Trends & External Forces Food Tariffs Drive Brand Trial: Navigating the New Retail Landscape The food retail industry is experiencing a seismic shift as macroeconomic factors, particularly the imposition of tariffs, reshape consumer behavior and compel retailers to adapt swiftly according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Price-sensitive consumers are now more discerning, prompting restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores to innovate in […] Grocerant Guru March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersDept. GroceryGovernmentData & InsightsDept. FreshBrick and MortarShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionEconomyPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsPackagingRegional GroceryTrends: RetailOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PerimeterMarketing: TradeWalmartWegmansWaWaWhole FoodsPartnershipsDept. BeverageDept. BakeryHEBKrogerMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonOperations & Supply ChainPublixResults & InvestmentCostcoStrategyTargetDept. FuelInternational - North AmericaMarketing: Social MediaConsulting7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors What’s in a name? A Lot, if You Ask RangeMe Top Brand Yes Honey Nobody wants to enter “naked chicks” into their browser search while they are on their work computer. But that’s what people had to do to find the honey-sweetened sodas and drizzlers created by Yes Honey Founder Heather Mincer, when her company was originally called Naked Chicks Pasture. When you know the brand’s origin, the name […] RangeMe March 6, 2025March 6, 2025 4 min read VendorsDept. BeverageMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodMarketing: BrandDept. HBCDept. GroceryBrick and MortarConsumersPackagingDept. FreshHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicRegional GroceryMarketing: UGCPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsSustainabilityOperations & Supply ChainHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B opens another e-commerce fulfillment center in Houston The 100,000-square-foot facility, its third in the city, will support pickup and home delivery orders in the greater metropolitan area, the grocer said. Grocery Dive February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEBDeliveryBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The 7 Undercurrents Driving Grocerant Niche Adoption in 2025 The evolution of Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food has surged over the years, with 2025 proving to be a landmark moment for the grocerant niche. These retail food solutions cater to time-starved consumers seeking convenience, quality, and value. Steven Johnson, Foodservice Solutions® Grocerant Guru®, based in Tacoma, WA identifies seven powerful undercurrents driving this […] Grocerant Guru January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryPartnershipsDept. FreshMarketing: TradeHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarDept. DeliMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Fresh PreparedSustainabilityTrends: Food and BeverageCompetitionPricing & PromotionsPackagingTescoHy-VeeMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAmazonLidlKrogerOperations & Supply ChainMeta (Facebook)WaWaQ CommerceDeliveryDept. PerimeterBOPISTrends: MarketingTwitterAlbertsons / SafewayDollar GeneralGhost KitchenHEBAldi7-Eleven & SpeedwaySave A LotPublixDept. BakeryAlimentation Couche-TardStore LocationDept. BeverageCircle KESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B buys property for first namesake store in Dallas The grocery chain bought a nearly 10-acre site in the city as it expands its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Grocery Dive January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B maintains top position in Dunnhumby grocer rankings The Texas grocer claimed the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row, while budget-focused retailers Market Basket, Costco, WinCo Foods and Aldi rounded out the top five slots. Grocery Dive January 10, 2025January 10, 2025 < 1 min read Regional GroceryVendorsMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersHEBdunnhumbyBig DataCostcoAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger’s Pricing and Positioning Problems Kroger, one of the United Statesβ largest grocery chains, faces an increasingly challenging road ahead. The failed merger with Albertsons, intensified scrutiny over food stamp benefits, and a fragmented brand strategy are creating a conundrum for this retail giant. As competitors adapt more rapidly to changing consumer preferences, Krogerβs struggles highlight the evolving dynamics […] Grocerant Guru January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 4 min read KrogerConsumersData & InsightsDept. GroceryMarketing: Social MediaStrategyRegional GroceryMergersShoppersGovernmentMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BrandAlbertsons / SafewayPackagingSustainabilityWegmansEconomyWalmartTechnology & InnovationDept. FreshMeta (Facebook)Dept. NonfoodBrick and MortarTwitterLegal & CriminalDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDollar GeneralDept. DeliHEBESG and CSRTargetResults & InvestmentPricing & PromotionsInclusivityPartnershipsAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Fast Food Restaurants: The Race to Attract Customers Back Today convenience stores, grocery delis, and virtual restaurants are eating into legacy restaurant market share according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®.The fast-food industry, once the go-to for affordability, speed, and convenience, is facing formidable competition from unexpected corners. Convenience stores (C-stores), grocery deli departments, and virtual restaurants are […] Grocerant Guru December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 5 min read Dept. GroceryRestaurantsConsumersDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedData & InsightsDept. FreshShoppersBrick and MortarDeliveryGhost KitchenMarketing: Social MediaRegional GroceryWaWaCompetitionOperations & Supply ChainKrogerHEBStore LocationPublix7-Eleven & SpeedwayTwitterMeta (Facebook)Whole FoodsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionAssociatesMars Inc.Predictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsFood DeliveryDept. Natural / OrganicTechnology & InnovationUbereatsESG and CSRDept. FuelCOVID19DoorDashMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B bolstering Texas store fleet The grocery chain recently started construction on two locations in the Dallas-Forth