Kroger

Kroger-Albertsons Merger Could Give Walmart Shoppers a Low-Cost Grocery Alternative
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Could Give Walmart Shoppers a Low-Cost Grocery Alternative
March 28, 2023  |  Partnerships / Acquisitions

Consumers are already bracing for another year of higher food prices, with U.S. shoppers continuing to seek deals and trading quality for quantity. While Walmart...

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Grocers Woo the 42% of US Shoppers Who Prioritize Coupons
Grocers Woo the 42% of US Shoppers Who Prioritize Coupons
March 23, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

PYMNTS research finds coupons are highly important to many shoppers, and grocers are taking note. The Context Certainly, grocers that are able to meet this...

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Sam’s Club Tracks Digital Marketing Effectiveness With In-Store Shoppers
Sam’s Club Tracks Digital Marketing Effectiveness With In-Store Shoppers
March 21, 2023  |  Retail

As grocers look to mitigate inflation-related margin decreases, Sam’s Club is improving its ad offerings. The Walmart-owned membership warehouse club chain announced Tuesday (March 21)...

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Grocerants Make a Comeback as Food Markets Look for New Sales
Grocerants Make a Comeback as Food Markets Look for New Sales
March 21, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

As consumers seek increasingly convenient food options, restaurants are finding their place in grocery stores. In an interview with PYMNTS, Atul Sood, chief business officer at...

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Grocers Split on How to Handle Demand for Free Delivery
Grocers Split on How to Handle Demand for Free Delivery
March 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

Free shipping can be key to securing customer loyalty, but grocers struggle with the cost. The Context Shipping perishable foods and/or delivering them via courier...

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Kroger Leverages Automation to Boost Delivery Capacity Amid Demand Growth
Kroger Leverages Automation to Boost Delivery Capacity Amid Demand Growth
March 15, 2023  |  Delivery

Deploying autonomous trucks, Kroger is the latest grocer to leverage automation to meet delivery demand. On Wednesday (March 15), autonomous vehicles company Gatik announced that...

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Kroger to Use Gatik’s Autonomous Box Trucks in Dallas
Kroger to Use Gatik’s Autonomous Box Trucks in Dallas
March 15, 2023  |  Retail

Kroger will use Gatik’s autonomous box trucks to deliver goods to retail locations. The operation is to launch in the second quarter in Dallas, Texas, and is...

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Campbell: Consumers Reluctant to Spend More Than 20 Minutes Cooking
Campbell: Consumers Reluctant to Spend More Than 20 Minutes Cooking
March 08, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers seek to save on both money and time, prepared meals are gaining ground. Campbell Soup Company, parent of its self-titled brand as well...

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HelloFresh Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Growth Opportunity as Consumers Seek Immediacy
HelloFresh Seizes on Ready-to-Eat Growth Opportunity as Consumers Seek Immediacy
March 08, 2023  |  Retail

Meal kit providers are finding that many consumers prefer speedy convenience to cooking from scratch. Berlin-based multinational meal kit company HelloFresh said on a call...

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