More consumers say grocers are ‘on my side’ when it comes to health

Half of consumers surveyed by FMI believe grocers align with their health goals — a figure that’s up from last year but still leaves plenty of room for improvement.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2023

How grocers are innovating in foodservice

As consumers increasingly turn to retailers for semi- and fully-prepared meal offerings, here’s what Publix, Vallarta Supermarkets, Albertsons and other grocers are cooking up.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 11, 2023

Blue Apron to debut fresh pre-made, non-frozen meals

The Prepared & Ready line consists of 16 new single-serve options, with plans to add more meals to the line as 2024 progresses.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 8, 2023

Kroger, Kitchen United shutter in-store ghost kitchens

The ghost kitchen firm, which had eight locations with the grocery chain, said it is moving away from physical locations to become a software company.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Nov. 28, 2023

Consumers are taking a ‘hybrid’ approach to meal prep. Here’s how grocers can help.

The rise of combining scratch cooking with prepared foods from grocery stores is expected to continue next year, per new research from FMI – The Food Industry Association.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 27, 2023

Sprouts expands partnership with Phoenix coffee chain

Following a successful pilot, the grocer opened a Press Coffee bar in a store in Scottsdale, Arizona, in November with plans to bring the concept to three more locations.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 21, 2023

Publix’s holiday meal bundles available for delivery through Instacart

The heat-and-serve meals build on the trend of food retailers bringing convenience to shoppers this holiday season. 

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 20, 2023

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

Foodservice ‘renaissance’: How grocers are spicing up their deli and premade meals

As supermarkets increasingly replace restaurant meals, they’re looking to offer better prices alongside flavor innovation, deals and new shopping experiences.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2023

Order up! How grocers are replicating the restaurant experience in retail

As the gap widens between grocery and restaurant prices, food retailers see an opportunity to turn up the heat on their made-to-order meals to lure cost-conscious consumers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2023

How Hershey is reinventing candy displays

Agile fulfillment means stores receive customized displays with the right mix of products at the right volume.

By Scott Dunkley, Director, Customer Portfolio & Matt Hawley, Director, Annville Fulfillment Center, The Hershey Company • Oct. 23, 2023

4 sustainable packaging choices – and why they matter

A true steward of the planet looks at every variable when selecting a packaging product.

Oct. 23, 2023

Leading by design: How Hershey is helping retailers create buzz-worthy spaces

Through retail environmental design, the company works with retailers to solve problems and design tailored experiences.

By Stephan Calhoun, Senior Manager, Retail Environmental Design, The Hershey Company • Oct. 9, 2023

Instacart debuts initiatives to improve food accessibility for patients, seniors

The online grocery company’s new programs aim to bolster healthy food access to shoppers in need, including post-operative and post-partum individuals. 

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 5, 2023

On Special: The power of supermarket sushi

The seafood specialty offering has grown into a store staple. Now, grocers are crafting new dishes and in-store destinations to rival sushi restaurants.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2023

Kroger launches Hispanic-inspired private label brand

Mercado consists of more than 50 products, including fresh meat, beverages, snacks, sides and desserts.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 3, 2023

What is a queue worth? Hershey is answering that question—and then designing it

Well-designed queues are beneficial to retailers and shoppers alike.

Oct. 2, 2023

Hannaford debuts initiative focused on child nutrition

The grocer’s Snack Pals Plates feature illustrations of characters and nutritional information about building a well-balanced meal.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 26, 2023

The power of printed circulars: Fueling multichannel success in reaching today’s consumers

Dive into the resurgence of print circulars and the secret to captivating today's consumers.  

Sept. 18, 2023

Kroger Health tie-up offers medically tailored meals to people with chronic conditions

The new partnership with Performance Kitchen expands the grocery company’s healthcare arm’s efforts to offer preventative care through food.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 15, 2023

Uber partners with Save Mart and The Fresh Market for grocery delivery

As it expands its reach in online grocery sales, the e-commerce company will serve more than 190 Save Mart, Lucky and FoodMaxx stores as well as all 161 of The Fresh Market’s locations. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2023

Hy-Vee links with Uber to offer grocery delivery across the Midwest

The grocery chain now offers e-commerce services in conjunction with each of the three major online marketplaces in addition to its own platform.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 14, 2023

How grocers have gotten creative with their sustainability efforts so far in 2023

Food retailers have deployed a variety of tactics this year, from rolling out upcycled private label products to introducing new recycling initiatives, as they look to become more eco-friendly.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2023

Target will offer free carside Starbucks delivery at over 1K stores

Shoppers will be able to add the coffee company’s items to their Drive Up orders at 1,700 locations by October, in a boost to the coffee giant’s licensed store strategy.  

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Aug. 9, 2023

Raley’s begins renovations to offer Starbucks in stores

During phase one, two California locations and one Nevada storefront will undergo conversions to offer the renowned coffee brand, which is replacing Peet’s Coffee. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 7, 2023