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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 -
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ColumnInside 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 -
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Sponsored by KeHEElevated in-store experiences make all the difference for retailers
How do grocery retailers continue to differentiate themselves to drive in-store traffic? The answer lies in connecting with customers and providing a unique in-store experience.
March 11, 2024 -
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Lidl US names new chief commercial officer
The German grocery chain has also brought on its first chief customer officer stateside as well as vice presidents to oversee fresh operations and marketing.
By Sam Silverstein • March 7, 2024 -
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Biden admin looks to lower food prices by tackling concentration in the meat industry
The USDA finalized new standards under the Packers and Stockyards Act to crack down on deceptive contracts and retaliatory practices against livestock producers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 6, 2024 -
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Sponsored by PhononicGreen lighting greener policies that pay dividends in grocery retail
Going green doesn’t have to mean extra operating costs – new cold storage tech paves path forward to revenue growth.
March 4, 2024 -
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Earth Fare hires first in-house nutritionist
Rosanna Maffei will consult with the grocer’s staff and vendor partners to develop recipes and grab-and-go items that meet specific nutritional needs.
By Peyton Bigora • March 1, 2024 -
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Southeastern Grocers accepting supplemental health benefits with new partnership
NationsBenefits members can now buy approved healthy groceries and over-the-counter medications at Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie locations.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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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 -
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Ahold Delhaize, Instacart make pledges to White House anti-hunger initiative
The companies' commitments build on the grocery industry’s efforts to address hunger and boost access to food.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Iowa bill seeks to bring grocery options to underserved communities
Introduced by a state representative who formerly owned a food store, the proposed legislation would provide grants of $50,000 to $500,000 to grocers with up to 10 locations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Why Giant Food’s search for workers took it to a local prison
The mid-Atlantic grocer hires incarcerated people for roles in its fresh food distribution center through a work release program with a Maryland correctional facility.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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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 -
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FMI: 70% of food companies have health and nutrition strategies
As links between food choices and preventive medicine grow stronger, companies are hiring more medical professionals and looking into emerging trends like medically tailored meals.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 16, 2024 -
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HelloFresh to offer discounted meal kits to Cigna Healthcare members
The tie-up aims to make HelloFresh meal kits available as “a healthcare benefit” as consumers turn to food retailers for health and wellness guidance.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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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 -
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On Special: Grocers’ blooming floral departments
Supermarkets grew average floral department sales per store by about a third between 2019 and 2022, according to industry figures.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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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 -
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Ahold Delhaize sells two meat plants to Cargill
The grocery chain said it elected to transfer ownership of the facilities to the meat processor to “increase our focus on being leading omnichannel retailers.”
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Dollar General now sells fresh produce at more than 5K stores
The discounter is also deploying AI-based produce-ordering technology from Shelf Engine and plans to bring the platform to about 3,000 stores by the end of fiscal year 2023.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Kroger sets new produce supplier goal
The grocer is requiring its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management practices by the end of the decade to help create a more sustainable supply chain.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Fresh Thyme to expand local assortment through new partnership
Through Naturally Chicago’s Locally Made Retail Access Program, the specialty grocer will foster relationships with natural product businesses.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 26, 2024 -
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On Special: How grocers are beefing up in-store experience with meat counters
With fresh meat sales outpacing processed meats, offering a full-service counter could give grocers an edge and draw in more customers.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 25, 2024 -
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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 -
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Federal lawmaker seeks funds for USDA grocery-access program
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced a bill that would require the government to provide $50 million per year to the Healthy Food Financing Initiative.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 24, 2024
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