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Ahold Delhaize, a global retail conglomerate, has announced its "Growing Together" strategy for the next four years. The strategy focuses on creating a positive workplace, supporting healthy communities and sustainable food systems, and enhancing customer experiences. The company plans to invest over $1 billion in price reductions and remodel over 1,000 stores to improve its value proposition. Ahold Delhaize aims to expand its business and strengthen customer relationships through personalized pricing and digital engagement. The company also emphasizes its commitment to communities and sustainability. In the US, Ahold Delhaize's brands offer a seamless integrated shopping experience, including online shopping services. Additionally, the company is currently promoting a sale on Kiddie Carts with various colors and styles available. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the evolving sophistication of grab-and-go food programs in grocery stores, exemplified by Cingari Family Markets' approach in developing restaurant-quality meals for their ShopRite supermarkets through a central commissary overseen by Executive Chef David Cingari, emphasizing consistency, freshness, and broad menu appeal to meet diverse consumer preferences, including vegan, gluten-free, and high-protein diets.

The article focuses on the growing appeal of artisanal breads and international flavors in supermarket bakery departments, along with the adoption of tech solutions to enhance bakery businesses. Topics include consumer preferences for indulgent treats, the popularity of artisanal and specialty breads, and the role of technology in improving bakery operations.

The article focuses on the rapid growth and profitability of foodservice offerings in supermarkets, driven by consumer demand for convenience and the desire to eat more meals at home. Topics discussed include retailers' investments in enhancing foodservice departments, the expansion of grab-and-go meal options, and the importance of partnering with local foodservice brands to provide unique offerings.

The article focuses on Progressive Grocer's 75th Consumer Expenditures Study, a comprehensive survey conducted directly with grocery shoppers to understand their purchasing habits and preferences. Topics discussed include the top categories purchased at grocery stores, store preferences among different demographics, and shopping behaviors such as planning ahead and the significance of prepared foods.

The article focuses on the growth of deli departments in supermarkets, driven by new bold flavors, limited-edition products, and expanded prepared foods. Topics include the rise of spicy and unique flavor profiles, the shift towards grab-and-go items due to labor shortages, and increased consumer demand for natural and innovative deli products.

Supermarket pharmacies have gone yard. Not only have they kept pace with their large retail chain brethren by expanding into clinical services, including medication therapy management and immunizations, but they [...]

The article discusses store managers listed in 2023 Top Women in Grocery, including Alison Gregas, Director of Private Brands of Weis Markets; Lisa Locklear, Store Manager in Lumberton, North Carolina in Food Lion LLC; and Jaye Davis, Store Director in Olathe, Kansas in Balls Food Stores.

The article focuses on innovations in the supermarket front end, exploring the need for change and enhancements to create a more efficient, frictionless, and personalized shopping experience. Topics include the importance of a hassle-free checkout experience, the balance between frictionless processes and social interaction, and strategies to boost impulse purchases through eye-catching fixtures, dwell time creation, and the promotion of non-traditional products.

It's Monday Night Football, Lions vs. Packers. On ESPN2 Peyton and Eli Manning are experimenting with a new way to call a football game. Aldi, meanwhile, is sponsoring the broadcast [...]

Following success in specialty chains, natural and organic beauty is exploding at mass retailers. Now what? Back in the 1970s, 'natural' and 'organic' conjured up images of love-beaded hippies, homemade [...]

If it can be said that there is a guiding maxim in the retail business, it would be 'know thy customer and know thyself'--two goals that Rite Aid has made [...]

The article offers updates on trends in cold-storage solutions for groceries. The trends highlighted are development of high-quality refrigerated facilities and robot workers, use of natural refrigerants and equipment that uses them to reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact, expansion of automation to address labor issues, and innovative equipment designs and technology with emphasis on reducing energy consumption and consideration of sustainability and aesthetics.

The relentless growth of hard-discount retailers and the increasing adoption of online shopping will keep pressure on traditional retailers in the year ahead, according to analysts. Although the strong economy [...]

The article offers information about the Cust2Mate, world's first proven-in-use self-checkout (SCO) smart cart for retail markets. It mentions the views of the Rafi Yam, chief executive officer of Tel Aviv-based Cust2Mate, the company developed the shopping and self-checkout system with the retail environment.

