How 9 food retailers are jazzing up their private brands

From expanding their store brand portfolios to creating new supplier partnerships, grocers and discounters are ramping up efforts to make their own products shine.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 5, 2023

Wegmans to close mall-based location near Boston

The East Coast grocery chain said it will shutter the 134,000-square-foot store in Natick, Massachusetts, this summer after determining the location is not financially viable.

By Sam Silverstein • June 5, 2023

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

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Foxtrot opens its biggest store to date on Monday

The new site features an indoor-outdoor covered patio in addition to the chain’s signature locally sourced food and beverage options.

By Brett Dworski • June 5, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Debt ceiling bill has controversial SNAP changes

The bill heading to President Joe Biden's desk would boost government spending on the federal assistance program while altering work requirements for participant eligibility.

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 2, 2023

SpartanNash sees slowing comps in Q1 but predicts solid full-year results

The grocery distributor and supermarket operator recorded a same-store sales increase of 5.4% during its first quarter — its slowest rate of growth by that measure since Q3 of 2021.

By Sam Silverstein • June 2, 2023

Morton Williams to roll out smart carts

The New York City supermarket chain has ordered 100 tech-enabled grocery carts from Israel-based Cust2Mate following a pilot at a single store.

By Sam Silverstein • June 1, 2023

Albertsons gives its Signature private brands a single identity

The grocer is bringing its Signature Farms, Signature Care and Signature Cafe private labels under its flagship Signature Select brand and has launched a new advertising campaign to promote the expanded product line.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • May 31, 2023

Dollar General promotes multiple executives

The discounter has elevated Chad Fox to the role of senior vice president and chief marketing officer as well as given him responsibility for its digital operations.

By Sam Silverstein • May 31, 2023

The Friday Checkout: After the pandemic and inflation, could a price war be next for grocers?

Food retailers have shouldered much of the blame for the gaping holes inflation has eaten into shoppers’ budgets. What will the fight to change that perception cost them?

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 26, 2023

NGA says proposed WIC online ordering rule can be more accessible to independents

The trade group said it supports the USDA’s efforts to make e-commerce capabilities available to smaller grocers that participate in the nutrition program, but feels the concept needs further clarification.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 26, 2023

What does ‘value’ mean for grocery shoppers? The definition is changing.

The term no longer refers strictly to a price-to-quantity ratio and now incorporates quality, relevance, experience and convenience, according to experts and FMI - The Food Industry Association.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 25, 2023

Dollar General creates new role focused on emerging markets

Steve Deckard, who joined the retailer in 2006, will oversee the company’s Mi Súper Dollar General in Mexico, Popshelf and DG Well Being initiatives.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • May 25, 2023

Grocery chains lose luster in reputation rankings as Costco surges

Trader Joe’s gave up the top spot in the 2023 Axios Harris Poll 100, which ranks the nation’s most visible brands based on consumer opinions. Wegmans, Publix and H-E-B all dropped off the list this year.

By Sam Silverstein • May 25, 2023

KeHe to purchase DPI Specialty Foods

The acquisition will bolster the distributor’s fresh market capabilities as well as broaden its customer base across North America.

By Peyton Bigora • May 25, 2023

Wood vs. plastic: Which pallets are more sustainable?

More pallet companies are marketing their products’ sustainability amid growing attention to ESG practices, fueling an ongoing debate over whether one substrate is superior.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 24, 2023

BJ’s turns in a strong Q1 but expects results to moderate as 2023 progresses

The membership retailer recorded a 5.7% increase in comparable-store sales excluding gasoline during its latest quarter, with grocery playing a key role, executives said Tuesday.

By Sam Silverstein • May 24, 2023

Save Mart adds a retail media network as it looks to go toe to toe in tech with larger grocers

The retailer is also considering adding smart carts and more video screens to its stores, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer Tamara Pattison said in an interview.

By Sam Silverstein • May 23, 2023

Albertsons names leader for SpinCo operation to pave way for merger clearance

Former Acme president Jim Perkins now leads planning for an entity that could oversee hundreds of stores that the grocer and Kroger agree to divest.

By Peyton Bigora • May 23, 2023

Save A Lot, Food 4 Less are the best-positioned grocers to serve SNAP shoppers, report finds

Dollar General, Winco and Grocery Outlet rounded out the top five grocers Dunnhumby concluded are most likely to serve financially stressed shoppers while also having reputations for offering low prices.

By Sam Silverstein • May 22, 2023

Albertsons names new executive vice president and general counsel

Tom Moriarty brings over 30 years of experience to the role and most recently was CVS Health’s executive vice president, chief policy and external affairs officer, and general counsel.

By Peyton Bigora • May 19, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target tell a troubling story about US consumers

The retailers painted an unsettling portrait this week of the difficult circumstances many consumers are facing as they make daily decisions about how to keep their households running.

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 19, 2023

Walmart’s sales and profits surge as its grocery business gains market share

The company’s U.S. business recorded a 7.4% comps increase in Q1, and executives said they’re working to retain the many younger and higher-income shoppers that have flowed in recently.

By Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2023

Grocery spending loses momentum in April as inflation slows

Spending at grocery stores rose 3.7% in April compared with the same period last year — the slowest year-over-year pace since July 2021 — according to estimated data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Sam Silverstein • May 17, 2023

Blue Apron strikes $50M deal to transition to ‘asset-light’ model

The meal kit maker plans to transfer fulfillment centers, equipment, expertise and an undisclosed number of employees to FreshRealm, which supplies fresh meals to retailers.

By Sam Silverstein • May 16, 2023

Landlord sues Amazon over delayed Fresh opening in Philadelphia

Federal Realty Investment Trust, which filed the lawsuit in March, claims the retail giant “has intentionally refused to complete its work, commence operations or pay rent.”

By Peyton Bigora • May 16, 2023