Retail
Its latest platform is designed to digitize and optimize one of the most challenging jobs in grocery: fresh distribution center buying.
New research shows retailers deploying shelf intelligence with a hybrid data capture strategy are 136% more likely to maintain profitability leadership than those relying on a single approach.
With the shopper experience central to Harmons’ mission, ensuring shelves are stocked with the right items, in the right place, at the right price is critical for success, the grocer says.
The Packer sat down with three executives from the retailer to discuss its “Right by You” Affordability Promise and how it puts savings and community first to help shoppers facing economic uncertainty.
Dietitian and cookbook author Kylie Sakaida shows how fresh, chef-crafted salads can engage consumers who want convenience, nutrition and culinary inspiration.
Food research expert Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, shares why millennials and Gen Z are driving fruit consumption while vegetable sales decline.
Twenty-five grocery partners have now joined together with DoorDash as part of a collective emergency food response to support those impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits.
The funding will support continued expansion of supply to meet growing demand and accelerate the company’s investment in technology and AI capabilities, says CEO Steve Magami.
Sprouts Farmers Market is now offering squash from Kreher Family Farms, which is Certified Regenerative by A Greener World.
A new Algolia survey shows 73% of U.S. consumers are stressed about grocery prices, prompting them to seek savings through store brands, loyalty programs and AI powered tools, while still prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy.
The $860 million investment will expand capacity for the supply chain network, supporting Food Lion and other grocery brands and bring more than 500 jobs to Burlington.
Globally and in the U.S., data shows millennials and Gen Z shoppers view produce purchase differently than baby boomers and Gen X shoppers.
Salad companies are driving category growth through innovations in flavor, packaging and freshness that align with consumers’ demand for convenience, health and sustainability.
The 1939 Group has acquired 51 Wisconsin grocery stores, uniting them under one family of companies and welcoming 8,000 new employees.
The company says its 2025 meal basket offers a full holiday feast at the lowest price since it started the program.
The grocer says it offers resources, benefits and training to support and develop employees.
The extended partnership supplies stores throughout the region with family-size salad kits from Local Bounti’s facility in Pasco, Wash.
The expansion will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on January 14.
According to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, growth was fueled by the largest base of e-grocery shoppers to date, continued gains in order frequency and strong spending per order.
The director of merchandising produce and floral for the Greensboro, N.C.-based The Fresh Market is as recognized for driving revenue and delivering exceptional guest experiences as he is for integrity and strategic vision.
Customers will be able to make purchases directly through ChatGPT, advancing a broader strategy to use artificial intelligence for more personalized, predictive and seamless retail interactions.
All 163 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware will launch on Upside, which uses personalized offers in its app to drive customers to brands.
Aldi says it’s setting the bar for other grocers by feeding 10 at $4 a person so hosts can keep every tradition (and every guest) on the list.
The Schiller Park, Ill.-based company says central Florida is known for its thriving winter strawberry crop, producing fruit with exceptional flavor from late November to early April.
A new mixed variety bag and 4-count EZ Band packaging help retailers find solutions for merchandising pears.
In this week’s Fresh Produce Fridays, we explore Save Mart’s partnership with Fantozzi Farms that’s bringing the farm-to-table story to life — complete with twists and turns.
Placer.ai data shows Dollar General gaining momentum in grocery as store remodels, expanded fresh offerings and a strong value message drive higher traffic and more productive locations.
With young shoppers increasingly drawn to plant-forward eating, cooking at home and ingredient transparency, Giorgio says its influencer strategy helps elevate mushrooms from a side dish to a staple.
Rural Grocery Initiative’s new research highlights how collaborative, locally driven models — from rural grocery stores and co-ops to innovative sourcing systems — are helping small town grocers and producers build more resilient local food networks.
The Packer received an advance taste of this new tropical fruit that delivers a unique and delicious flavor profile of coconut and pineapple indulgence along with a nutritional boost.