Posted inCorporate Store News, Independent Store News, National, The Kroger Co.

Report: Majority Of Consumers Plan To Celebrate Fourth Of July

Numerator has released data on Fourth of July 2024, sourced from verified purchase figures and a sentiment survey of more than 5,500 consumers on their holiday intentions this year and if they intend to shop at a grocery retailer. Overall, 73 percent of consumers plan to celebrate the Fourth of July, with white consumers, those […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Meijer, Midwest, Save A Lot, The Kroger Co.

150 Save A Lot Stores Offering Delivery Through Uber

Save A Lot has begun a new partnership with Uber, allowing customers to have their groceries delivered from more than 150 of the St. Louis-based grocer’s locations. In addition, shoppers also will be able to use their Health Benefit cards to buy thousands of items through Uber Eats.  Health Benefit cards offer a way to […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Home Page Latest News, Southeast, The Kroger Co.

Taste Of The Southeast: Why The Grocery Landscape Stands Out In This Area

by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The grocery industry across the United States is a complex ecosystem, but the Southeast boasts a unique landscape shaped by regional preferences, strong community ties and a dominant player: Publix.  In this report, part of Shelby Publishing’s Successfully Selling Regional Grocers series this month, let’s dive […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Guest Contributors, Southwest, The Kroger Co.

Simmering Southwest: Region Boasts Unique Brew Of Grocery Retailing 

By Diana Leza Sheehan / founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The American grocery landscape is a fascinating ecosystem of national giants and regional independents, learning and competing against each other. The Southwest region of the United States has evolved in unexpected ways, driven by strong independents that innovate effectively while continuing to successfully compete […]

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Grocers In West Virginia Prove Resilient

West Virginia’s grocery landscape continues to shift in 2024, reflecting both national trends and unique state-specific factors. Growth, as reflected in the number of new store openings, has signaled a cautiously optimistic outlook, even as economic and demographic challenges persist. While national chains including Kroger and Food Lion have dominated West Virginia’s supermarket scene, this […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Feature, Northeast, The Kroger Co.

Grocery Retailing In Northeast: Diverse Landscape Varies By City, State

by Diana Leza Sheehan, founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights From bustling cities to quaint coastal towns, the northeastern United States offers a broad array of cultures and lifestyles. This extends far beyond accents and historical landmarks. Venture into a grocery store in the Northeast, and one encounters a retail landscape unlike any other in the […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Albertsons, Corporate Store News, Gelson's, Guest Contributors, The Kroger Co., West

Wild West Of Grocery: A Look At Dynamic Landscape Of Western U.S.

by Diana Leza Sheehan / founder and principal consultant, PDG Insights The grocery store aisles of the American West provide a unique picture compared to the rest of the country. Beyond familiar national brands, the diversity of its population and storied history of the region has shaped shopping habits and a demand for non-traditional ingredients, […]