Channel: Grocery The Friday Checkout: How grocers are lending a hand in the wake of Hurricane Helene Kroger, Hy-Vee and Publix are among the companies providing support to impacted communities hit by the deadly storm. Grocery Dive October 4, 2024October 4, 2024 < 1 min read WeatherColgate-PalmoliveRegional GroceryHy-VeePublixKroger 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Aldi’s Growing Food Industry Influence Aldi’s Fan Favorites list has become a vital barometer for both the grocery industry and consumer trends. Why? Because the selections reflect emerging shopper preferences, and Aldi’s ability to act quickly on consumer feedback is a blueprint for others. Aldi fans voted to bring back Huntington Home Swedish Dish Cloths, but more importantly, this […] Grocerant Guru October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 3 min read Regional GroceryAldiShoppersRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. GroceryConsumersOwned Brands (Private Label)Brick and MortarDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaTrader JoesESG and CSR7-Eleven & SpeedwaySustainabilityDept. OTCThick DataDept. PerimeterInclusivityStrategyTrends: ConsumerDept. BeverageDept. DeliDept. Fresh PreparedTechnology & InnovationDivestituresMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPackagingPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons testing Afresh’s new forecasting solution The grocer is piloting the AI-powered tool across produce, meat, seafood, deli and foodservice for 17 distribution centers. Grocery Dive October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDept. FreshTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply ChainDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger Protested by Denver Workers The Kroger-Albertsons merger continues to be controversial. RetailWire October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Giant Eagle slashing delivery wait times The regional grocer is expanding its partnership with omnichannel platform Flybuy to reduce wait times for drivers. Grocery Dive October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryGiant EagleDeliveryOmnichannelPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery ‘Not a banana’: Ahold Delhaize USA, Giant Eagle talk retail media strategies Running an advertising arm is very different from selling groceries, grocery executives said during a virtual event hosted by Grocery Dive and Marketing Dive last week. Grocery Dive October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaAhold DelhaizeRegional GroceryGiant EagleExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Giant Eagle invests $25M in lowering produce prices The initiative will reduce the cost of more than 200 items by an average of 20%, the grocer said. Grocery Dive September 28, 2024September 28, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryGiant EagleDept. PerimeterDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SpartanNash dials up its tech talent efforts More than 300 of the company’s workers participated this week in its first IT Training Palooza. Grocery Dive September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationSpartanNashRegional GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger launches ‘mega-sales event’ as Albertsons deal hangs in the balance The retailer is running “Customer Appreciation Week” at the same time as a federal judge prepares to rule on regulators’ request to stop its proposed merger with Albertsons. Grocery Dive September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayKrogerShoppersMergers 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 Harris Teeter’s New HT Traders Ready Made Meals: Another Half-Baked Attempt by Kroger at the Grocerant Niche When Kroger Company announced the launch of Harris Teeter’s HT Traders Ready Made Meals, it felt like déjà vu—a familiar attempt at capturing the lucrative grocerant niche that, yet again, missed the mark according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Johnson believes that, Kroger’s repeated misfires in the […] Grocerant Guru September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 4 min read KrogerConsumersDept. GroceryDept. FreshData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaDept. PerimeterShoppersTechnology & InnovationMeta (Facebook)Predictions and ForecastsRegional GroceryTwitterMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWhole FoodsPackagingWegmansTrader JoesRestaurantsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. Fresh PreparedMarketing: BrandStrategyMarketing: BroadcastESG and CSRDept. DairyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Albertsons debuts new private label wine line Bee Lightly, the grocer’s newest addition to its Own Brands portfolio, is packaged in a flat bottle made from 100% recycled material. Grocery Dive September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)Dept. BeverageDept. Adult BevAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Weis Markets buys 2 supermarkets The Mid-Atlantic grocer plans to convert the stores it is acquiring from Sunnyway Foods to its own banner. Grocery Dive September 24, 2024September 24, 2024 < 1 min read Weis MarketsRegional GroceryBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer What to know about privacy laws when collecting personal data on shoppers Retailers have moved away from collecting identifiable information from consumers, but need to be aware of requirements for the personal data they do collect, an Albertsons privacy official said at IAB’s summit last week. Grocery Dive September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 < 1 min read Data & InsightsShoppersGovernmentConsumersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Dollar/Value Aldi plans to reach net-zero emissions targets by 2050 The grocer’s parent company said it will focus on refining various operations, including product sourcing and refrigeration, to achieve its goal. Grocery Dive September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPredictions and ForecastsAldiOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Kroger Extends Exchange Offers for Albertsons Notes as Merger Developments Unfold Recently, Kroger announced an extension of the expiration date for its exchange offers and consent solicitations regarding Albertsons Companies, Inc. notes. The new expiration date is set for September 27, 2024. This extension allows holders of Albertsons notes to exchange them for new Kroger notes and cash, as well as to consent to proposed amendments […] RetailWire September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryKrogerAlbertsons / SafewayPricing & PromotionsMergers 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 The Friday Checkout: Kroger faces uphill climb as judge weighs merger’s fate Although a court decision could still be weeks away, Wall Street analysts and investors are predicting the deal with Albertsons won’t get approved. Grocery Dive September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKrogerRegional GroceryEconomyAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Inside closing arguments from the FTC’s challenge to Kroger-Albertsons merger The federal agency’s attorneys highlighted how the deal would impact local communities while the grocers’ lawyers said the agency was out of touch with the realities the industry and shoppers face. Grocery Dive