Worth area and unveiled plans for a new one in the greater Austin area. Grocery Dive December 2, 2024December 2, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food The Service Deli Disconnect: How Grocers Can Rethink Fresh, Tackle Food Pricing, and Reignite Customer Engagement In today’s dynamic food retail landscape, grocery store service delis, once known for their quality, convenience, and fresh food options, are struggling to meet the demands of a modern consumer base hungry for more than just another cold cut or outdated salad option. Consumers desire for grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh prepared food consumers […] Grocerant Guru November 2, 2024November 2, 2024 5 min read Dept. Fresh PreparedShoppersDept. DeliDept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsPackagingDept. FreshDept. PerimeterRegional GroceryWegmansAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionInsight ProvidersCustomer ExperienceInternationalMerchandisingSustainabilityWhole FoodsBrick and MortarWalmartBig DataDept. OTCOwned Brands (Private Label)Operations & Supply ChainAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerMarketing: BrandHEBTrends: RetailTargetStore LocationRestaurantsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Grocers with on-site clinics see boost in shopper visits: report Kroger’s on-site Little Clinics and H-E-B Wellness are also drawing in more affluent customers and households with children, Placer.ai found. Grocery Dive September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 < 1 min read ShoppersTechnology & InnovationRegional GroceryKrogerHEBHealth & WellnessConsumersAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B links with San Antonio for diabetes insulin assistance program The initiative will offer free insulin delivery within a 15-mile radius of the grocer’s 19 participating pharmacies. Grocery Dive September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEBHealth & WellnessDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B adds quick delivery for small orders Called H-E-B Now, the new option allows customers to get up to 15 grocery items in 45 minutes or less through the Favor app. Grocery Dive August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEBDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Take a look inside: H-E-B opens first Joe V’s in Fort Worth The discount concept store plans second location in Dallas next year Supermarket News June 14, 2024June 17, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEBStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery MMR honors ‘Most Influential Women’ of 2024 MMR held an event in New York this week to honor Mass Market Retailing’s Most Influential Women of 2024. The retail honorees who attended included Alisa Dart of Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Lindsay Knoop of Hy-Vee, Jocelyn Konrad of Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, Jennifer Lambert of Hy-Vee, Jill Pavlovich of Albertsons, Bonita Price of Dollar Tree/Family Dollar, […] MMR June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 4 min read Hy-VeeRegional GroceryData & InsightsExecutivesHealth & WellnessDollar TreeFamily DollarStrategyKrogerNestleHEBPublixAlbertsons / SafewayDept. PharmacyMerchandisingBrick and MortarConsumersShoppersPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B chairman donates $20M of his own money to Texas food banks The gift directly supports members of the Feeding Texas network, serving every county in the state Supermarket News June 6, 2024June 13, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPhilanthropyHEBExecutivesDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B opens 8th e-commerce fulfillment facility While some grocers have closed e-commerce-focused facilities, the Texas-based grocer plans to add more of them. Grocery Dive May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B to build Texas distribution campus The grocer has closed on a land deal and plans to have several facilities support its supply chain operations. Grocery Dive April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainRegional GroceryHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B charges ahead with expansion in Dallas-Fort Worth area The Texas grocery chain’s groundbreaking for its Prosper store marks the latest step in its rapid expansion in the metropolitan region. Grocery Dive April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B bolsters presence in Dallas-Fort Worth region A soon-to-open location at the Alliance Town Center marks the Texas grocer’s first store in Fort Worth. Grocery Dive March 29, 2024March 29, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEBStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B pharmacies to launch new blood testing technology In partnership with Babson Diagnostics, the service aims to make it easier for people to do routine blood testing. Grocery Dive March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationRegional GroceryHEBPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Tuesday Eye-Opener: Off-Key at H-E-B by Kevin Coupe The San Antonio Express News reports that βon an unofficial subreddit dedicated to H-E-B, several posters identifying themselves as current and former employees have said that the 1999 song by German singer Lou Bega was the most annoying that’s played — often — over the grocer’s sound system. ββI’m going to pull the fire […] MorningNewsBeat March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 2 min read Regional GroceryHEBAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaHoliday & EventsDept. PerimeterDept. FreshBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors H-E-B named top U.S. grocery retailer by dunnhumby β[[βvalueβ:βThe ranking was due to the grocer’s ‘strong long-term value proposition’β]] Supermarket News January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMarketing: Retail MediaInsight ProvidersHEBdunnhumbyBig Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Featuring Carrefour, Aldi UK, and Ocado: the most read RTIH retail technology articles of 2023 As we approach the end of the year, here’s a look at our most popular retail systems articles during 2023, including Gorillas, The Trade Desk, Samsung UK, Amazon Fresh, H-E-B, AutoStore, and the RTIH Innovation Awards. 