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Nestlé Says Grocery Shoppers Have Burned Through COVID Savings
Nestlé Says Grocery Shoppers Have Burned Through COVID Savings
October 19, 2023  |  Earnings

With consumers’ grocery budgets continuing to be pressured, Nestlé is seeing the post-vaccine boost finally taper off, years after the initial rollout. The global food...

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Kroger Says Meal Subscription Will Take Share From Restaurants
Kroger Says Meal Subscription Will Take Share From Restaurants
October 13, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As consumers seek out more convenient meal options, Kroger’s new Tempo heat-and-eat meal subscription service sees the opportunity to gain share from restaurants, grocers and...

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Grocers Push for Direct Fulfillment Amid Industry’s Digitization
Grocers Push for Direct Fulfillment Amid Industry’s Digitization
October 05, 2023  |  eCommerce

This week in grocery news, Ahold Delhaize USA grocers adopt new direct ordering apps, Ocado reportedly doubles down on automation, and online discount grocer Martie...

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Kroger’s Home Chef Launches Heat-and-Eat Meals as Consumers Seek Takeout Alternatives
Kroger’s Home Chef Launches Heat-and-Eat Meals as Consumers Seek Takeout Alternatives
October 04, 2023  |  Retail

With consumers looking for lower-cost options to replace restaurant delivery and pickup without compromising on speed or convenience, Kroger is expanding its meal solutions business....

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BNPL May Help Consumers Avoid Trading Down, Trading Off on Everyday Essentials
BNPL May Help Consumers Avoid Trading Down, Trading Off on Everyday Essentials
October 03, 2023  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) may be the payment “lifeline” that keeps consumers from trading down on everyday essentials — and may in fact them...

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1 in 5 Shoppers Pay for Groceries in Installments
1 in 5 Shoppers Pay for Groceries in Installments
September 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

With consumers’ economic challenges continuing to limit their spending, many are turning to installment plans just to afford groceries, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers...

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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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