Foodservice: Page 9
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Meal kit makers continue to evolve amid sales surge
Sun Basket just rolled out a line of ready-to-heat meals that can be prepared in about six minutes.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 13, 2020 -
Inside the store: Safeway's Capitol Hill location in Washington, DC
The grocer's first new store in the city since 2014, which opened Wednesday morning, features a walk-in wine cellar, specialty popcorn shop, raw oyster bar and 200 types of cheese.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Schnucks expands restaurant partnerships
The grocer has tapped several St. Louis eateries run by Black restaurateurs as it looks to add more grab-and-go options for shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • July 31, 2020 -
McDonald's to exit more than 100 Walmart stores
The fast food giant plans to close 200 underperforming outlets, more than half of which are inside Walmart locations.
By Jessica Dumont • July 29, 2020 -
Wegmans is permanently closing its Pub restaurants
The retailer announced it will close all 12 locations across three states to focus on adding new quick-service meal options.
By Jeff Wells • June 30, 2020 -
Deep Dive
Grocers ponder the future of their self-service stations
More than three months after shutting down, salad bars and hot bars are burning a hole in retailers' bottom lines. Getting them up and running safely and profitably is a major challenge, according to retailers, consultants and other sources.
By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • June 25, 2020 -
In-store meal kits are poised for a rebound
The format could yet prove its value as people continue to cook at home during the pandemic and new models emerge.
By Jessica Dumont • June 1, 2020 -
Target, Walmart and other stores damaged during protests
Grocers including Kroger, Cub Foods and Vons also had locations damaged over the weekend as looting and protests roiled cities across the U.S.
By Krishna Thakker • June 1, 2020 -
Bob Mariano launching new Chicago grocery chain
The longtime supermarket executive is jumping back into the business five years after selling his namesake chain to Kroger.
By Sam Silverstein • May 19, 2020 -
Meal kit sales are cooking amid the pandemic
HelloFresh nearly doubled its U.S. customer count in Q1, while restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Denny's are rolling out pre-portioned meals for pickup and delivery.
By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2020 -
Sponsored by Shipt
From the desk of Shipt Chief Operating Officer, Bridget Fruit
The grocery industry is facing a challenge never experienced before – how do we serve communities, expedite the supply chain and keep shelves stocked, all while keeping patrons and employees safe?
By Bridget Fruit • May 4, 2020 -
Hy-Vee adds hot meals to curbside pickup
The grocer will now offer a variety of take-and-bake and freshly prepared meals through its Aisles Online ordering platform as more customers turn to takeout.
By Jessica Dumont • April 13, 2020 -
Panera, Subway sell groceries to fight coronavirus sales slump
Restaurants are opening up new revenue streams by offering pantry items — from bread to milk — and trying to alleviate shopper frustrations over long online grocery wait times.
By Emma Liem Beckett • April 8, 2020 -
H-E-B adds restaurant meals to prepared foods sections
The grocer has teamed up with local restaurateurs in San Antonio and Houston to support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Jessica Dumont • April 6, 2020 -
Hy-Vee to replace Market Grilles with Wahlburgers
The company's 21 full-service restaurants will transition to the popular burger brand by this summer.
By Krishna Thakker • March 12, 2020 -
Grocers need to improve foodservice to win meal dollars, report says
Retailers need to think more like restaurants and make changes to its offerings to remain competitive, according to recommendations from Kearney and FMI.
By Jessica Dumont • March 5, 2020 -
Target boosts deli offering with Boar's Head
The retailer will roll out grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, sliced meats and cheese from the popular deli brand in up to 200 stores this year.
By Jessica Dumont • March 2, 2020 -
Meijer opens sushi restaurant and craft beer bar
The new concept serves beer from local Bell's Brewery to accompany chef-made rolls and non-sushi dishes like Asian chicken wings.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 13, 2020 -
This year's Super Bowl promises to bring more shoppers online
Demand for game day eats could drive first-time customers to make purchases from services including Instacart, Shipt and Amazon Fresh.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 29, 2020 -
Amazon Go will soon offer hot food and fountain soda
A San Francisco location recently closed for renovations and informed customers it's adding more meal and beverage options, including espresso.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 28, 2020 -
Publix's new digital deli counter to deliver customized sandwiches
The grocer is partnering with Instacart to deliver its popular subs and other made-to-order deli offerings to shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2020 -
On special: Albertsons' in-store bar
Talon Tap & Spirits serves up signature cocktails, made-to-order food and weekly events at the retailer's Meridian, Idaho flagship.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020 -
Demand for prepared foods jumped 11%, report says
Two-thirds of consumers purchase prepared foods at least three times per month compared to only 55% in 2017, according to Technomic.
By Lauren Manning • Jan. 7, 2020 -
Mariano's focuses on store updates in lieu of expansion
Kroger has spent $150 million remodeling stores since acquiring the brand four years ago, and plans to spend $20 million this year to touch up around 15 more.
By Lauren Manning • Jan. 7, 2020 -
Deep Dive
6 grocery trends to watch in 2020
Simplifying apps, evolving in-store dining and expanding micro-fulfillment will be on the menu for retailers in the year ahead, experts say.
By Jeff Wells , Jessica Dumont , Krishna Thakker • Jan. 6, 2020