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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grocers keep spotlight on private labels

Retailers have been beefing up their portfolios at a steady clip in recent months, continuing a multi-year trend. Here’s a roundup of some of their latest additions.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 30, 2024

Pardon 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

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

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

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

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

Target cuts prices on 2K items for the holiday season

It’s the second time in less than six months that the retailer has lowered prices. By the end of the year, the company said it will have reduced prices on 10,000 items.

By Nate Delesline III • Oct. 22, 2024

Inside the Store: Sam’s Club unveils its store of the future

Shoppers must use Scan & Go at the newly opened Dallas-area location, which boasts a large sushi island, pizza-making robot and more e-commerce fulfillment tools.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2024

Amazon pilots small-format grocery concept

The test store in Chicago is meant for quick fill-in grocery runs and aims to reduce the number of retailers shoppers have to visit to complete shopping trips.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 18, 2024

Walmart modifies holiday meal deal

The retailer announced Thursday that its turkey-centered promotion serves eight people instead of 10.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 18, 2024

Save A Lot debuts Hispanic grocery store concept

The discounter plans to run the location as a test-and-learn facility in hopes of launching more Hispanic grocery specific locations in partnership with Leevers Supermarkets.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 18, 2024

Wine sales slump as long-term decline continues

Several large beverage companies, seeing losses in their wine operations, have turned to premium offerings to cater to a more niche audience willing to pay more.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 16, 2024

Fareway launches premium grocery brand Truly Yours

The Midwestern grocer is the latest industry player to focus on indulgence with its new private label line.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 15, 2024

The Friday Checkout: Club stores are doing more to stand out

Sam’s Club is opening a checkout-free store near Dallas while Costco is lowering prices on key items under its Kirkland Signature brand.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 11, 2024

‘Healthcare is complicated’: Kroger’s complex journey to link food with health

The grocery company’s health arm aims to connect people with health, wellness and nutrition solutions while battling legislative and healthcare industry challenges.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 7, 2024

Ahold Delhaize introduces new in-store audio retail media solution

The grocery company’s East Coast banners will give CPG partners the ability to create in-store audio ads and strategies through a partnership with Vibenomics.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2024

Why Whole Foods’ Daily Shops won’t feature Just Walk Out tech

Display movement is “very restricted” when the tech is in use, a Whole Foods executive said during a store tour of the new format.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Oct. 7, 2024