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Grocery Shoppers Not Only Trade Down but Now Cut Back
Grocery Shoppers Not Only Trade Down but Now Cut Back
September 28, 2023  |  Economy

As consumers’ economic challenges persist even with grocery inflation declining, brands and merchants alike are seeing consumers pull back on food and beverage purchasing. Food...

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Holiday Season Will Put Pressure on Consumers’ Grocery Budgets
Holiday Season Will Put Pressure on Consumers’ Grocery Budgets
September 27, 2023  |  Economy

During seasons of high spending, such as over the holidays, many consumers are forced to cut back on basic needs such as food and beverages,...

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Kroger Takes on Walmart With Eyes on Supercenter
Kroger Takes on Walmart With Eyes on Supercenter
September 26, 2023  |  Retail

Kroger is reportedly looking to compete with Walmart, getting into general merchandise with a superstore format. The grocery giant has begun construction on a 124,000-square-foot...

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Kroger Drives Delivery With Memberships as Grocers Boost Omnichannel Adoption
Kroger Drives Delivery With Memberships as Grocers Boost Omnichannel Adoption
September 21, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery news, Kroger’s membership program succeeds at boosting delivery orders, Ahold Delhaize goes after omnichannel customers, and Hy-Vee joins other grocers in...

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Sam’s Club Adds New Advertiser Tools as Grocers Supplement Consumer Revenue
Sam’s Club Adds New Advertiser Tools as Grocers Supplement Consumer Revenue
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

With grocers expanding their advertising businesses to boost their margins, Sam’s Club has announced new tools for brands to measure campaign effectiveness.  The Walmart-owned membership...

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Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Mastercard is predicting a “rebalancing” in consumer spending for the 2023 holiday season. The company on Tuesday (Sept. 19) announced that its SpendingPulse shows retail sales increasing...

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Grocers Grapple With Direct Delivery as Instacart Goes Public
Grocers Grapple With Direct Delivery as Instacart Goes Public
September 19, 2023  |  Delivery

With Instacart going public Tuesday (Sept. 19) via initial public offering (IPO), grocers are rethinking their direct delivery businesses. Some are investing more in their...

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Retailers Announce Holiday Hiring Plans Equal to Last Year
Retailers Announce Holiday Hiring Plans Equal to Last Year
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Three large retailers’ hiring plans for the upcoming holiday season are similar to those they announced last year. A fourth retailer, Macy’s plans to hire...

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Kroger Health to Add Medically Tailored Meals for Chronic Conditions
Kroger Health to Add Medically Tailored Meals for Chronic Conditions
September 15, 2023  |  Healthcare

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., has partnered with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals (MTMs). This partnership marks the first time that Kroger...

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