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Pilgrim's Pride executives among those indicted on price-fixing charges
The DOJ charged current and former leadership at the chicken processor as well as Claxton Poultry Farms with conspiring to fix prices for chickens sold to grocers and restaurants from 2012 to 2017.
By Lillianna Byington • June 3, 2020 -
Food Lion adds digital coupons to its online grocery services
Shoppers can now apply the discounts to their pickup or delivery orders, as well as redeem their Shop & Earn rewards points.
By Lauren Manning • June 3, 2020 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of The Save Mart Companies
TrendlineRetail media
Grocers of all sizes are continuing to test the bounds of digital retail media capabilities through the launch of new capabilities and third-party partnerships.
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Courtesy of Food Marketing Institute
FMI names ex-Wegmans dietitian to lead its health and wellness initiatives
Krystal Register will serve as the point person on all health and well-being policy, operations and communications for the industry association.
By Krishna Thakker • June 2, 2020 -
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Aramark opens pop-up grocery stores in healthcare facilities
The foodservice company has set up more than 100 mini food markets to serve frontline medical staff at their workplaces.
By Sam Silverstein • June 2, 2020 -
Cub Foods adds agency of record for digital marketing
This is the first time that the Minnesota-based retailer has retained an outside agency to lead its digital marketing efforts.
By Lauren Manning • June 2, 2020 -
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In-store meal kits are poised for a rebound
The format could yet prove its value as people continue to cook at home during the pandemic and new models emerge.
By Jessica Dumont • June 1, 2020 -
Bi-Lo adds delivery service to most stores through Instacart
Instacart will fulfill online delivery orders at more than 70 locations operated by the southeastern grocery chain.
By Sam Silverstein • June 1, 2020 -
"The Target on Lake Street is looted and graffitied on Thursday morning after a night of protests and rioting in Minneapolis, Minnesota" by Lorie Shaull is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Target, Walmart and other stores damaged during protests
Grocers including Kroger, Cub Foods and Vons also had locations damaged over the weekend as looting and protests roiled cities across the U.S.
By Krishna Thakker • June 1, 2020 -
Courtesy of Costco Wholesale
Costco will revive store sampling this summer
The club retailer, which saw U.S. store traffic decline 2% in Q3, hopes to spur shopper interest by bringing back fundamental parts of its store experience.
By Jeff Wells • May 29, 2020 -
Why the pandemic was a windfall for (some) dollar stores
Sales and profit growth at Dollar General were explosive as customers stocked up and stayed close to home during the pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 29, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Whole Foods, King Soopers top rankings of plant-based food sellers
According to a report from The Good Food Institute, the two companies had the best overall rankings across all categories, including product assortment, merchandising and marketing.
By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020 -
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop extends 10% pay increase
The supermarket chain said it will continue offering the extra pay to workers through July 4.
By Sam Silverstein • May 29, 2020 -
Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers to open 8 Winn-Dixie stores in Florida
Four former Lucky's Markets and four Earth Fare locations will be converted to the southern grocery banner, with grand openings planned for later this year.
By Jessica Dumont • May 28, 2020 -
Ryan Willumson
Aldi expands curbside grocery pickup to 600 stores
As shoppers continue to adopt click-and-collect, the discount grocer plans to roll out the service to locations in 35 states by the end of July.
By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2020 -
Lidl
Lidl opens 100th US store in Atlanta suburb
Nearly three years after entering the U.S., the discount food retailer is behind the pace it initially envisioned but quickly adjusting and ramping up its operations.
By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2020 -
Permission granted by Shipt
Grocery delivery growth is flattening, survey reveals
The percentage of U.S. consumers who said they're using delivery more than before remained the same between mid-April to mid-May, while restaurant takeout and delivery frequencies both increased, according to Gallup.
By Krishna Thakker , Jeff Wells • May 28, 2020 -
Wegmans adjusts approach to opening stores
The chain confirmed it will open three previously announced stores this year but said it will offer a “targeted timeframe” and avoid grand-opening events.
By Jeff Wells • May 27, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Online grocery shoppers favor Walmart during pandemic, survey shows
The company’s extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores is a key factor in its broad appeal to e-commerce customers.
By Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2020 -
Deep Dive
6 strategies for grocers preparing for the new e-commerce future
Retail experts share insights into how food retailers can retool their online operations in response to the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • May 26, 2020 -
Courtesy of Giant Food
Giant Food formally names Ira Kress as president
The 36-year company veteran, who was named interim president last June, has worked across departments including retail, human resources, training and labor relations.
By Jessica Dumont • May 26, 2020 -
Kroger launches free telenutrition service
The grocer is offering shoppers personalized assistance in developing healthy shopping lists.
By Sam Silverstein • May 22, 2020 -
Target
Target resumes grocery pickup pilot
The retailer had paused the rollout of fresh, frozen and refrigerated grocery items to its Drive Up program back in March when the pandemic hit.
By Jeff Wells • May 21, 2020 -
Permission granted by The Kroger Co.
UFCW calls on retailers to reinstate hazard pay
The union noted that at least 68 grocery workers from companies it represents have died from COVID-19 and at least 10,000 have been sickened by or exposed to the virus.
By Krishna Thakker • May 21, 2020 -
Albertsons
Albertsons sells minority stake to private equity firm for $1.75B
Apollo Global Management, which also owns Smart & Final, will acquire 17.5% of the IPO-bound grocer’s shares.
By Sam Silverstein • May 21, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Consumers place a high level of trust in food during pandemic, survey says
The International Food Information Council found that most are confident in food safety as they buy more packaged food and believe manufacturers will continue to meet their needs.
By Megan Poinski • May 21, 2020
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