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Whole Foods’ Daily Shops expanding to 3 more cities
Over the next two years, the specialty grocer will bring its small-format store concept to Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.
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Pardon the Disruption: The research that should worry traditional grocers right now
A new report found more shoppers are ready to defect to low-price retailers, highlighting the steep challenge ahead for the likes of Kroger and many regional supermarkets.
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Inflation hits 3.8%, outpaces wage growth for first time in 3 years
Wary consumers may finally pull back on spending amid broad price hikes. “The squeeze is real,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.
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Ahold Delhaize’s latest SVP appointment signals stateside AI growth
While the company has more publicly highlighted its AI developments in Europe, onboarding Vipin Gopal indicates its US division is ready to do more with this tech.
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Why one nutritionist went from nursing school to the grocery industry
“Food resonates as part of [the] health journey, and trust in the grocery store is a great place to start,” said Krystal Register, vice president of health and well-being for FMI.
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Amazon grows grocery reach through 30-minute delivery expansion
Amazon Now, which lets shoppers buy perishable foods, household essentials and electronics in a single order, will reach tens of millions of people in 2026.
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Flashfood launches loyalty integration to offer grocers more shopper insights
The new capability, which Meijer has already implemented, is the start of the food waste company’s “major technical transformation,” CEO Jordan Schenck said.
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Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze
Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.
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When produce brands keep their promises: How one grape lifted the whole category
Retailers are seeing shoppers return for specific produce items. Here’s what’s driving it.
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When produce brands keep their promise: How one grape lifted the whole category
Retailers are seeing shoppers return for specific produce items. Here’s what’s driving it.
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3 ways grocers can net new seafood customers
The in-store experience is a key marketing touchpoint for reaching shoppers who don’t regularly buy seafood.
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USDA finalizes stricter SNAP inventory rule
Come this fall, retailers who want to accept SNAP benefits will need to meet a new standard that requires more varieties of nutritious foods.