The article presents an interview with Seth Maddox, Creative Director at King Retail Solutions (KRS), discussing effective in-store signage for grocery retailers. Topics include the hallmarks of effective supermarket signage, the advantages of digital signage over traditional methods, and strategies for deploying signage effectively in food retail environments.

The article discusses how grocers are re-evaluating their physical-store strategies as the COVID-19 pandemic has lifted. It states that grocers are looking to maximize profits, keep shoppers loyal and drive sales amid escalating expense pressures. It mentions that stores are getting smaller as consumers are working from home, and many are leveraging e-commerce options and not spending time in physical stores.

The article discusses how retailers are using advanced tech and eco-friendly refrigerants to comply with regulations and cut greenhouse-gas emissions. It mentions Axiom Cloud, Oakland, California, which uses refrigeration software to transform refrigeration management, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things, and automation, is working with major retailers and cold-storage companies.

The article offers information on the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the food and consumables industry in the U.S. It discusses about the degree of inflation and increased consumption amid a strong economy produced a low single-digit gain. It mentions about the displaced demand from the foodservice industry.

The article focuses on the retail industry, Publix is filled with entrepreneurs who took risks and built spectacularly successful businesses. Topics include George Jenkins opens the first Publix Food Store, in Winter Haven, Fla., on September 6, 1930; Publix adds a produce distribution center in 1973; and Publix opens its 100th store in 1964.

The article looks at how retailers in the U.S. are redefining the grocery experience in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics discussed include store experience evolution at Wegmans Food Markets, Stew Leonard's, and Publix Super Markets, business model transformation at Casey's General Stores, The Kroger Co., and Dollar General, and service delivery disruption at Walmart, Choice Market, and Thrive Market.

Wegmans announced that it will eliminate plastic bags company-wide by the end of 2022. With this decision, the company's goal is to shift all customers to reusable bags, the best [...]

The article discusses GetGo Café + Market, a convenience store chain owned by Giant Eagle Inc., and its recent entry into the drive-thru concept with a location in Mentor, Ohio. Topics include the motivation behind this move, the features of the new drive-thru store, and GetGo's plans for expanding this concept to more locations in Ohio and beyond.

STOP & SHOP DEPLOYS FUEL CELLS Stop & Shop is converting 40 of its stores in Massachusetts and New York to fuel cell technology as its looks to better serve [...]

NatuEra, a vertically integrated cannabinoid producer and brand of hemp-derived CBD products, has rolled out the market's first smart CBD sales kiosk specifically designed for major grocery, pharmacy and mass [...]

More retailers are attempting to transform themselves into full-fledged technology platforms--and with good justification. Retail enterprises that include iWalmart, Target, Kroger and Instacart want to join major technology providers such [...]

Ghost kitchens are appearing more and more--and making believers out of the retailers who open them. A ghost kitchen is the food service equivalent of a dark store--a location that [...]

The article discusses how phase two of the United Supermarkets-Onfleet partnership will consist of translating United's newfound delivery visibility to its customers. It notes that one of the biggest adjustments in implementing Onfleet's solution was getting the store teams on board. It adds that Onfleet was an attractive partner because the company did not burden the retailer with high initial costs.

The article discusses how grocery store operators can improve dairy sales with the help of some creative ideas. According to industry experts, thoughtful merchandising and promotion can improve sales and take the category to maximize performance. Eric Richard, education coordinator at the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA), observes that flavored, whole, lactose-free, single-serve and organic milk is experiencing growth and demand.

Homeopathic products at retail are one of the biggest success stories of a niche category going mainstream. Thanks to a confluence of factors--including the efficacy of homeopathic products, the increased [...]

The United States saw a surge in grocery expansion in 2018. Across the nation, grocery openings were up 29.4% from the year prior with 17 million sq. ft. of new [...]

Whole Foods Market is switching to an alternative refrigerant with a lower global-warming potential. The natural and organic foods retailer is adopting Honeywell's Solstice N40 (R-448A) lower global-warming-potential refrigerant in [...]