September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayShoppers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Why Big Brands Are Embracing Direct Connections to Power the Future of Retail Suresh Kumar, Walmart’s global chief technology officer and chief development officer, says, “We’re in a new era of retail defined by profoundly personal shopping experiences. Each shopper defines how, where and when they obtain goods, and context is key. The ‘why’ behind the purchase. Retailers must predict shoppers’ needs, reduce decision-making, and enable highly personal […] Josh Silverman September 18, 2024September 20, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsConsumersPredictions and ForecastsWalmartShoppersTrends: RetailMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: In StoreResults & InvestmentMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutivesOmnichannelPartnershipsTargetStrategyRegional GroceryAmazonOperations & Supply ChainKrogerDept. FuelAlbertsons / SafewayMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Aldi Finds Success with Private Label Beer; Holiday Offerings to Debut Soon Beer industry trends have been largely discouraging lately, but one retailer – albeit a mostly private label one – is bucking them. “We are crushing it in beer right now,” Aldi director of buying for adult beverages Arlin Zajmi told Brewbound. Brewbound September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. Adult BevDept. BeverageRegional GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)AldiHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Closing arguments in FTC’s case against Kroger-Albertsons merger set for Tuesday As the three-week-long trial winds down, another legal proceeding over the deal is getting started in Washington state. Grocery Dive September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryMergersKrogerGovernmentAlbertsons / SafewayLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery - Natural Whole Foods Market debuts smaller format store in NYC Post Content Retail Customer Experience September 16, 2024September 20, 2024 < 1 min read Whole FoodsRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees ALDI To Hire 13,000 Workers With Pay Upwards of $23 Per Hour The retailer will hire more than 13,000 store and warehouse associates for the holiday season. RetailWire September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesRegional GroceryAldiOperations & Supply ChainHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Publix expands plans for Kentucky stores The grocery chain has executed a lease in Elizabethtown — its 12th planned location in the Bluegrass State. Grocery Dive September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPublixBrick and MortarStore Location 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Stater Bros. launches online product sampling initiative The program, in partnership with Mercatus and Swish Brand Experiences, allows the grocer and its CPG partners to personalize online shopping. Grocery Dive September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery As the clock ticks on the Kroger-Albertsons merger, the stakes for the grocers are rising, analysts say “The opportunity cost of pursuing the merger over the past two years has been enormous for Kroger,” one business strategy expert said. Grocery Dive September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 < 1 min read MergersKrogerRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Hannaford launches fraud awareness program The grocery chain is providing informational brochures and tapping its pharmacists to teach older customers about scams. Grocery Dive September 9, 2024September 9, 2024 < 1 min read Regional GroceryLegal & CriminalAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Legacy Grocery Store Market Share Capitulation a Continuing Trend It’s clear that legacy grocery stores, once the dominant force in food retail, are now navigating a challenging landscape marked by significant market share capitulation according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. This shift has been driven by three prominent trends: the encroachment of dollar stores, drug stores, and […] Grocerant Guru September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 5 min read Brick and MortarConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsLidlRegional GroceryData & InsightsAldiCompetitionMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshWaWaDeliveryShoppersCOVID19Food DeliveryDept. PerimeterWalgreensStore FormatOwned Brands (Private Label)Predictions and ForecastsTwitterMeta (Facebook)MerchandisingCVSStrategyTrends: RetailUbereatsDollar GeneralDoorDashESG and CSRGrubhubOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Foodservice Retail Discontinuity Continues Driven by Gen Z and Millennial Adoption Notice was first given in 1991 when Foodservice Solutions®, Grocerant Guru® Steven Johnson, warned foodservice industry professionals about the shifting consumer mindset at COEX. Then, in 1996, Johnson coined the term “grocerants” in an Op-Ed article published in both FoodService Director and Nation’s Restaurant News. Fast forward to today, and the foodservice industry is […] Grocerant Guru September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 3 min read ConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsBrick and MortarMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshDeliveryDept. PerimeterAmazonTescoFood DeliveryLidlMeta (Facebook)TwitterConsultingRegional GroceryDept. Fresh PreparedInternational - UKOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsESG and CSRDept. FrozenResults & InvestmentShoppersStrategyGrubhubWalmartAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in the U.S. (2023-2033F) See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Occupations With the Most Projected Job Cuts This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As the economy shifts, the employment landscape changes. […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces US Government Accuses Visa of Being an Illegal Monopoly The Department of Justice alleges Visa has an excessive stranglehold on debit card transactions. Written by RetailWire September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Department: Consumer Durables Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Holiday & Events Merchandising Stores & Formats Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […] Written by Retail TouchPoints September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Retail Ecosystem Trends & External Forces Future of Marketing: Part One Today, we’re kicking off a special two-part series answering your questions about all things marketing. Scott puts on his professor hat and answers your questions surrounding common marketing misconceptions, the power of community-driven marketing, and what the future holds for the industry. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Subscribe to No Mercy / No Malice Buy “The […] Written by The Prof G Show September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Maxed-Out Credit Cards by Generation See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Credit Card Utilization By Generation This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In the first quarter of 2024, the nationwide aggregate credit card […] Written by Visual Capitalist September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked