APRIL 13, 2023

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Food at home sales falling, food away rising

The latest consumer index report also found a decrease in three of the six major grocery store food group indexes.

Ecommerce grocery sales drop nearly 8% in March

Cost considerations are now the most important factor in determining where customers shop and how they receive online grocery orders.

America's favorite grocer? It's Walmart

Walmart is the winner in terms of wallet share, followed by Kroger and Aldi.

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Families are buying lower-quality food to deal with inflation: report

Shoppers also are not purchasing as much nonessential items.

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Thoughts on the Kroger, Albertsons merger (Part 3)

Here’s who the deal doesn’t benefit.
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And here is what you said about Part 2 of the merger:
Mark Heckman, Principal, Mark Heckman Consulting
I am sure Kroger and Albertsons agree with Kaufelt's views on the positive points of the merger. What the author missed on was what really happens when two already-large players get together after promising synergy and business improvements. Read the rest of his thought in the comments.

Tell us what you think ...

A report says the U.S. online grocery market was down 7.6% in total sales in March.
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Are you experiencing a drop in digital sales? Do you think they will pick up anytime soon, or is the decline a product of society moving farther and farther away from COVID? Let us know in the comments here or email SN Executive Editor Chloe Riley at chloe.riley@informa.com.

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