stores
What started as a produce stand in a parking lot in the 1970s has become an international foods extravaganza with two stores in the Cincinnati area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Healthy Family ProjectHealthy Family Project serves up a fresh approach for back-to-school
Healthy Family Project is helping families get ready for a smooth transition back to school with tips and tricks, featuring registered dietitian-approved produce-packed meal ideas that make healthy eating easy and enjoyable for the whole family.
July 29, 2024 -
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Thrive Market unveils new quality standards
The specialty e-grocer’s new standards ensure all products it sells are non-GMO, free of more than 1,000 restricted ingredients and follow sustainable and ethical practices.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated July 24, 2024 -
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Instacart partners with New York’s largest healthcare provider to bolster food access
The tie-up with Northwell Health is focusing first on supporting expectant mothers in food-insecure communities.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated July 18, 2024 -
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New Whole Foods partnership aims to reduce food waste
The tie-up with online surplus food marketplace Too Good To Go is intended to help the grocer meet its goal of cutting food waste in half by 2030.
By Peyton Bigora • July 17, 2024 -
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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • July 10, 2024 -
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Walmart pilots crop monitoring tech for informed produce purchasing
The retailer said its partnership with Agritask will strengthen its supply chain from field to store shelf.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 20, 2024 -
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Deep DiveIs Lidl poised to finally turn the corner in the US?
The grocer is making key merchandising changes and its chief customer officer sees “untapped potential.” But analysts say the discounter still faces a challenging road ahead.
By Sam Silverstein • June 17, 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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 17, 2024 -
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Sponsored by Alaska Seafood Marketing InstitutePromoting seafood’s health benefits drives sales
How Hy-Vee's dietitian team raised awareness and sales.
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 14, 2024 -
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Albertsons promotes new food assistance benefit for kids
The grocer’s foundation wants to boost participation in a new USDA program that awards families $120 per eligible child to spend on food this summer.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 13, 2024 -
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Discounters are winning as shoppers demand high quality and low prices: report
Chains like Aldi and Walmart are gaining ground with shoppers by stepping up their focus on fresh food and convenience, according to Boston Consulting Group.
By Sam Silverstein • June 12, 2024 -
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Whole Foods broadens quality standards for meat products
The grocer said it is looking to improve accountability and transparency as well as broaden the scope of suppliers it can work with.
By Peyton Bigora • June 11, 2024 -
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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 7, 2024 -
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Albertsons’ tie-up with Uber tackles food insecurity and food waste
The grocer tapped Uber Direct to create a delivery program that donates surplus food to food banks and local nonprofits in major U.S. cities.
By Peyton Bigora • June 5, 2024 -
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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 Catherine Douglas Moran • May 23, 2024 -
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On Special: Chicken sales cook as prices fall
Grocers are leaning into the protein as it continues to resonate with price-sensitive shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • 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
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