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Blue Apron Expands Ready-Made Options as Meal Subscriptions Boost Convenience
Blue Apron Expands Ready-Made Options as Meal Subscriptions Boost Convenience
December 12, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As the growth of ready-to-go meal subscriptions outpaces that of traditional meal kits, Blue Apron is launching non-frozen prepared meals — part of an industry-wide...

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Ocado Doubles Down on Robotics as Grocery Delivery Competition Heats Up
Ocado Doubles Down on Robotics as Grocery Delivery Competition Heats Up
December 11, 2023  |  eCommerce

As grocers look to drive digital sales while protecting their margins, Ocado is reportedly adding more robotic arms in an effort to boost fulfillment efficiency....

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Grocery Shoppers’ Budget Strategies May Outlast Inflation
Grocery Shoppers’ Budget Strategies May Outlast Inflation
December 08, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

When household finances are tight, consumers use various strategies to manage their budgets and make ends meet. This behavior applies to every spending category, from...

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Kroger Continues Nutritional Push With Soda Health Partnership
Kroger Continues Nutritional Push With Soda Health Partnership
December 07, 2023  |  Retail

Kroger has teamed with Soda Health to give consumers greater access to pharmacy and nutrition services. The companies’ “Smart Benefits” partnership combines Kroger Health’s services with Soda Health’s “&more”...

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Kroger Takes Short-Term Margin Hit on eCommerce to Drive Long-Term Growth
Kroger Takes Short-Term Margin Hit on eCommerce to Drive Long-Term Growth
November 30, 2023  |  eCommerce

As Kroger continues to drive double-digit digital growth, the grocery giant is accepting a negative impact on profit margins for the time being, betting on...

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Kitchen United’s Closure of Kroger Locations Casts Doubt on in-Grocery Restaurants
Kitchen United’s Closure of Kroger Locations Casts Doubt on in-Grocery Restaurants
November 29, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

Kitchen United has shut down its in-Kroger omnichannel food halls, begging questions about the future of new in-grocery-store restaurants. The food service company, which specializes...

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Grocery Shoppers Continue to Trade Down Despite Inflation Relief
Grocery Shoppers Continue to Trade Down Despite Inflation Relief
November 13, 2023  |  Economy

In times of economic uncertainty and persistent inflation, consumers tend to stretch their budgets to the maximum, especially in essential categories like groceries. To do...

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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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