Channel: Specialty & Other The Brilliant Way Trader Joe’s Is Keeping Egg Prices Down Currently, Trader Joe’s has the lowest prices on eggs of all the larger supermarket chains. RetailWire February 19, 2025February 19, 2025 < 1 min read Trader JoesRegional GroceryDept. Dairy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Food Sales Copycat Products Blurring the Lines Between Retail Food Channels The line between restaurants and food retailers is growing ever thinner. The battle for America’s food dollars has intensified as consumers embrace fresh, prepared, ready-2-eat (RTE) and heat-n-eat (HNE) options available across a rapidly expanding spectrum of retail channels. Convenience stores, chain drug stores, grocery stores, club stores, mass merchandisers, vending machines, and even […] Grocerant Guru February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 4 min read Dept. GroceryConsumersRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. FreshBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationWhole FoodsWalgreensTrader JoesPredictions and ForecastsPackagingShoppersTrends: Food and BeverageDept. PerimeterRegional GroceryDept. BakeryMarketing: BrandWaWaWegmansAlbertsons / SafewayMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainAmazonUnileverInsight ProvidersEconomyVendorsDelivery7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Mapping Trader Joe’s ambitious store growth The grocer debuted more than 30 new stores in 2024 — triple its additions the prior year — and has a dozen already in the pipeline for this year. Grocery Dive January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 < 1 min read Trader JoesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery The Risk of Raising Restaurant Prices in 2025 In 2025, the foodservice landscape is rapidly evolving, creating significant challenges for restaurant operators contemplating price increases. While higher menu prices may offset rising labor, rent, and ingredient costs, they come with heightened risks in an era where consumer behavior has dramatically shifted. From the Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice […] Grocerant Guru January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 5 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationAIDept. GroceryRestaurantsData & InsightsGoogleMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDeliveryDept. FreshFood DeliveryWhole FoodsDept. NonfoodPricing & PromotionsPartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainStore LocationBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)InternationalInstacartWaWaSustainabilityEconomyCompetitionTwitterESG and CSRMarketing: TradeTrader JoesPackagingUbereatsRegional GroceryMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationStrategyTikTokDoorDashCOVID19AssociatesBlueApronChatGPTDept. Fresh PreparedVendorsGrubhub 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Introduces Popular Limited-Edition Truffle Dip Trader Joe’s has yet another addictive dip. RetailWire December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Holiday & Events Why Mix-and-Match Meal Components Are the Ultimate Choice for Thanksgiving Dinner As Thanksgiving approaches, many people imagine gathering around a table filled with classic dishes, from roasted turkey to creamy mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. But while the tradition is cherished, the reality of hosting Thanksgiving can be overwhelming, with endless hours of cooking, rising grocery bills, and the challenges of balancing varied taste preferences […] Grocerant Guru November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 5 min read Holiday & EventsRestaurantsData & InsightsDept. GroceryDept. FreshConsumersAssociatesSustainabilityHealth & WellnessWhole FoodsTrader JoesWegmansThick DataDept. DairyDept. RefrigeratedShoppersMerchandisingDept. Adult BevDept. DeliRegional GroceryTrends: Food and BeverageMarketing: TradeDept. Fresh Prepared 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Trader Joe’s first unionized workers still don’t have a contract More than two years after workers at the grocer’s Hadley, Massachusetts, store voted to join Trader Joe’s United, the union has not finalized terms of their employment with the retailer, workers said. Grocery Dive November 18, 2024November 18, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesTrader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Trader Joe’s took unlawful steps to stop employees from supporting unionization, NLRB rules Preventing workers at a store in Hadley, Massachusetts, from wearing union insignia violated the National Labor Relations Act, an administrative law judge for the federal agency found. Grocery Dive November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesTrader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other How Trader Joe’s differentiates stores Even if two locations are in the same neighborhood, the specialty grocer said it looks to curate a distinct experience at each one. Grocery Dive November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Beloved Advent Calenders Return: 24 Days of Chocolate for Under $2 24 days of chocolate for less than $2? Yes please. RetailWire November 8, 2024November 8, 2024 < 1 min read Trader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Hit by Contamination Fears as FDA Issues Recall for Salmonella-Infected Green Onions Trader Joe’s is the latest retailer to be hit by a recall. RetailWire October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesGovernmentRegional Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer U.S. Consumer Discontinuity in Grocery Retail A Battle for Share of Stomach Over the past 15 years, the grocery retail sector has undergone significant disruption, fueled by shifting consumer behavior, advancements in technology, and intensified competition. What was once a stable, predictable industry now faces increasing complexity as consumer expectations evolve and alternative distribution channels gain prominence according to Steven […] Grocerant Guru October 27, 2024October 27, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationConsumersAIDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersTrader JoesRegional GroceryBrick and MortarAmazonDept. FreshMarketing: Social MediaSustainabilityMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationWegmansWalmartAldiPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryOperations & Supply ChainESG and CSRMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionCOVID19Owned Brands (Private Label)EconomyBOPISMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodInstacartLidlOmnichannelDept. PerimeterCompetitionHealth & WellnessWhole FoodsTech: CashierlessAssociatesMeta (Facebook)MerchandisingTwitterConsultingCostcoKrogerMarketing: TradeRestaurantsDept. Natural / OrganicStore LocationStrategyTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Food Chicken processor recalls nearly 12M pounds of meat over listeria concerns Private brand products from Trader Joe’s, Kroger and Amazon Fresh are included in the USDA’s 342-page recall list. Grocery Dive October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. FreshTrader JoesRegional GroceryOwned Brands (Private Label)KrogerAmazon 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 - Natural Food Product Pricing and Climate Sustainability at Restaurants, Convenience Stores, and Grocery Stores Consumers are focusing in on two powerful forces that are reshaping the food industry: climate sustainability and product pricing. Restaurants, convenience stores, and grocery stores are keenly aware of these shifts as they adapt to meet the purchasing preferences of the largest and most socially conscious generations—Gen Z and Millennials according to Steven Johnson […] Grocerant Guru September 27, 2024September 27, 2024 5 min read SustainabilityConsumersDept. GroceryRestaurantsBrick and MortarData & InsightsWhole FoodsESG and CSRThick Data7-Eleven & SpeedwayShoppersPackagingTrader JoesInternationalMarketing: ShopperMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTrends: Food and BeverageDept. BeverageStrategyAssociatesHealth & WellnessMarketing: BrandPartnershipsDept. Natural / OrganicPredictions and Forecasts 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
