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Whole Foods debuts 3 new stores in one week
Since introducing its first small-format concept store in New York City in September, the grocer has opened five full-size locations across the U.S.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2024 -
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Albertsons serves up AI-driven personalization for alcohol and food
In California, the grocer’s direct-to-consumer wine shipping platform is now using Preferabli’s product discovery and recommendation software.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize links with Campbell’s to test regenerative agriculture in potatoes
The grocery operator has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club says customer input on private label is key
The Walmart-owned club retailer is deepening its shopper feedback channel as it evolves its merchandising strategy, its chief merchant said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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The Fresh Market continues slow but steady expansion with new Kentucky store
More than a year into an ambitious growth plan, the specialty grocer has opened only six of the 22 stores it set out to debut in the span of 24 months.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Walmart CEO predicts grocery inflation will continue in early 2025
The retailer also aims to grow sign-ups for Walmart+ after initially downplaying the membership program, Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley event.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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How grocers are whipping up dessert sales for the holidays
From twists on classic flavors to serving up a variety of recipes for baked goods, retailers are finding ways to make sweet treats stand out.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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SNAP braces for cuts under Trump, policy analysts say
Altering eligibility requirements and combating fraud are also likely to be top priorities under the new administration.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA
The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target earnings point to shopper demands
While both retailers have grown their grocery offerings recently, Walmart fared much better in the third quarter — highlighting a key strategic difference between the retailers in the core department.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Why shoppers are switching grocery stores for Thanksgiving
More than half of consumers told FMI they will change where they buy food for the holiday this year.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidance
While the retailer’s food and beverage category grew in the low single digits in Q3, a deceleration in discretionary demand and multiple cost pressures caused headwinds.
By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 20, 2024 -
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How in-store audio can kick-start retail media efforts
Co-founders of AI audio platform Qsic explain how in-store audio is a low-lift, inexpensive and quick way to tap into advertising.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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The power of grocery brands that consumers ‘love’
Retailers with fan-favorite food brands see stronger loyalty and higher wallet share, Bain & Company found in a new report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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How Trader Joe’s differentiates stores
Even if two locations are in the same neighborhood, the specialty grocer said it looks to curate a distinct experience at each one.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 12, 2024 -
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Grocers’ battle over the Thanksgiving meal is fiercer than ever this year
A chart comparing deals across several major retailers shows offerings with serving sizes for $5 or less per person.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Sprouts to open first store in Wyoming
The store opening, slated for the end of the month, marks the 24th state of operation for the fast-growing specialty grocer.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Why Sprouts rebranded its personal care private label line
The launch of the health and wellness line Real Root marks the completion of phase two of the specialty grocer’s private brand revamp.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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4 charts examining grocery inflation
While high grocery prices have remained a hot topic among consumers and politicians, the annual rate of food-at-home prices has held steady at about 1%.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Grocers keep spotlight on private labels
Retailers have been beefing up their portfolios at a steady clip, continuing a multi-year trend. Here’s a roundup of some of their latest additions.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Should Whole Foods start carrying conventional products?
Parent company Amazon is determined to offer mainstream brands to the specialty retailer’s customers, but it’s employing a clumsy testing strategy.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Target Thanksgiving meal feeds 4 for $20
The retailer joins a slew of grocers that have rolled out holiday meal discounts in an effort to assuage consumer concern about food prices.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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7-Eleven to open over 600 stores under new design by 2027
The retailer’s newest format features “a larger product assortment and expanded food and beverage offerings,” CEO Joseph DePinto told investors on Thursday.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 25, 2024 -
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How grocers are driving value messaging
With food prices still elevated, grocers are finding ways to help customers save — whether through private label lines, foodservice offerings or in-store signage.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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What’s in store for grocers by 2027?
Increased adoption of tools like smart carts and digital coupon apps plus heightened interest in certain nutritional benefits are among the developments forecast in a new 84.51° report.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 23, 2024
