retail

Convenience stores pose a growing threat to restaurants

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 19, 2024

Retail Watch: Technomic’s State of the Industry report sounds a c-store alarm, Grubhub expands grocery delivery and 7-Eleven completes its Laredo Taco Company acquisition.

Emerging Brands

Whole Foods unveils small-format store for urban markets

By Greg Lindenberg on Mar. 04, 2024

The first Whole Foods Market Daily Shop will offer groceries as well as grab-and-go meals and a cafe concept called Juice & Java.

Emerging Brands

Wonder's newest location is inside a Walmart

By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 26, 2024

The unit in Quakertown, Pa., is the first of up to four such outlets for the delivery-focused food hall concept.

Marketing

Melting Pot dips into the direct-to-consumer market

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 19, 2024

The fondue chain is selling do-it-yourself meal kits through a partnership with Omaha Steaks.

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Food

The Trader Joe's effect: How the grocery chain is a gateway to global flavors for restaurant customers

By Patricia Cobe on Jan. 12, 2024

With its accessible and affordable array of international products, Trader Joe’s opens consumers’ palates to unfamiliar cuisines. But it can work both ways, say operators—restaurants also provide taste experiences that benefit retail sales.

Emerging Brands

7-Eleven broadens its restaurant footprint with a $1B acquisition

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 12, 2024

The c-store chain is buying the Laredo Taco Co. fast-food units it doesn't currently own, along with the Stripes c-stores that house them.

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Operations

Should Cracker Barrel get out of the gift shop business?

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2023

Reality Check: The retail component of the family dining concept drew off sales and profits during the brand's most recent quarter. Maybe it's time to leave the shops out of future Cracker Barrels.

Technology

Kitchen United shuts down its Kroger food halls

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 28, 2023

The unexpected move comes about a year after Kroger was part of a $100 million investment round in the ghost kitchen operator, which said it is shifting its focus to software.

Emerging Brands