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First Meijer Grocery store in Indiana opens
The new location debuted Thursday, marking the second state of operation for the Midwestern retailer's supermarket format.
By Peyton Bigora • July 11, 2024 -
Private brands hit record highs in unit and dollar share in first half of 2024
Store brands’ year-over-year growth for both measurements outperformed that of national brands, according to Circana data shared by PLMA.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 10, 2024 -
On Special: How grocers are scooping up summer ice cream sales
New private brand options are among the ways retailers are looking to sweeten the deal for consumers craving the frozen treat.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • July 9, 2024 -
Kroger steps up drive to promote value
The retailer will offer shoppers extra savings opportunities, free items and cut-rate access to its Boost membership program for a two-week stretch.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated July 9, 2024 -
Homeland introduces new in-store retail media network through latest partnership
The Oklahoma-based regional grocer has tapped Quad to pilot in-store screens and retail media capabilities at 15 locations.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated July 11, 2024 -
Ahold Delhaize USA pilots crackers made with regenerative wheat
The grocery company has partnered with Kellanova and grain cooperative Bartlett to reduce emissions from field to shelf.
By Sarah Zimmerman • June 18, 2024 -
Private label momentum shows no signs of slowing
Even if grocery prices fall, shoppers plan to continue purchasing store brands, new research from FMI — The Food Industry Association found.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Big Y Foods.
Big Y expands Hispanic grocery selection at remodeled store
As the chain works on modernizing locations, its newly reopened Massachusetts store now features food items shoppers said they had trouble finding.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 14, 2024 -
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The Friday Checkout: Will Walmart’s embrace of electronic shelf labels herald a digital pricing revolution?
The retailer’s decision to bring ESLs to thousands of stores will showcase the technology on a large scale — and could spur other grocers to follow its lead.
By Grocery Dive Staff • June 14, 2024 -
DoorDash ramps up alcohol delivery
The e-commerce provider has expanded the delivery of beers, wines and spirits from several grocers and liquor stores including select Food Lion, Hannaford and Giant Food locations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 12, 2024 -
Battle for the grill: Grocers turn up the heat on summer savings
From ice cream trucks to grilling sweepstakes, here’s how grocers are looking to stand out to hungry consumers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 7, 2024 -
How different generations shop private label
While older generations buy more private label goods across more categories, younger consumers are determining where they shop based on store brands, according to new research.
By Peyton Bigora • June 6, 2024 -
Save Mart to pay $1.6M to resolve expired product claims
The grocery chain has reached a settlement over allegations it was selling items like over-the-counter medications and baby food past their “use by” dates.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 5, 2024 -
Dollar General reels in self-checkout to fight shrink
Over the last two quarters, the discounter has converted 12,000 stores away from the payment capability.
By Peyton Bigora • June 3, 2024 -
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The Friday Checkout: Why Costco has a cult-like following
From merchandising tactics to a treasure-hunt shopping experience, a recent Fortune article explores how the club retailer is locking in loyal customers.
By Grocery Dive Staff • May 31, 2024 -
Kroger revamps private label pet line
The grocery company has added new varieties of dog and cat food and treats complete with redesigned packaging.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 29, 2024 -
Target wants to be a ‘big snacking and food destination’ this summer
The company is adding 125 items to its Favorite Day and Good & Gather food brands as it looks to improve sales, its chief growth officer told investors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 23, 2024 -
Walmart goes bigger with new Neighborhood Markets
Two new prototype stores include features that build on the retailer’s growing e-commerce business without hindering the in-store experience, the format’s chief executive said in an interview.
By Peyton Bigora • May 21, 2024 -
Target to lower prices on 5K items
The initiative follows several recent moves by the retailer to appeal to value and price-sensitive consumers.
By Nate Delesline III • May 20, 2024 -
Walmart wants shoppers across incomes to feast on its new private brand
Findings from Numerator suggest the retailer’s bettergoods line appeals to lower-income and higher-income consumers, but for different reasons.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated May 20, 2024 -
Walmart beats expectations in Q1 as revenue surpasses $160B
The company's e-commerce sales rose 21%, driven by store-fulfilled pickup and delivery and strength within its marketplace.
By Nate Delesline III • May 17, 2024 -
‘Whole Paycheck’ no more? Whole Foods is ramping up value messaging.
The specialty grocer’s store shelves in the Washington, D.C., area are coated in yellow discount tags signaling the retailer may be trying to appear more price-friendly to shoppers.
By Peyton Bigora • May 16, 2024 -
What we know so far about Grocery Outlet’s new private label
The line represents a departure from the discounter’s long-standing focus on offering deep discounts on well-known brands.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • May 14, 2024 -
Consumers seeking better-for-you options to drive the food ingredients market: report
More food companies are investing in developing innovative solutions through technology to manufacture “next-generation alternative proteins” and other ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 6, 2024 -
How Southeastern Grocers tapped tech to reduce food waste
The grocery operator’s use of a date expiration management system is helping with its sustainability measures.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 6, 2024