grocery

A store that sells food and household supplies. A grocery store or grocer's shop is a retail shop that primarily sells food. A grocer is a bulk seller of food. Grocery stores also offer non-perishable foods that are packaged in bottles, boxes, and cans; some also have bakeries, butchers, delis, and fresh produce.

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Consumer Frustration with Out-of-Stocks Presents eGrocery Opportunity
Consumer Frustration with Out-of-Stocks Presents eGrocery Opportunity
January 13, 2022  |  Retail

Once again, United States grocery shortages are making headlines, and consumers growing frustrated with these out-of-stocks. Weather events, COVID-19 surges, and consequent labor challenges, among...

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UK Retailers Buoyed by Holiday Shopping Season
UK Retailers Buoyed by Holiday Shopping Season
January 12, 2022  |  Retail

Retailers J Sainsbury, JD Sports and Dunelm all upgraded their earnings forecasts after they enjoyed a flurry of activity during the holiday shopping season, enough...

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Study Reveals Grocers Lag Behind Restaurants in Driving Digital Payment Adoption
Study Reveals Grocers Lag Behind Restaurants in Driving Digital Payment Adoption
January 11, 2022  |  Digital Payments

Grocers are increasingly challenged to compete with other food-selling categories, with consumers eating more of their restaurant meals at home than ever before. If grocers...

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Albertsons’ Mobile Updates See Sales Continue to Trend Upward
Albertsons’ Mobile Updates See Sales Continue to Trend Upward
January 11, 2022  |  Earnings

On the strength of its digital investments, Albertsons continues to see its sales rise not only over pre-pandemic levels but also over late-2020, mid-quarantine highs....

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Today in Food Commerce: Grocers Enter Restaurant Space; Deliveroo to Open a Pizzeria
Today in Food Commerce: Grocers Enter Restaurant Space; Deliveroo to Open a Pizzeria
January 10, 2022  |  ResTech

Today in food commerce, food delivery service Deliveroo plans to open its own restaurant, and grocers pivot to offer restaurant meals. Plus, Steph So, head...

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Seeing the Writing on the Wall, Major Grocers Enter the Restaurant Space
Seeing the Writing on the Wall, Major Grocers Enter the Restaurant Space
January 10, 2022  |  Restaurant innovation

Taking a tip from Walmart, Kroger is entering the ghost kitchen space. The grocer announced Friday (Jan. 7) the opening of its first pickup and...

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Bell and Howell’s Bid to Help Grocery Stores and Retailers Monetize the Last Mile
Bell and Howell’s Bid to Help Grocery Stores and Retailers Monetize the Last Mile
January 10, 2022  |  Retail

In the grocery business, to quote that song from “Casablanca,” the fundamental things apply.   Ideally: Basket sizes grow bigger, increase in frequency, and are...

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Uber Eats to Shutter in Brazil March 7
Uber Eats to Shutter in Brazil March 7
January 07, 2022  |  Delivery

Uber is ending its Uber Eats restaurant delivery service in Brazil March 7 to focus on store delivery service Uber Direct and deliveries by online...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retail Giants Contend With COVID but Plan for Future
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retail Giants Contend With COVID but Plan for Future
January 07, 2022  |  Retail

It was a busy first week of the new year for the nation’s top-two retailers, as both Walmart and Amazon had their feet planted firmly...

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