Tag: Albertson’s
Trust Your Gut: Harken Sweets Goes All in on Superfood Snacks
A health scare inspired CEO Katie Lefkowitz to create gut-friendly snack bars. She ended up with a sweet solution in the form of date caramel candy bars.
FI Fast Break audio news: Sept. 18, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast touches on fallout from the headline-grabbing Boar’s Head recall.
The Shifting Landscape of Grocery Retail: Four Key Trends
Retailers are navigating a complex landscape right now marked by regulatory scrutiny, rising shrinkage, and financially stretched consumers. These pressures are forcing retailers to adapt quickly, according to Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert.
How Are Grocers Reacting to a Budget-Conscious Consumer?
Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert discussed the Kroger-Albertsons merger, the rise of private label and more relevant news for grocers.
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 21, 2024
The latest Food Institute Fast Break news podcast provides an update of Walmart’s drone delivery plans, and more.
Investors Fear Kroger Is Returning To The Old Normal
Kroger stock has performed well in 2024, rising 9% so far this year. But on a two-year basis, the stock has barely budged and shares have faded 15% from early April levels. The reaction to first-quarter earnings last week further highlights the uncertainty: Kroger stock jumped in early trading but finished the day down a little over 3%.
Walmart Earnings Seem Optimistic for The Food Industry. Its Strategy Might Not Be
Retail giant Walmart is hardly moving like a lumbering incumbent, but rather at a pace more like that of a startup. That seems a terrifying prospect for the rest of the industry, said FI’s resident stock analyst.
FI Spotlight: Navigating the Aisles with the Supermarket Guru
FI Fast Break audio news: March 6, 2024
The latest FI Fast Break news podcast touches on Amazon’s newest plans for Whole Foods locations in urban areas.
Analysis: Albertsons’ Healthy Eating Incentives Could Set Industry Trend
“In the sea of nearly identical programs, grocers are racing to keep up by adding perks such as free delivery or bigger buy-one-get-one savings,” Upside’s Thomas Weinandy said in a blog post.
Albertsons’ New 30-minute Grocery Delivery Met with Industry Skepticism
The pandemic saw an explosion in grocery delivery and pickup options but now that things have gone back to near normal, the question is whether such services can distinguish grocery chains and satisfy consumers’ desire …
Growing Up – CEA & The Future of Indoor Farming
What’s next for the controlled environment agriculture (CEA) space after a spate of bankruptcies and rising inflation?
Retail Media Networks Are Poised to Explode
Believe the hype – major American retailers and grocers are spending big money on retail media networks (RMNs). Walmart has Walmart Connect. Target reaches consumers using Roundel. Kroger has its Precision Marketing network, Albertsons its …
America’s Top 5 Grocery Loyalty Programs in 2023
As food prices continue to rise in these economically uncertain times, value is at the forefront of many consumers’ minds and grocery loyalty programs are more important than ever. But which grocery loyalty programs do consumers value most?
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 25, 2023
The latest FI news podcast touches on an innovative company that’s inserting pork and beef genes into soybeans and peas.
FI Fast Break audio news: Jan. 18, 2023
The latest Food Institute news podcast provides an update on the proposed Albertsons-Kroger merger in the grocery sector.
FI Fast Break audio news: Nov. 2, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast analyzes recent predictions for a cooldown for food inflation in 2023.
FI Fast Break audio news: Oct. 19, 2022
The latest FI news podcast looks at the major companies making layoffs, the first-ever cancelation of the Alaskan snow-crab season, and more.
Column: Why Investors are Wary of Kroger-Albertsons Merger
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission will need to approve Kroger and Albertsons’ planned merger, and that agency has taken a skeptical view of corporate consolidation in recent years.
UPDATE: What Kroger, Albertsons’ Merger Means for Grocery Industry
Kroger Co. will merge with rival U.S. grocer Albertsons Cos. – a move that will create a grocery giant.
Supermarket Stocks Flip the Script on Big Box Retailers
The trend of pure play grocers struggling has flipped since 2020, with supermarket stocks for grocers like Albertsons holding their own.
Uber Exec: On-Demand Delivery Requires Grocers to Consider Holidays, Loyalty
Grocers have been speeding up delivery, and on-demand is becoming a vital part of every delivery program. Shoppers who have become used to groceries arriving on their doorstep now expect that option to be available …
How Albertsons Aims to Conquer Digital Grocery
The past few years have primed grocers to explore new opportunities that can better meet changing shopper habits. Albertsons is planning to draw on customers’ newfound comfort with ordering online, combined with their interest in …
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Food Businesses Step Up Sustainability Efforts
For Earth Day, The Food Institute takes a closer look at recent industry efforts to meet the growing sustainability expectations of consumers. RETAILERS Sam’s Club recently revealed new sustainability efforts for its Member’s Mark private-label …
The Meal-Kit Industry Is at a Crossroads
Meal kits are at a crossroads. Despite strong sales earlier in the pandemic, customers have dropped meal kits in droves as restrictions ease, while soaring food and logistics costs squeeze margins. In December, HelloFresh released 2022 …
Food Industry Execs: Inflation Could Worsen Yet
Overall CPI rose 0.4% in September, slightly ahead of estimates of 0.3%, with the indexes for food and shelter contributing to more than half of the monthly increase. The food price index climbed 0.8%, with …
As Grocery Inflation Nears a Tipping Point, CEOs Weigh In
Food inflation is approaching pivotal levels in the U.S., with prices for food consumed in the home increasing 4.5% in September compared with the same month of 2020. As input costs continue to rise, more …
Albertsons Launches Shoppable Videos with Firework
Albertsons Cos. has entered the shoppable media space in a new collaboration with video platform Firework. Through the partnership, the grocer aims to transform its digital offerings with community-oriented experiences led by interactive short-form and …
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 25, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine U.S. food distributors’ supply chain pain, unique new restaurant endorsement deals, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – …
New Albertsons Offering Illustrates Strong Demand for Online Shopping
Albertsons Cos. has begun piloting an Instacart-powered online grocery pickup service in six major cities. The new click-and-collect service, which is currently available in 40 stores, will work in tandem with Albertsons’ Drive Up & …
FI Fast Break audio news: Aug. 18, 2021
This week, in The Food Institute’s quick-hitting, audio news podcast, we examine the historic recent jump in menu prices, equipment shortages at restaurants, and more. The Food Institute Podcast · FI Fast Break News – …
Digesting This Week’s Earnings from McDonald’s and Other Food Companies
With a slew of earnings being released over the past week, The Food Institute looked into which companies are thriving, as well as which companies are experiencing issues. EARNINGS ‘WINNERS’ McDonalds (MCD) Global comparable sales …
Uber Eats Makes Significant Inroads with Food Retailers
Consumers in over 400 cities can now have their groceries delivered by Uber. The company’s Uber Eats division recently partnered with 1,200 Albertsons-owned stores, as well as 25 Costco locations across Texas—marking Uber’s first pilot …
Delivery Developments: Local Challengers, New Avenues, and Automation Increasing
As we approach the second half of 2021, the outlook for food delivery is starting to shift in a few noteworthy respects. NEW, LOCAL CHALLENGERS ENTER THE MARKET Big delivery apps including Uber, Grubhub, and …
A Primer on Vertical Farming as the Industry Gains Steam
The modern concept of vertical farming was put forth in 1999 by Columbia University microbiologist Dickson Despommier, who along with his students, came up with a design of a skyscraper farm that could feed 50,000 people. …