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Report forecasts online grocery sales to grow at three times vs. in-store

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Overall grocery sales in the U.S. are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.6% through 2028, considerably slower than the 5.6% posted over the five years ending in 2023, which were powered by the pandemic and price inflation.

Amazon introduces low-cost grocery delivery subscription for Prime members using EBT

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Amazon announced a new grocery delivery subscription benefit now available to Prime members and customers using EBT in more than 3,500 cities and towns across the U.S.

Giant Food lowers prices on private label basket staples

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Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, has lowered prices on hundreds of items within its private brand selection, which includes the Giant brand, Nature's Promise, Taste of Inspirations, Smart Living, Always My Baby, Companion and CareOne.

DoorDash now available at Wakefern banners

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DoorDash, the local commerce platform, is excited to announce service with Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative.

Kroger, Albertsons update and expand divestiture plan with C&S Wholesale Grocers

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The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Companies Inc. announced that they have amended their definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC for the sale of assets in connection with their proposed merger previously announced on October 14, 2022.

Grubhub partners with Mercato for grocery delivery

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Grubhub and Mercato, an online marketplace for independent grocery stores, have partnered to bring Mercato's inventory of more than 950 merchants across the country to the Grubhub Marketplace.

Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til Food Market chain

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Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group, LLC), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana.

Wegmans plans for new Charlotte, NC location

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Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. and Northwood Investors LLC and its affiliates are excited to announce plans for a new Wegmans location on the Ballantyne campus.

Gopuff partners with Misfits Market for nationwide launch of 300+ fresh grocery items

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Gopuff says fresh grocery has led to 20% bigger baskets and 50%+ increases in sales for produce, dairy, prepared foods and meat.

Aldi launches checkout-free shopping

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In partnership with ALDI, Grabango has launched ALDIgo checkout-free shopping at a Chicago-area grocery store. ALDI is the first major U.S. grocery retailer to deploy checkout-free technology in an existing, full-size store.