Deep Dive: Page 5
Industry insights from our journalists
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DoorDash
As e-commerce rises, grocers grapple with prepared food delivery
Customized sandwiches, salads and hot-bar selections have been a hit in stores. Can grocers satisfy demand online?
Jessica Dumont • July 1, 2019 -
Sarah Poinski-McCoy
What's ahead for new Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair?
Sources say the specialty retailer has reached a critical point as it seeks to boost its stock performance and enter a period of sustainable growth.
Jeff Wells and Jessica Dumont • June 26, 2019 -
Loop
Why reusable food packaging has a promising future
Consumers are looking for both convenience and sustainability, and companies are responding with containers, bottles and bags designed for many uses.
Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2019 -
Kroger
Can grocers make in-store meal kits work?
Demand is growing, but questions remain over shelf life, in-store merchandising and 'right-sizing' assortment in the new prepared foods category.
Jeff Wells • June 4, 2019 -
Glass: Packaging that's clearly worth a second look
With demand high for packaging that is safe, sustainable, premium and transparent, manufacturers are increasingly going back to an old stalwart.
Jessi Devenyns • May 30, 2019 -
Can technology extend grocers' reach into food deserts?
Several pilot programs are addressing the problem in innovative ways, but their effectiveness and ability to scale remains questionable.
Jessica Dumont • May 22, 2019 -
Kozmo
Inside Kozmo.com's online grocery comeback
The company shut down in 2001 but returned to the marketplace a year ago in Los Angeles. Now it's profitable, and new owner Barnaby Montgomery has his eye on expansion.
Christopher Doering • May 6, 2019 -
Why more retailers are raising a glass to alcohol delivery
Companies such as Thrive Market and Instacart see online alcohol sales driving bigger baskets and repeat purchases, and experts say it can offer better data for personalized offerings.
Jessica Dumont • April 29, 2019 -
The Fresh Market
Veggies lead the way as value-added produce sales climb
The sub-category has been on a roll, and it could heat up even more as innovation continues and consumers further embrace plant-based eating.
Jessica Dumont • April 15, 2019 -
Marcin Kempa via Unsplash
Anchors away: Why grocers are heading to the mall
With vacancy rates high and department stores including Sears and J.C. Penney vacating anchor locations, food retailers are moving in.
Krishna Thakker • April 9, 2019 -
Christopher Doering/Grocery Dive
Restaurant brands are open for business on grocery shelves
CPGs want consumers to dine in with P.F. Chang's frozen meals, Nestlé's California Pizza Kitchen line and other offerings.
Christopher Doering • April 9, 2019 -
Christopher Doering
Alternative proteins could become a food staple for more US consumers
A growing number of people are turning to products that are less taxing on the environment as the world's population increases.
Jessi Devenyns • March 26, 2019 -
FreshDirect fights back
CEO David McInerney said the e-grocer is "turning up the throttle" at its new New York City fulfillment center as it battles for customers and pushes into new markets.
Krishna Thakker • March 25, 2019 -
SpartanNash
Beyond bells and whistles: How grocery apps are (and should be) evolving
From couponing to wayfinding to online ordering, retailers' mobile offerings are still a work in progress, experts say.
Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2019 -
To thrive in retail, Target needs to boost its grocery business
The company's food and beverage segment has struggled in the past and still seems to be a work in progress, analysts say.
Jessica Dumont • Updated March 5, 2019 -
Christopher Doering
As robots invade the grocery aisle, a promising but uncertain future awaits
Automating everything from stock checks to floor scrubbing can save retailers money, but even cute googly-eyed robots have their detractors.
Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Rick Obst via Flickr
Assessing Amazon: Is the e-tailer aiming for grocery dominance?
Industry experts weigh in on its plans to open more Whole Foods locations and what else might be in store from the online giant this year.
Jessica Dumont • Feb. 4, 2019 -
Jeff Wells
5 takeaways from FMI's Midwinter Executive Conference
This year's discussion focused on solutions to the multitude of challenges supermarkets face, from digital transformation to shifting consumer preferences.
Jeff Wells • Jan. 30, 2019 -
'Hey Alexa, what's the future of voice ordering for groceries?'
Analysts say the technology still has too much friction for convenience-seeking shoppers, but that major changes will happen over the next five to 10 years.
Krishna Thakker • Jan. 29, 2019 -
What can US retailers learn from China?
Stores like Alibaba's Hema offer a vision of the future for American grocers, but experts say creating a similarly seamless omnichannel experience isn't easy — and may not be possible.
Jessica Dumont • Jan. 22, 2019 -
Smartphones to store transformations: 6 grocery trends to watch in 2019
Experts say retailers will continue to remake the shopping experience this year with investments in key areas like delivery, mobile innovation and creative partnerships.
Jeff Wells and Krishna Thakker • Jan. 7, 2019 -
Why cannabis is more than just a buzzy investment for food and beverage companies
Changing attitudes, consumer acceptance and legalization have shifted the substance from lazy stoners to big businesses.
Megan Poinski • Dec. 18, 2018 -
Jessica Dumont
Grocery Outlet rides the discount wave
The extreme-value grocer, which plans to open 40 stores in 2019, sees an opportunity to go national with its deep discounts on name brands.
Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2018 -
CommonSense Robotics
Will automation take online grocery to the next level?
Using robots to fill and deliver orders promises to save retailers money and boost consumer demand, but with the technology still in its test phase, the broader impact remains unclear.
Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2018 -
Farmstead
Farmstead takes a tech-first approach to online grocery
The retailer's cheap, speedy delivery and artificial intelligence-powered sourcing model could help it make headway against a growing slate of competitors.
Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2018
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