According to news reports, VP Kamala Harris shared the economic agenda for her presidential campaign on Aug. 16, proposing a federal ban on corporate price gouging on groceries. Industry leaders are sharing their thoughts regarding her plan, which includes new penalties for companies that exploit crises and support for smaller food businesses “that are trying […]
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Posted inThe Kroger Co., Corporate Store News, Health & Wellness, Midwest
The Kroger Co. To Hold Annual Wellness Festival
The Kroger Wellness Festival, presented by PepsiCo and P&G, is returning on Sept. 27-28 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at a new location on Fifth Street in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The free health and wellness festival celebrates physical, mental and emotional health for the whole family. The festival will showcase more than 200 experiences and food […]
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Amazon Fresh, National, Whole Foods
July Online Grocery Sales Climbed 9% Versus Year Ago To $7.9B
The total U.S. online grocery market ended July with $7.9 billion in monthly sales, a 9.2 percent increase over last year. Delivery sales surged 22 percent in July, aided by continued promotional efforts. Ship-to-home also posted strong results, climbing 6 percent, and pickup held steady year-over-year, according to the Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey, fielded […]
Posted inProduce News, Albertsons, Gelson's, Harris Teeter, National, The Kroger Co.
This Month In Produce: Hatch Chiles, Sweet Potatoes and More
As the back-to-school season begins to take off, so too does the abundance of fresh produce. For consumers, this means a cornucopia of choices at the grocery store. But behind the colorful displays and enticing promotions lies a strategic battle for shelf space and consumer dollars. This August, produce companies are rolling out innovative campaigns […]
Posted inProduce News, Northeast, Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Touts Benefits Of Local Produce Partnerships
Tops Friendly Markets relies on partnerships with local growers to stock its produce shelves with fresh items throughout the season, helping support family-owned farms. Tops has partnerships with more than 500 locally-owned and -operated dairy and produce family farms. They have generations of growing experience, and their proximity to Tops locations allow for fruits and […]
Posted inGrocery Store Equipment, Dollar General, Feature, Food Lion, National
Self-Checkouts A ‘Double-Edged Sword’ For Grocery Customers, Retailers
Self-checkouts in grocery stores present both benefits and challenges for the retailers that utilize them. In the benefits column, they allow customers buying just a handful of items to not get in a line behind someone doing two weeks’ worth of shopping. They also lessen the labor and eventually payroll burden for retailers, many of […]
Posted inCorporate Store News, Aldi, Feature, Southeast
Aldi Gaining Steam Across Southeast
Shaun O’Keefe, Aldi regional VP based out of the company’s Jefferson, Georgia, distribution center, conducted a tour for journalists in mid-July at the company’s store on Peachtree Road in Atlanta’s Buckhead area. Aldi currently operates 81 stores in Georgia, with 50-55 of them in the Atlanta area, depending on your definition of what the Atlanta […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, Schnucks
Schnucks’ Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator Selects First Class
Schnuck Markets has announced the first class of diverse-owned companies selected for its Schnucks Springboard business accelerator program. The initiative aims to foster growth and success among diverse-owned entrepreneurs by providing comprehensive support, including education, resources and access to the Schnucks customer base. Ten companies have been chosen to participate in the program, which offers […]