Center Store: Page 2

  • Good & Gather sparkling water at a Target in Washington, D.C.
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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 • Feb. 20, 2024
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    Target adds low-price private brand

    Dealworthy includes everyday basics and expands the retailer’s assortment of items that cost less than $1.

    By • Feb. 15, 2024
  • Center store aisle at a grocery store Explore the Trendline➔
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    Trendline

    Center Store

    As the grocery industry has increasingly embraced innovation, the center store has become an area where food retailers are looking to liven up the shopping experience. 

    By Grocery Dive staff
  • Meat at a Safeway in Washington, D.C.
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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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 • Feb. 14, 2024
  • Black Angus cattle can be seen in a green pasture through the slats of a wooden fence.
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    Preston Keres. (2021). "202107122-FPAC-PJK-0386_TONED" [photograph]. Retrieved from USDA.
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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
  • Packages of truffles and empanadas.
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    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 • Feb. 7, 2024
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    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 • Jan. 31, 2024
  • Person shopping with phone in the produce aisle at a grocery store
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    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 • Jan. 29, 2024
  • A red storefront entrance with a white dot-in-circle logo and an "order pickup" sign on the door. Trees and blue sky with white clouds on the right.
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    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
  • Packaged meat is displayed at a grocery store.
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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 • Jan. 24, 2024
  • Close-up of a table set up for a holiday meal with red and black checkered napkins, a salad bowl and sparkling glasses.
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    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 • Nov. 15, 2023
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    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
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    Retrieved from Albertsons on November 13, 2023
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    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 • Nov. 13, 2023
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    Lidl joins the Thanksgiving discount battle

    The discounter’s under-$30 meal includes a 13-pound frozen turkey along with pumpkin pie ingredients and a variety of sides such as sweet potatoes, rolls and baby carrots.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
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    Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving plans but are seeking more savings

    Price-conscious consumers say they’re willing to dig deeper to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table, but grocers still need to help them along with smart discounts, Circana noted in a report.

    By • Nov. 6, 2023
  • Unrecognizable black father carrying Thanksgiving turkey while serving it for his family in dining room.
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    Target brings Thanksgiving meal for under $25 to the table

    The retailer’s four-serving feast includes a 10-16 pound turkey at less than $1 per pound and various sides for less than $5 each.

    By • Nov. 1, 2023
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    Retrieved from Target.
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    On Special: Retailers look to scare up strong candy sales this fall

    Halloween alone drives around $6 billion in confectionary retail sales annually, but inflation may spook shoppers out of purchasing sweets this year.

    By • Oct. 31, 2023
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    Gelson’s debuts ‘exclusive’ wine club

    The Southern California grocer’s new program offers four package options, including three white wines for $200 or six bottles with a mix of red and white for $450.  

    By • Oct. 30, 2023
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    Sprouts debuts private label holiday line

    All of the items in the grocer's limited-time line are made with “better-for-you” ingredients and will be available in stores starting this week.

    By • Oct. 27, 2023
  • Frozen section in a grocery store.
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    Frozen food sales run into headwinds from inflation

    Sales in the category were up almost 8% during the 12 months that ended July 2, but unit sales sagged 5%, according to research released Tuesday by FMI – The Food Industry Association and the American Frozen Food Institute.

    By • Oct. 26, 2023
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    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
  • An image of the sign for a ShopRite supermarket as photographed on March 18, 2020 in Plainview, New York.
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    ShopRite supermarket with hardware store set to open in New Jersey

    The supermarket, owned by Wakefern Food member RoNetco Supermarkets, will be the first in the chain to feature a True Value hardware department.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
  • Collection of products sold at Whole Foods
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    Whole Foods outlines 2024 food trends

    The grocer predicts plant-based products with more vegetables, the use of buckwheat and brands that promote water conservation will be popular next year.

    By • Oct. 20, 2023
  • Sign that says Dom's Kitchen and Market surrounded by Christmas trees and string lights.
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    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
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    How Dom’s new CEO is building a ‘food experience’ in Chicago

    As it deepens its presence in the city's evolving grocery landscape, the young retailer is looking to stand out with its quality meal offerings, curated assortment and neighborhood hub atmosphere.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023
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    Aldi unveils Thanksgiving price reductions of up to 50%

    The German discounter’s savings on holiday staples will run from Nov. 1 to the end of 2023.

    By • Oct. 17, 2023
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    Hy-Vee partners with Samsung to bring digital displays to all stores

    The screens, which will be placed in areas like food courts and deli counters, will feature live cooking demos, promotions, recipes and other content.

    By • Oct. 10, 2023