Amazon gets in the pre-holiday spirit with private label grocery promotions

At a New York city pop-up last week, visitors walked through a mock kitchen filled with house brands such as Wickedly Prime snacks and holiday dinners that could be featured on Whole Foods' catering menu. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 20, 2018

How will Gen Z's educated consumers impact food and grocery?

Although not major disruptors like millennials, this generation will demand even more from brands and retailers — so companies should prepare now. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 17, 2018

Despite challenges, breakfast has pathways for growth

To drive strong sales across demographics in the morning foods category, Packaged Facts said manufacturers should highlight product nutrition and convenience.

By Jessi Devenyns • Aug. 14, 2018

The 'new American dinner' focuses on meal simplification

The competition is on between grocery stores and restaurants to meet consumers' evolving needs, focusing on spontaneity and convenience. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 14, 2018

Retailers are turning to innovative designs and unconventional store layouts

From digital displays to in-store eateries and artwork, grocers are pumping up the experience factor as they fight for customers.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 14, 2018

HelloFresh won't break even until 2019

The German meal-kit provider will instead use profits to expand its offerings and continue boosting its customer count.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 14, 2018

Pacific Foods founder gets back to 'Basics' with grocery venture

With a little help from his friends — including the former head of grocery for Whole Foods — Chuck Eggert will soon open Basics Market, a natural store that takes health, education and meal assembly to the next level.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2018

China's tech innovations could change US grocery retailing

E-commerce giants Alibaba and JD.com launched concepts that blend online grocery shopping, dining and in-store shopping.  

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 10, 2018

Subliminal serenades: How grocery store playlists affect purchases

According to a study from the University of South Florida, stores should slow jam to increase veggie sales and rage for more red meat.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 10, 2018

Aldi gets fresher, expanding organic and convenient assortment

As its growth initiative continues, 20% of the hard discounter's product assortment will be new, with items including meal starters, grab-and-go drinks and marinated meats.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2018

Whole Foods continues Next Level Burger expansion with San Francisco opening

This marks the fifth location the popular plant-based burger joint has opened inside the grocer's stores. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 9, 2018

Walmart is now selling Gobble meal kits on its website

The retailer has added the 15-minute, one-pan offerings to an assortment that includes both online and in-store options.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 7, 2018

Blue Apron posts loss as customer count falls 24%

The meal kit maker's CEO called 2018 "a year of transition" as the company grapples with higher marketing costs, fewer users of the platform and challenges reaching profitability. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 2, 2018