FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers

The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

Can Stop & Shop 'test and learn' its way to a turnaround?

In an interview with Grocery Dive, president Mark McGowan said the company's new-look Connecticut stores will be a laboratory for the chain's future growth — but it's hardly the only store trying to elevate the shopping experience.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2018

Ahold Delhaize reveals new fresh-focused banner concepts

The company has remodeled 21 Stop & Shops in Connecticut and opened a Giant urban concept location in Philadelphia — both centered on an elevated in-store experience.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 4, 2018

What you need to know about grocery experience

Food Dive takes an in-depth look at the grocery experience, how its changed in recent years — and where it might be headed.

By Grocery Dive staff • Oct. 4, 2018

Popular Korean grocer PK Market is coming to the US

The store, which offers a mixture of unique groceries, casual dining options and prepared foods to go, will open in downtown Los Angeles next year.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 4, 2018

Why grocers should focus on customer service in their aisles

Retailers often leave it up to cashiers to assist shoppers, but by the time someone gets to the checkout stand it's often too late, writes John Larson, senior partner at John Larson & Company. 

By John Larson • Oct. 2, 2018

What's for dinner? Kroger expands its pre-made meal offerings

The grocer brought its Easy For You! customizable meal program to 350 stores, and offers self-serve stations that require a few minutes of cooking at home. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 1, 2018

HelloFresh introduces recyclable packaging to ease environmental concerns

Recyclable box liners will now be used in HelloFresh and Green Chef meal kits, but top competitors have already been offering sustainable boxes.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 28, 2018

As e-commerce evolves, prepared foods are struggling to adapt

Supermarkets have been slow to bring their prepared dishes online, instead focusing on partially prepared and pre-made offerings. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 14, 2018

Make it a double: Hy-Vee to open two more Wahlburgers this month

The Midwestern grocer and franchisee will open its second and third locations of the popular burger chain.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 5, 2018

How Big Food can serve the 85% of consumers who don't know what's for dinner tonight

Acosta found millennials spend 40% of their eating budgets on items prepared outside the home, which could be bad news for companies that don't adapt. 

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 22, 2018

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