Not all retailers are downsizing their physical assets in the wake of the pandemic and the acceleration of digital commerce. Far from it. From discounters to off-pricers to beauty giants, [...]

The article focuses on the U.S. Supermarket company, Publix has an operating model that performs really well and an effective real estate strategy. Topics include Publix opened its first store in Florida in 1930; the company focuses on infilling to achieve market density; and Publix broke ground on the 10th distribution center in its supply chain network in February 2020, in Greensboro, N.C.

The article discusses the move of several companies to work on gene-edited foods to help address the challenges linked to sustainably feed people who want to eat better. Pairwise, as an example, is working on specialty crops like berries and leafy greens to make them appealing as snacks. It explains the difference between genetically modified organisms crops and gene-edited science on making better crops.

A cover story is presented that explores what the grocery store "of the future" might look like. Various ideas are discussed including a drive through supermarket, cashier-free stores, and how supermarkets can deal with the fierce competition they are facing. Details relating to how artificial intelligence and robotics will impact the field are also offered.

The article offers information for foodservice and grocery retailers about trends and issues emerging in the industry. Topics being presented include the impact of the move of plan of Amazon to acquire Whole Foods Market on retailers as well as other issues related to traditional retailing and the application of electronic commerce in the industry.

The article discusses about the health and wellness programs introduced at the supermarkets. Topics of discussion includes grocers are providing their own branded solutions along with outside suppliers to promote health and wellness. Produce, deli and center store products are few items that have promoted sales in health and wellness. Food retailers cconsiderthe health and wellness programs as a business growth opportunity.

The article offers information on the 14th location of Southern California grocery chain Bristol Farms, which aims to deliver a theater of food experience. It states that the newly-opened store features many epicurean market stations and innovative experiences that include fresh produce. According to Adam Caldecott, Bristol Farms president, the store wanted to uphold the standard of one-stop shopping for the best-tasting, freshest foods.

The article reviews supermarket store Jewel-Osco located in Chicago.

The article reports increasing trend of consumers of stepping right up to counters or kiosks and receiving attention with producing butchers and mentions that supermarkets are offering this service to consumers. Topics discussed include views of Caleb Bryant, senior analyst for market research firm Mintel, on the same, interest of consumers on retail environments that provide memorable experiences, and Inder Salwan who has been vegetable butcher since 2016.

The arrticle offers information related to seafood selling in supermarkets. It is stated that nutritional advantages of seafood appear to be driving force behind increase in their sales. According to Jason Pride, vice president of meat/seafood at West Des Moines, seafood is high in protein as well as looking for quick, easy and healthy proteins in already seasoned, breaded or packaged in oven- or grill-ready containers help in their sales increase.

The article offers information related to the origins of Foodtown of Washington Heights, which is a two-story structure earlier serving as movie theater. It is noted that changeover of a theater into a supermarket was not easy, but the store took full advantage of the vertical space and a second level was constructed to maximize selling area. It is noted that Foodtown of Washington Heights greets shoppers with fresh produce

David Orgel is an awardwinning business journalist, industry expert and speaker. He is currently the principal of David Orgel Consulting, delivering strategic content and counsel to the food, retail and [...]

Trending stores: Raley's has opened a specialty store concept focused on organics, nutrition, education and sustainability. The 85-year-old California-based grocer unveiled the first-ever Raley's O-N-E Market, in Truckee, Calif. The [...]

Denver-based nutrition brand Truwomen, known for its dessert-inspired protein bars, is making its products available to a larger audience. Whole Foods Market will carry the company's Trubars in several flavors--Oh [...]

Not long ago, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. You know how it went: One small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind. One of [...]

CBD brand SoulSpring is releasing its botanical-based CBD-infused products at a host of retailers. The Los Angeles-based company has brought its products to Wegmans, Fresh Thyme, Sprouts Farmers Market, Erewhon [...]

The article focuses on how supermarkets can serve as hubs for promoting mental well-being and mindfulness through lifestyle measures, particularly dietary choices, and mindfulness practices like meditation and yoga. It highlights the connection between food and mood, noting that many Americans believe their food choices significantly impact their mental and emotional well-being.