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ColumnPardon the Disruption: What’s missing from grocers’ value playbook?
Consumers are cutting back on the amount of groceries they buy, and there’s no relief in sight. Here are a few thoughts on what else retailers can do to stem the tide.
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Shoppers are buying less meat, data shows
Customers purchased fewer pounds of fresh and processed proteins, including beef, bacon and lamb, in June as prices continued to rise.
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Wakefern redesigns packaging for Wholesome Pantry brand
The company said the new look will make it easier for customers to spot goods carrying the private label and identify key product attributes.
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Giant promotes e-commerce head to VP of marketing
The Ahold Delhaize USA banner promoted Gregg Dorazio to the role, highlighting the grocer’s efforts to capitalize on its digital operations.
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Maryland joins states issuing chip-enabled EBT cards
The upgraded payment method will help to reduce fraud and replace legacy magnetic stripe cards, the state’s governor said.
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OpinionHow the food industry is optimizing AI investments
More than half of surveyed retailers and suppliers say that their tech investments are already paying off, writes Leslie G. Sarasin of FMI.
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Schnucks to shutter sole company-owned warehouse
The regional grocer announced it will permanently close its Bridgeton, Missouri, facility in March 2027.
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Grocery volumes contract for fifth consecutive month, report finds
The number of units sold declined nearly 2% year over year in June, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ.
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Ahold Delhaize’s first decade: Key US milestones
To mark 10 years since Ahold and Delhaize Group combined, Grocery Dive mapped out major changes by the company.
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Walmart US chief operating officer to depart
Leadership shake-ups are continuing at the mass retailer about five months after John Furner formally took over as CEO.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Will Kroger’s push into Florida ever materialize?
The supermarket chain’s Harris Teeter banner reportedly canceled an expansion plan in the state, highlighting the difficulty for grocers of building scale in new regions.
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Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup
The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.
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Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019
The retailer also debuted a new grocery-focused college basket for under $35.
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AWG appoints new CFO
Kelly Kauffman will join the company next week, succeeding Gary Koch, who is retiring after 30 years with the grocery co-op.
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ColumnNumber Sense: Grocers are facing a new reality when it comes to inflation
While government stats show food prices rising at a modest pace, high energy costs and other economic pressures point to a challenging road ahead.
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Inside the Store: Aldi enters the heart of New York City
The Times Square store packs in all the discounter’s classic offerings, from private brands to household essentials.
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Save Mart, Lucky roll out their largest-ever fuel discount
The promotion, which offers savings of up to $1 per gallon, comes as grocers lean into gas discounts and other deals to help customers save money.
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How grocers are making price cuts a top priority
Retailers have recently focused on creative loyalty strategies and lowering the cost of staple items to connect with financially stressed consumers.
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Costco opens first standalone gas station
The new Mission Viejo station offers fuel at prices well below the Orange County average, creating a new competitive threat for nearby convenience retail operators.
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Will the Kroger-Giant Eagle deal face regulatory challenges?
Antitrust experts shared insights into what’s ahead for the grocers as they seek approval for their $1.65 billion merger.
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Kroger launches in-store wine shops to tap into consumer demand for premium options
The grocer has identified nearly 150 locations that it believes would benefit from the concept.
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Raley’s names new marketing chief with expanded oversight
The change is part of the grocer’s effort to bring its marketing and communications together under a unified strategy.
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Q&AWhat Heritage Grocers’ new CEO is prioritizing
David Hinojosa wants the Hispanic grocery company to get better at the fundamentals while ramping up omnichannel capabilities and private brands.
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Giant Eagle temporarily lowers prices on 300 items
The grocery chain said the reductions, which last through Labor Day, average 10%.
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Northeast grocer taps into social media-driven candy trend
DeCicco & Sons, which is making Swedish pick-and-mix candy available through a pilot with sweets maker CandyKing, says it is the first U.S. supermarket operator to embrace the concept.
