Shopper & Customer Grocery Stores Race for Relevance with Time-Starved Consumers Today’s consumer is not just value-driven—they are time-starved, convenience-focused, and increasingly replacing restaurant visits with retail meal solutions. This behavioral shift is forcing grocery retailers to rethink their role, moving from traditional food sellers to meal solution providers competing directly for “Share of Stomach.” Stop & Shop: Repositioning Dinner Around Convenience Stop & Shop […] Grocerant Guru April 8, 2026April 8, 2026 4 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. FreshBrick and MortarDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedWalmartDept. PerimeterBOPISStrategyShoppersKrogerCompetitionHEBWhole FoodsDept. RefrigeratedInternationalPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryHomeChefRegional GroceryTargetAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Best Buy bets on sports, creators to serve up holiday gifting inspiration [[{“value”:” Best Buy on Monday announced a holiday campaign focused heavily around creator partnerships and sports, per details shared with sister publication Marketing Dive. The effort also includes the return of Gram, the brand’s “spokeshologram,” who appears in a variety of ad spots. Among the brand’s efforts are partnerships with YouTube talk show “Hot Ones” […] RetailDive November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 3 min read Holiday & EventsBest BuyAmazonDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationDept. Toys & GamesStrategyStreamingConsumersReturnsMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsResults & InvestmentConsultingDept. PetESG and CSRGamingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionHomeChefGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Consumers Meal Kits: The Modern Dinner Solution The evolution of meal kits has been nothing short of remarkable. From the humble beginnings of boxed macaroni and cheese to today’s fresh, flavorful meals ready in minutes, the industry has transformed the way consumers approach dinner. What started as a convenience-driven solution has blossomed into a platform for culinary exploration, family bonding, and […] Grocerant Guru April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 4 min read ConsumersMondelezDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedTechnology & InnovationAIData & InsightsRestaurantsDept. GroceryDept. FreshSustainabilityBlueApronDeliveryHealth & WellnessPackagingDept. DairyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationCOVID19Food DeliveryPartnershipsWhole FoodsInternationalHomeChefResults & InvestmentKrogerMarketing: In StorePepsiCoDept. PerimeterShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageUbereatsUnileverBrick and MortarDoorDashPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Who is Eating What When? The food and beverage retail world is undergoing a significant transformation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Consumers are reshaping their eating habits, with a remarkable return to home-prepared meals—a trend not seen at this level since 2000. That said, let’s see look at some of what The […] Grocerant Guru March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersData & InsightsDept. FrozenVendorsDept. FreshInsight ProvidersDept. BeveragePredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaRestaurantsDept. RefrigeratedCompetitionTrends: Food and BeverageConagraTechnology & InnovationShoppersDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessESG and CSRHomeChefMerchandisingMeta (Facebook)NestleTwitter 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
Trends & External Forces Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Merchandising Stores & Formats Walmart to Expand Digital Shelf Labels Chainwide Walmart will deploy digital shelf labels (DSLs) chainwide this year, doubling the approximately 2,300 U.S. locations currently using the technology (Walmart U.S. operates more than 4,600 stores). With more than 120,000 items in a typical Walmart store, managing price changes manually requires significant associate hours. Additionally, these DSLs are equipped with LED lights that make […] Written by Retail TouchPoints March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
RetailWit QuickWit RetailWit Blog QuickWit Monthly (February 2026) – The Top Retail News The top retail news and most interesting & most read stories in commerce. Written by RetailWit March 3, 2026March 15, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Channel: Mass Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes. Written by Grocery Dive March 3, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Anthropic’s Claude hits No. 2 on Apple’s top free apps list after Pentagon rejection OpenAI’s ChatGPT remains the top free app in the U.S. on Apple’s rankings, but Claude has steadily gained traction. Written by CNBC February 28, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Media & Marketing Data & Insights Walmart app connects suppliers with store-level data Walmart Data Ventures introduced Scintilla In-Store so field representatives can see real-time data — in part to reduce out-of-stocks. Written by RetailDive February 27, 2026March 8, 2026 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked