What’s trending on progressivegrocer.com …
Hard discounters, click-and-collect, meal kits and continued news on the AmazonWhole Foods Market deal — four of the hottest topics in grocery right now — were among the most-read stories during the Aug. 16-Sept. 15 time period on progressivegrocer.com. Taking the top spot was a guest piece that offered a contrarian view to the doomsday fears surrounding Amazon’s recent purchase of Whole Foods, giving reasons that traditional grocers today should be more concerned about German hard-discounters Lidl and Aldi expanding stateside. Meanwhile, Kroger and Walmart’s click-and-collect partnership with the eMeals meal-kit service garnered considerable attention, as did news about The Fresh Market’s new chief. Rounding out the remaining top six items were news about grocers nationwide providing aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey, which pummeled the Houston area in late August; a report about grocery’s speedy and impressive growth; and a piece examining price cuts at a Chicago Whole Foods on the chain’s first day under Amazon ownership.
“Over the past decade, we’ve provided millions of weekly meal plans to consumers across the country, which naturally led to our expansion into the meal-kit space.” —Forrest Collier, eMeals CEO
5 Reasons Lidl, Aldi Will Win the Grocery Game http://bit.ly/2wtxaOx
Kroger, Walmart Offer Pickup for eMeals Kit Service http://bit.ly/2wJmpaO
“I am committed to re-energizing all that sets The Fresh Market apart as a great brand and retail store.” —Larry Appel, The Fresh Market president and CEO
Food Retailers Join to Aid Harvey Relief http://bit.ly/2wgm4O9
“We recall several years ago, we went through similar events, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the affected.” —Nicholas Peterson, assistant store director, Rouses store, Baton Rouge, La.
“Retailers that are focusing on the customer experience, investing in better training of associates and integrating IT systems across channels will continue to succeed.” —Greg Buzek, IHL president
Grocery among Fastest-Growing Retail Segments: Report http://bit.ly/2x94uNd
Larry Appel Becomes The Fresh Market President, CEO http://bit.ly/2f5nmCx
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Whole Foods Makes Good on Price-Slashing Promise http://bit.ly/2wcVpSg
| Progressive Grocer | Ahead of What’s Next | October 2017
“Everybody should be able to eat Whole Foods Market quality — we will lower prices without compromising Whole Foods Market’s long-held commitment to the highest standards.” —Jeff Wilke, Amazon Worldwide Consumer CEO