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Cover Story

WHO’S GOT THE BRIGHTEST IDEAS?

Since 2020, retailers have had their hands full keeping shelves stocked, stores fully staffed and groceries affordable for consumers hit hard by inflation, leaving little

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THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Trader Joe’s combines the value of a limited assortment store with the quality and customer service of a specialty grocer. And shoppers can’t get enough.

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A WINNING APPROACH?

  Finding your niche in the hyper-competitive supermarket business can be a challenge. Just ask the folks at Winn-Dixie. Owned by Jacksonville, Fla.-based Southeastern Grocers,

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NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S DOLLAR STORE

Runaway inflation is driving more consumers to the dollar channel for groceries. But an expanded assortment of frozen and refrigerated products — including some surprisingly

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Superior Growth In Frozen

  The department wasn’t a focus pre-pandemic, but double-digit gains have made it a priority for the Hispanic-centered chain. Although more acculturated Hispanic consumers use

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