2023 RTIH Innovation Awards winners announced during glittering ceremony in central London Last month, we announced the winning submissions […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 7 min read Technology & InnovationAIInternational - UKMarketing: Social MediaOcadoRegional GroceryTwitterShoppersQ CommerceAldiAmazonData & InsightsHEBTech: CashierlessTrends: TechDept. FreshGamingHy-VeeDeliveryChatGPTPop UpsPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainDept. NonfoodCOVID19Industry Conferences and EventsMarketing: Retail MediaAcquisitionMetaverseOmnichannelExecutivesCompetitionBrick and MortarTescoSponsoredDept. Adult BevAssociatesDept. ApparelDept. OTCMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionSustainabilityStore LocationResults & InvestmentESG and CSREconomyDept. Toys & GamesMarketing: BrandHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Take a look inside a newly renovated H E B store in Burnet, Texas [[βvalueβ:β The renovation includes upgraded departments and larger product assortment HβEβB has reopened a 43,000-square-foot remodeled store in Burnet, Texas. The remodel includes renovations, upgrades, and an enhanced design to the store’s exterior, plus interior updates with new finishes, signage, lighting, equipment, and fixtures. In addition to updating some of the […] Supermarket News October 26, 2023October 26, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshDept. Fresh PreparedMerchandisingDept. PerimeterDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevRegional GroceryMarketing: In StoreHEBDept. BakeryDept. RefrigeratedDept. PharmacyDept. DeliDept. DairyTech: CashierlessBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B chairman lands on Forbes list of richest people in the U.S. Charles Butt, chairman and former CEO of San Antonio-based H-E-B, has landed on Forbes Magazine’s new ranking of the 400 richest people in the country. Butt, whose family founded the San Antonio-based grocery retailer in Kerrville, Texas, in 1905, reportedly has a real-time net worth of $7.6 billion. His total has declined since peaking at […] Supermarket News October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEBExecutivesBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentInternational - North America 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Take a look inside a new Texas H-E-B [[βvalueβ:βThe new, 117,000-square-foot store in Allen, Texas includes a True Texas BBQβ]] Supermarket News October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery H-E-B plans to open three more stores in North Texas [[βvalueβ:βGrocer also finalizes opening date for a 117,000-square-foot store in Allenβ]] Supermarket News September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryHEBBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger remodels Houston store with Hispanic focus [[βvalueβ:β Kroger has revamped a Signature store in Houston to include several features geared toward the areaβs majority Hispanic population, according to reporting from the Houston Chronicle. In addition to bilingual signage, the newly remodeled store also includes some unique product offerings, including the chainβs first-ever assortment of fresh, store-made ceviche. The ceviche […] Supermarket News September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 2 min read KrogerDept. FreshDept. BeverageRegional GroceryStore LocationInternational - North AmericaConsumersMondelezDept. GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayMerchandisingMarketing: In StoreHealth & WellnessPublixDeliveryPartnershipsBrick and MortarDept. ApparelStore FormatDept. DairyDept. FrozenHEBInclusivity 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Kroger, Aldi, Sprouts top the week's headlines [[βvalueβ:β In this weekβs recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, Kroger, Albertsons may sell off stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers in anticipation of merger deal. Kroger and Albertsons could be close to selling an undisclosed number to C&S Wholesale Grocers, as a means towards cinching regulatory approval for the […] Supermarket News September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 2 min read Regional GroceryKrogerBrick and MortarAlbertsons / SafewayAldiLegal & CriminalAcquisitionExecutivesDivestituresWalgreensLidlIndustry Conferences and EventsWhole FoodsSustainabilityDept. FreshC&S Wholesale GrocersGovernmentMergersDept. GroceryAmazonDept. HBCAhold DelhaizeDept. DairyWalmartHEB 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Stores & Formats How grocery continues to drive Walmart’s top line This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Grocery continues to be a key financial driver for Walmart, according to the retailer’s newest annual report released last week. The key business segment brought in $276 billion in net sales for Walmart U.S. for its fiscal year 2025, which ended Jan. 31, […] Written by RetailDive May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit QuickWit Monthly (April 2025) β The Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Google’s newest AI model is designed to help study dolphin ‘speech’ Google’s AI research lab, Google DeepMind, says that it has created an AI model that can help decipher dolphin vocalizations, supporting research efforts to better understand how dolphins communicate. The model, called DolphinGemma, was trained using data from the Wild Dolphin Project (WDP), a nonprofit that studies Atlantic spotted dolphins and their behaviors. Built on […] Written by TechCrunch April 30, 2025May 1, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Department: Nonfood Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Merchandising Stores & Formats Egg prices dip after record highs; Cal-Maine faces investigation Egg shortage data says prices at all-time highs, but decelerating Amid the ongoing avian flu outbreak and resulting egg shortage, this year’s Easter holiday is shaping up to be associated with high egg prices. According to Earnest Scanner Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) product data, egg prices surged 45% year-over-year in March 2025. Contact Sales for […] Written by Earnest Research April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Walmart once again No. 1 in global retailer ranking Walmart once again leads the 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers list, a ranking from the National Retail Federation conducted by Kantar. The list ranks leading international retailers based on revenue in 2024, according to a press release. βThe retail industry experienced continued growth in 2024 as consumer spending remained high despite numerous market uncertainties throughout […] Written by Retail Customer Experience April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked