One way for supermarkets to stand out with their meal kit offerings and stay ahead of competition is to offer consumers plenty of options for customization.

Bain & Company reported that consumers across all income levels had a more negative financial outlook in August 2024 than in August 2023.

Supermarket Perimeter asked Bill Lynch, president of the Specialty Food Association (SFA), about the upcoming Summer Fancy Food Show.

Products Target is lowering prices on include milk, meat, bread, soda, fresh fruit and vegetables, snacks, yogurt, peanut butter and coffee, among others.

Walmart executives expect more of the same in the second quarter after the introduction of Bettergoods, a line of about 300 private label products.

Danfoss’s new grocery “smart store” is expected to be about 50% more energy-efficient than a typical supermarket.

Leading grocers are incorporating more environmentally friendly factors into their stores, including bakery packaging and delivery services.

Smaller retailers may find it challenging to absorb the costs associated with compliance, potentially leading to consolidation in the industry or, in some cases, closures. 

Many of the volume growth headwinds that have plagued consumer packaged goods companies the past few years also have affected retailers. 

ALDI plans to add 800 stores nationwide by the end of 2028.