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Dollar Stores Developing Competitive Edge in Grocery Retail
As more dollar stores enter the fresh food sector, c-stores could find themselves under pressure to match their value propositions.
Amazon to Shutter Eight Amazon Go Stores
The retailer still operates more than 20 locations of the format.

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Amazon Go to Debut Larger Store Format in the Suburbs
Changing consumer behavior and technology costs are reasons the retailer is making the move to suburbia.
Foodservice
Breakfast, Morning Snack & Lunch Business Returning at U.S. Restaurants
On-premises dining is also recovering, although not reaching pre-pandemic levels.
Other Merchandise & Services
Walmart to Ramp Up In-Home Delivery in 2022
The retailer plans to expand its InHome service from 6 million to 30 million households by the end of the year.
Candy & Snacks
Seltzers, Sweet Tooths & Other Top 2021 Delivery Trends
Gopuff customers added plenty of candy, ice cream, beverages, pizza and more to their orders last year.
Fuels
Power Companies Joining Forces to Build Coast-to-Coast EV Charging Network
The National Electric Highway Coalition hopes to facilitate EV growth.
Candy & Snacks
DoorDash Enters 'Ultra-Fast' Grocery Delivery Space
A NYC DashMart is the first location to offer zone delivery within 15 minutes.
Foodservice
Starbucks Joins With Amazon to Launch New Store Concept
Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go combines the ease of ordering ahead via mobile app with "Just Walk Out" technology.
Technology
Publix Launches Virtual Convenience Store Across Its Footprint
Publix Quick Picks enables delivery in as fast as 30 minutes with Instacart Priority Delivery.
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New Player Enters Drive-Thru Grocery Space
OPIE Drive-Thru Grocery plans to open three "convenience grocery stores" in the Charleston, S.C., area.
Foodservice
Fast Casual Visits Begin to Rebound From Pandemic Slump
Online and physical visits to fast-casual restaurants for the year ending August 2021 were up 8 percent compared to a year ago.
Tobacco
Walgreens Considers Moving Forward Without Tobacco
Drug store competitor CVS exited the backbar business in 2014.
Foodservice
Remote Food Orders Are Now Restaurants’ Primary Source of Revenue
Sixty-seven percent of average sales are generated by orders placed digitally or by phone for off-premises dining.

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