Online could boom in 2017 as baskets, frequency grow

Online grocery is poised for a major boom in 2017 as an increase in "click-and-collect" options from U.S. retailers like Kroger and Walmart facilitate a consumer shift from buying specific items online infrequently to buying large baskets more frequently.

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Former Ralphs, FMI chairman Allumbaugh dies at 84

A memorial service will be held Nov. 1 in Newport Beach, Calif. for Byron Allumbaugh, the influential longtime CEO and chairman of Ralphs Grocery Co. and a former Food Marketing Institute chairman.

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Top 10 Gallery: Whole Foods' woes, former A&Ps still reopening

The Fresh Market’s new image, Key Food’s aggressive growth, Albertsons and Amazon were other SN newsletter favorites last week.

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Martin's Super Markets opens first convenience store

Martin’s Super Markets announced the opening of a prepared foods-focused convenience store in its hometown of South Bend, Ind.

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Value-added and natural offerings drive pork sales

Festival Foods, PCC Natural Markets focus on premium, convenience products to lure customers to pork.

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Los Angeles Gelson’s store gets an upgrade
Gelson’s Markets has given its store in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles a full makeover, including new décor, energy efficient cases, and updates in its fresh departments.