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Kroger and Albertsons Court Public Support for Merger by Leveraging Inflation Anxieties
Kroger and Albertsons Court Public Support for Merger by Leveraging Inflation Anxieties
May 01, 2023  |  Retail

As Kroger and Albertsons’ pending merger faces criticism, the grocers are courting price-sensitive shoppers’ favor. In a co-authored op-ed in The Cincinnati Enquirer, Kroger Company CEO...

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Presents Brick-and-Mortar Grocery Opportunity for Amazon
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Presents Brick-and-Mortar Grocery Opportunity for Amazon
April 26, 2023  |  Amazon Commerce

With Kroger and Albertsons’ merger expected to result in the divestiture of hundreds of locations, to meet antitrust requirements, there may be an opportunity for...

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Grocers Launch Convenience Store Concepts Despite Challenges in the Space
Grocers Launch Convenience Store Concepts Despite Challenges in the Space
April 20, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery, H-E-B adds convenience stores, Giant Eagle revisits mailers and Kroger accepts SNAP. As grocers look to drive up frequency, many are...

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Kroger Begins Taking Apple Pay as Shoppers Demand Easier Payments
Kroger Begins Taking Apple Pay as Shoppers Demand Easier Payments
April 17, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

After nearly a decade of holding out, Kroger is beginning to accept Apple Pay. In the past week, multiple reports of Apple Pay appearing in...

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Grocers’ Most Loyal Shoppers Are Optimistic About Inflation
Grocers’ Most Loyal Shoppers Are Optimistic About Inflation
April 04, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Amid inflation, grocers’ best customers see a light at the end of the tunnel. The Context Rising food prices have threatened shopper loyalty, with consumers...

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Grocers Woo Higher-Income Consumers With Premium Prepared Foods
Grocers Woo Higher-Income Consumers With Premium Prepared Foods
March 31, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

With big earners seeking prepared meals at the supermarket, grocers are seizing on the opportunity. By the Numbers Many consumers are looking for quick, convenient...

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Kroger Refines Data Capabilities as Grocers Personalize the Shopping Experience
Kroger Refines Data Capabilities as Grocers Personalize the Shopping Experience
March 31, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery, Kroger, Natural Grocers and Giant Eagle all step up personalization efforts. In a ShopTalk 2023 discussion, Yael Cosset, Kroger’s chief information officer and senior vice president,...

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Dupe, Private Label, Call It What You Want, Consumers Want More 
Dupe, Private Label, Call It What You Want, Consumers Want More 
March 30, 2023  |  Retail

As inflation rates continue to rise, retailers face the relentless challenge of providing consumers with more affordable price points for products they both want and...

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Kroger Slows Delivery Rollout in Bid for Longer-Term Viability
Kroger Slows Delivery Rollout in Bid for Longer-Term Viability
March 28, 2023  |  Delivery

Around the world, grocers are reconceiving their grocery delivery businesses to better meet consumers’ needs. Kroger is slowing down its automated fulfillment center rollout but...

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