Deep Dive: Page 9
Industry insights from our journalists
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What will grocery shopping look like in the future?
People will take a more active role in what they eat, have more opportunities to interact with products and know more about how food impacts their bodies, a pair of futurists said at a July U.S. Chamber of Commerce event.
Emma Liem Beckett • July 26, 2017 -
Southern hospitality: Will Publix's service-first approach continue to pay off?
The 87-year-old grocery chain hopes to defend its home turf and conquer new markets with a strategy that’s made it an industry favorite.
Jeff Wells • July 25, 2017 -
Why have grocery stores changed the channel on TV advertisements?
Broadcast ads are few and far between, with analysts saying there are far better ways to reach today's consumers.
Keith Loria • July 12, 2017 -
Megan Poinski
Expansion on aisle 3: How and why grocery stores decide to add more locations
With more than 38,000 brick-and-mortar stores nationwide and increased emphasis on digital shopping, a look at the strategies to build or relocate.
Keith Loria • June 29, 2017 -
A Balancing Act: What M&A activity is on the food industry's horizon for the rest of 2017?
Food and beverage companies are changing the way they do business, and analysts see more consolidation and venture capital funding in the future.
Megan Poinski • June 26, 2017 -
6 ways the Amazon-Whole Foods deal could impact the grocery industry
Analysts say retailers can expect greater pricing pressure, consolidation and consumer expectations for online shopping and delivery.
Jeff Wells • June 22, 2017 -
Megan Poinski
Does Amazon have the cure to fix Whole Foods' retail woes?
The natural and organic retailer could benefit from the online giant's technology and ability to lower prices, but it could struggle to survive a culture clash with web pioneer.
Jeff Wells • June 21, 2017 -
How Amazon's Whole Foods deal could spoil Target's grocery ambitions
The mass merchant's grocery business has struggled with spoilage and turnover. With Amazon moving fast into brick-and-mortar grocery retailing, it's now or never for Target to carve out a defensible position.
Corinne Ruff • June 20, 2017 -
Amazon vs. Walmart: Why the Whole Foods deal escalates the war for the American shopper
The deal gives Amazon a big brick-and-mortar footprint in the grocery business it's trying to disrupt.
Laura Heller • June 19, 2017 -
How much will Lidl disrupt the US grocery market?
Thursday’s opening is the first step in an offensive that analysts say will push traditional grocers — perhaps to their breaking point.
Jeff Wells • June 15, 2017 -
What's ahead for grocery M&A in 2017?
Analysts expect the year to get more active, but more deals could involve smaller retailers.
Keith Loria • June 14, 2017 -
Peapod
'This is the Wild West': Inside Peapod's ambitious plan to defeat its online grocery rivals
The only player to survive the dotcom crash now faces a fresh wave of deep-pocketed challengers, including Instacart and AmazonFresh.
Christopher Doering • June 13, 2017 -
Fotolia
4 retailers with big, bold ideas worth considering
From oversized gas stations to staff-free stores, here are some intriguing takes on the industry’s most prominent trends.
Jeff Wells • May 24, 2017 -
Lidl
Opening soon: Inside Lidl's blueprint to invade the US grocery market
At an event in New York Tuesday night, the much-hyped German retailer offered a taste of its low priced, quality goods — and previewed its strategy to stand out in the U.S.
Megan Poinski • May 17, 2017 -
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Why don't more food companies declare bankruptcy?
The nature and structure of companies making things to eat often provides other remedies for financial distress, analysts say.
Keith Loria • May 9, 2017 -
Union Kitchen DC
Q&A: How Union Kitchen DC develops, nurtures and expands the local food movement
The co-founder and CEO of the retailer that's also a distributor and food incubator talks about local demand, what it takes to start a top brand, and why Coke belongs next to kombucha.
Jeff Wells • May 8, 2017 -
Megan Poinski
What's next for an embattled Whole Foods?
The natural organic chain is facing mounting pressure from shareholders and needs to produce results quickly — or consider a sale.
Jeff Wells • May 4, 2017 -
How Amazon is disrupting grocery
The e-commerce giant isn’t killing it in the space — yet — but analysts say its efforts are poised to payoff in the long run.
Daphne Howland • May 1, 2017 -
The secrets to their success: How discount grocery retailers prosper
Stores like Aldi, Save-A-Lot and Lidl embrace smaller footprints, limited product selection and low prices to attract cash-strapped consumers.
Keith Loria • April 27, 2017 -
Growing pains: Why supermarkets are struggling to source local products
Sales of fruits, vegetables and even meats grown close to the consumer will surge to $20 billion by 2019, according to USDA.
Jeff Wells • April 26, 2017 -
Megan Poinski
Hemp foods seek high that so far has been largely elusive
Sales of hemp food products surged 44% to $129 million in 2016, but the nascent industry remains saddled with regulatory hurdles and challenges in educating the public.
Christopher Doering • April 20, 2017 -
Food recall fatigue: Do shoppers heed warnings or have they had enough?
Consumers may ignore the constant stream of products being pulled off of shelves, but there are ways to cut through the noise.
Sandy Skrovan • April 17, 2017 -
First responders: What grocery stores do when recalls happen
As the public face of the incident, stores must carry out a multitude of tasks that range from pulling products to reassuring consumers.
Jeff Wells • April 17, 2017 -
Bright lights, big challenges: Can grocery stores make it in America's cities?
Urban markets represent one of the few growth opportunities left for grocers. But finding real estate — let alone turning a profit — has been a major problem.
Jeff Wells • April 5, 2017 -
Lucky's Market
Size matters: Bulk foods are going mainstream in US grocery stores
Kroger, Wegmans and Hy-Vee are among the retailers stocking up on loads of seeds, rice, beans and other products.
Jeff Wells • March 29, 2017
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