Department: Food Kroger’s meal kit company referred to FTC over advertising claims Home Chef did not follow through on its promise to “permanently discontinue” claims that compared its offerings to HelloFresh, according to the National Advertising Division. Grocery Dive January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 < 1 min read KrogerGovernmentDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliHomeChef 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors The 2024 Brand Experience Award Winners are… Retail TouchPoints is announcing winners of the fifth annual Brand Experience Awards, a program designed to spotlight the brands and retailers that are reimagining and elevating customer experiences across all channels. This year, we’ve identified 24 organizations that have successfully differentiated through their loyalty programs, marketing strategies, in-store experiences and even their approach to last […] Retail TouchPoints May 21, 2024May 23, 2024 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsShoppersTractor Supply CompanyHy-VeeMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. HBCESG and CSRHomeChefMarketing: In StorePartnershipsRecommerceRegional GroceryStrategyTechnology & InnovationDeliveryConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: MealKit Kroger’s Home Chef launches food waste program Through partnerships with local nonprofit organizations at its four facilities, the meal kit company’s new initiative aims to redirect surplus food and reduce food waste. Grocery Dive April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 < 1 min read SustainabilityDept. GroceryKrogerHomeChefPartnershipsDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Deli 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger adds new seafood items to private brands lineup The new oven- and microwave-ready options span the grocer’s Private Selection, Kroger and Home Chef brands, and are presented as easy meal solutions that streamline seafood preparation. Grocery Dive March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerDept. FreshOwned Brands (Private Label)HomeChef 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: MealKit Home Chef shares what customers are asking for One of Home Chef’s newer recipes featuring harissa, Moroccan-Style Harissa Shrimp, has received very positive ratings from customers, the company said. SMP Meal Kits March 15, 2024April 24, 2024 < 1 min read HomeChefMarketing: UGC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
CPG: Food Listeria-Related Recalls Continue Nationwide From USA Today: A nationwide recall of products containing cheese with a risk for listeria contamination continues to grow larger with salad kits and taco kits sold at stores including Albertsons, Costco, Walmart, and WinCo being removed from shelves. “Rizo-López Foods of Modesto, California, on Feb. 5 recalled dozens of dairy products including Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese, because […] MorningNewsBeat February 12, 2024February 12, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. DairyDept. GroceryRegional GroceryWhole FoodsAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarCostcoGovernmentTrader JoesWalmartAmazonDept. FreshDept. RefrigeratedHomeChefKrogerPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseRestaurantsDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Your Views: Nuts Got the following email following up on the food safety stories on which we have been focusing: As the parent of a child with a food allergy, I can attest to the frustration and confusion that comes with navigating allergen statements, let alone cross contamination in a restaurant. Our child is allergic to three tree […] MorningNewsBeat February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 6 min read Dept. GroceryGovernmentConsumersMars Inc.Health & WellnessDept. BakeryDept. FreshDept. PerimeterTechnology & InnovationHomeChefLegal & CriminalDept. FrozenHoliday & EventsBrick and MortarExecutivesKrogerShoppersPackagingPredictions and ForecastsData & InsightsRegional GroceryRestaurantsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Kroger freshens up popular deli, bakery items The grocer has reformulated some of its private brand offerings, including its Home Chef fried chicken and cinnamon rolls under its Private Selection line. Grocery Dive January 24, 2024January 24, 2024 < 1 min read KrogerDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliDept. BakeryOwned Brands (Private Label)HomeChef 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Kroger’s Home Chef cooks up collab with food media brand Delish For a limited time, consumers can have fresh ingredients and instructions delivered through the meal solutions company to create some of Delish’s most popular recipes. Grocery Dive December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 < 1 min read KrogerHomeChefDept. GroceryConsumersDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Kroger’s case ‘not strong enough’ to stop Grubhub from logo use [[“value”:” Grubhub has managed to fend off a bid from Kroger to stop the use of a fork-and-knife logo, reports Reuters. Kroger’s meal-kit service Home Chef was not able to convince a U.S. appeals court to block Grubhub’s use of the logo, which it says is too similar to its own branding. The […] Supermarket News September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 < 1 min read Food DeliveryGrubhubMarketing: BrandKrogerHomeChefConsumersLegal & CriminalOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. GroceryDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results and Reaffirms Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its second quarter 2023 results, reaffirmed 2023 guidance and updated investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger September 8, 2023September 8, 2023 8 min read KrogerResults & InvestmentDept. FuelShoppersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyGovernmentSustainabilityHealth & WellnessInclusivityConsumersDept. FreshMergersStrategyRegional GroceryDept. DairyOperations & Supply ChainCOVID19PartnershipsPress ReleasePhilanthropyOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PharmacyDept. GroceryExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWeatherReturnsTargetUnileverDeliveryDivestituresData & InsightsDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / OrganicESG and CSRHomeChefVendorsTrends: ConsumerPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Boost by Kroger Plus Members Saved more than $115 Million in Program’s Inaugural Year The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that in the first year of its paid membership program, Boost by Kroger Plus, members saved more than $115 million. Kroger Press Releases July 18, 2023July 18, 2023 2 min read KrogerDept. FuelShoppersDeliveryBrick and MortarDept. GroceryExecutivesAssociatesMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. DairyHomeChefMarketing: TradeOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results and Raises Full-Year Guidance The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today reported its third quarter 2022 results and will update investors on how Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital continues to position Kroger for long-term sustainable growth. Kroger Press Releases December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 8 min read KrogerAssociatesDept. FuelShoppersSustainabilityResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessDept. FreshPredictions and ForecastsEconomyGovernmentTechnology & InnovationStrategyOwned Brands (Private Label)COVID19Dept. GroceryReturnsBrick and MortarOperations & Supply ChainExecutivesPartnershipsWeatherDept. Fresh PreparedCompetitionMergersPress ReleasePhilanthropyConsumersDept. PharmacyDept. DairyTargetAlbertsons / SafewayUnileverMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryData & InsightsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: BroadcastHomeChefHoliday & EventsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationFood DeliveryMarketing: Digital MediaESG and CSRDept. DeliTrends: Food and BeverageTrends: ConsumerMarketing: TradeDoorDashDept. PerimeterDept. Natural / Organic84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Stores & Formats Kroger’s Home Chef rolls out Rachael Ray meal kits to stores Meal solutions subsidiary remains fast-grower in retailer’s own-brands portfolio Supermarket News October 8, 2022October 8, 2022 < 1 min read KrogerHomeChefBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: MealKit Home Chef Partners with Kevin Curry of FitMenCook™ on Exclusive Menu Home Chef, the leading meal solutions brand available both online and in-store, is partnering with Kevin Curry, creator, entrepreneur and cookbook author behind FitMenCook™, to bring fans a limited-time lineup of fresh, delicious meals that spotlight peak summer flavors. Home Chef July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 3 min read HomeChefPress ReleaseKrogerPartnershipsDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)Dept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedTwitterRestaurantsDept. DairyData & InsightsBig DataInternational - North AmericaBrick and MortarMarketing: BrandMarketing: In StoreShoppersDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: MealKit Home Chef opens Atlanta-area production center New facility to extend Kroger Co. meal brand’s reach in the Southeast Supermarket News July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 < 1 min read HomeChefKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. Launch National E-commerce Experience Expanding Kroger’s Home and Baby Offering The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, and Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (NASDAQ: BBBY), a leading omnichannel retailer for home, baby, and wellness products, today announced the launch of the companies' e-commerce experience. Kroger Press Releases April 6, 2022April 7, 2022 3 min read KrogerBed Bath & BeyondShoppersTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelTech: RoboticsHealth & WellnessMarketing: In StoreDept. Natural / OrganicExecutivesDept. BeverageAssociatesBrick and MortarDept. DairyDept. GroceryPartnershipsPhilanthropyInternational - North AmericaHomeChefMerchandisingDept. HBCDept. FrozenDept. FreshDept. BabyStrategyPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Trends & External Forces Kroger Announces 10 Food Trend Predictions for 2022 The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced its 2022 Food Trends Report, which predicts emerging food trends, consumer behaviors and popular items for the year ahead. Kroger Press Releases January 18, 2022January 18, 2022 6 min read KrogerConsumersTrends: Food and BeverageDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessDept. FreshDept. DairyDept. Natural / OrganicDept. BeverageDept. BakeryShoppersSustainabilityDept. HBCOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. PerimeterDept. FrozenPredictions and ForecastsPackagingMarketing: BrandCPG: Adult BeverageDept. Adult BevPartnershipsRestaurantsAssociatesExecutivesInclusivityDept. FuelDept. RefrigeratedHoliday & EventsHomeChefMeta (Facebook)Marketing: In StoreMarketing: Social MediaPhilanthropyPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentDeliveryDept. Fresh PreparedDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
RetailWit QuickWit Daily QuickWit (8/20) – Top Retail News of the Day What’s old is new again. Vending machines, department stores, in-store analytics… it reminds of us of simpler times. And, with the all the earnings calls today, we’re going old-school. Here is the top retail news of the day, and a playlist to go with it: Gen Z fuels vending machine surge. “Unattended Retail” (ie. kiosks, […] RetailWit August 20, 2021July 12, 2023 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastBrick and MortarAmazonTech: RoboticsDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreStrategyHomeChefPartnershipsDept. BeverageDept. ApparelResults & InvestmentCOVID19Kroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked 5
Holiday & Events Holiday & Events Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […] Written by Retail Customer Experience January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […] Written by IAB January 16, 2025January 17, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Uncategorized A major shift in North American grocery retail Spending is migrating away from traditional supermarkets and hypermarkets to channels that better align with busy lifestyles. The post A major shift in North American grocery retail appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […] Written by RetailDive January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Department: Consumer Durables Department: HBC ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025 TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […] Written by Earnest Research January 9, 2025January 14, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked