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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Amazon Expands Palm Scan Payments in Bid for Grocery Shopper Loyalty
Amazon Expands Palm Scan Payments in Bid for Grocery Shopper Loyalty
April 12, 2023  |  Amazon Technology

Amazon is adding pay-by-palm and smart carts to more grocery stores to drive brick-and-mortar adoption. The eCommerce giant shared in an emailed announcement that it...

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Consumers Scrimp on Restaurant Meals to Stick to Their Budgets
Consumers Scrimp on Restaurant Meals to Stick to Their Budgets
April 12, 2023  |  Economy

The next installment of PYMNTS’ mini-series focused on consumer spending patterns takes a look at the restaurant sector. Restaurants can appreciate that diners haven’t entirely...

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Inflation Slows, but Consumers Still Grapple With High Cost of Everyday Essentials
Inflation Slows, but Consumers Still Grapple With High Cost of Everyday Essentials
April 12, 2023  |  Economy

The headlines show that inflation may be cooling, but for consumers bearing the brunt of sticker shock, the damage may have already been done. As...

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Gap Between Grocery and Retail Prices Widens As Consumers Expect Price Hikes
Gap Between Grocery and Retail Prices Widens As Consumers Expect Price Hikes
April 11, 2023  |  Economy

Retail inflation once far outpaced food inflation, but the trend has long since reversed. The latest data on record from the U.S. Bureau of Labor...

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Albertsons Grows Rewards Program to Drive Loyalty Amid Inflation
Albertsons Grows Rewards Program to Drive Loyalty Amid Inflation
April 11, 2023  |  Earnings

As inflationary pressures threaten grocery shopper loyalty, Albertsons is deepening its digital relationships with customers. The grocery giant, which spans nearly 2,300 locations across 34...

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73% of Families With Kids Cut Grocery Spend as Food Prices Remain High
73% of Families With Kids Cut Grocery Spend as Food Prices Remain High
April 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS research finds consumers are putting deals first when it comes to grocery shopping. Despite inflation’s incremental, uneven shift down, consumers remain wary about when...

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Curbside-Only eGrocer Promises Last-Minute Flexibility for Convenience Seekers
Curbside-Only eGrocer Promises Last-Minute Flexibility for Convenience Seekers
April 10, 2023  |  Retail

As retailers seek ways to make eGrocery profitable, curbside-only stores are emerging. In an interview with PYMNTS, Alex Ruhter, co-founder and CEO of curbside grocer...

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Whole Foods Looks to Sate Consumer Hunger for Prepared Meals
Whole Foods Looks to Sate Consumer Hunger for Prepared Meals
April 09, 2023  |  Retail

Whole Foods is reportedly considering opening commercial kitchens amid rising consumer demand for prepared foods. The Amazon-owned grocer would launch these kitchens to make meals...

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Grocers Without Strong Online Presence Risk Losing Millennial Shoppers
Grocers Without Strong Online Presence Risk Losing Millennial Shoppers
April 06, 2023  |  Retail

While 2023 might be the “year of groceries” compared to consumers’ general pullback in eating out, that doesn’t mean the sector has had it easy. Manufacturer price...

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