Merchandising How an emerging spirits brand nabbed shelf space at Trader Joe’s The retailer decided to bring drinks from Tip Top Proper Cocktails to some stores despite its heavy focus on private labels. Grocery Dive September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesMerchandisingDept. BeverageDept. Adult BevPackagingBrick and MortarAssociated British Foods 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Trader Joe’s workers look to decertify union at first unionized store Employees at a store in Hadley, Massachusetts, have asked the NLRB to hold a vote over whether to remove Trader Joe’s United from its role as their representative. Grocery Dive August 13, 2024August 21, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesTrader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Why Millennials and Baby Boomers Alike Love Trader Joe’s: The Grocerant Guru’s Perspective In an age where grocery shopping has transformed from a mundane chore into an experience-driven activity, Trader Joe’s stands out as a beloved destination for both Millennials and Baby Boomers. This unique grocery chain has managed to captivate two distinct generations with its distinctive offerings, quirky charm, and customer-centric approach. So, here is what […] Grocerant Guru August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 4 min read Trader JoesConsumersRegional GrocerySustainabilityData & InsightsHealth & WellnessShoppersPackagingAssociatesESG and CSRPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Social MediaDept. Natural / OrganicOwned Brands (Private Label)Meta (Facebook)NestleBrick and MortarTrends: Food and Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Receipt Goes Viral A Trader Joe’s receipt from a California family has sparked a viral discussion on social media about grocery costs and shopping choices for large families who are on a budget. RetailWire July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesRegional GroceryMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Announces New Mini Insulated Tote Bags Trader Joe’s has just announced a new product line as a follow-up to its viral mini canvas totes earlier this year: mini insulated tote bags. RetailWire June 5, 2024June 5, 2024 < 1 min read Trader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other New Trader Joe’s Opens in SF After 10 Years San Francisco’s Hayes Valley neighborhood welcomed a highly anticipated new addition on May 17, 2024, with the grand opening of a Trader Joe’s at 555 Fulton St., on the corner of Laguna Street. This event marks the end of a decade-long wait for residents who have been eagerly looking forward to a new grocery store […] RetailWire May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Apple Workers at Maryland Store Vote to Strike Workers at an Apple store in Towson, Md. have authorized a strike, although a date has not yet been set for the action. The store was the first Apple location to unionize back in 2022 with more than 100 employees now represented by The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Coalition of Organized Retail Employees […] Retail TouchPoints May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 2 min read AssociatesAmazonPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaOperations & Supply ChainRestaurantsCostcoCOVID19InternationalTrader JoesDept. NonfoodStore LocationTechnology & InnovationFlagship Stores 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other The Friday Checkout: Walmart has a new grocery brand. Should Aldi and Trader Joe’s be worried? The retailer is taking a page from those grocers’ playbooks with its new line centered on trendy yet inexpensive items. Grocery Dive May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesWalmartRegional GroceryAldi 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Recalls Organic Basil Product Linked to Salmonella Outbreak The company’s Infinite Herbs Organic Basil product is recalled due to a possible salmonella contamination. RetailWire April 19, 2024April 19, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / Organic 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Sephora, Dove top CPG 2024’s Most Innovative Brands List NEW YORK – CPG brands outpaced technology nearly 2:1 in the 2024 Most Innovative Brands survey conducted by Brand Keys Inc. (www.brandkeys.com), the New York-based brand loyalty and engagement research firm. “For the first time consumers acknowledged more CPG than Tech brands,” noted Robert Passikoff, brand keys founder and president. “And, for the first time, […] MMR April 8, 2024January 29, 2025 3 min read ConsumersTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsUnileverRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaPepsiCoProcter & GambleHealth & WellnessESG and CSRMondelezEconomyDept. Toys & GamesDept. PetKraftHeinzMeta (Facebook)Dept. ApparelThick DataCompetitionTrader JoesAmazonResults & InvestmentStreamingTikTokMarketing: In StoreWalmartMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FreshChatGPTCVSData & InsightsWarby ParkerGoogleAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s new grab-and-go store draws rebuke from national union The company’s Pronto shop in New York City replaces its former wine shop that closed down nearly two years ago. Grocery Dive March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 < 1 min read Trader JoesAssociatesDept. Adult BevDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Raises Banana Prices for the First Time in 2 Decades The grocer has increased the price of one banana from 19 to 23 cents. RetailWire March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Trader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s raises banana prices for the first time in more than 20 years Nineteen cent bananas had become a staple at the beloved grocery chain. Now, individual bananas cost 23 cents, the company confirmed. Grocery Dive March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 < 1 min read Trader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Specialty & Other Trader Joe’s Cashews Recalled in 16 States Due to Salmonella The chain store finds itself recalling yet another product from its shelves. RetailWire March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 < 1 min read Trader Joes 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025 1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […] Written by Earnest Research February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
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