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Own-Brand Paper Wine Bottles – Supermarket News
UK | Made from 94 percent recycled paperboard, the Cambalala South African Shiraz and Cambalala South African Sauvignon Blanc will land in stores nationwide this month.
Aldi has launched the UK’s first, supermarket own-brand paper wine bottles. Made from 94 percent recycled paperboard and lined with a food-grade pouch to contain the wine, the new bottles are fully recyclable and five times lighter than a standard glass bottle.
By replacing glass bottles with paper and stocking in stores nationwide, Aldi has generated a carbon footprint reduction that is equivalent to driving around the planet 5.8 times – giving eco-conscious wine…
Walmart, Kroger, Costco make top three grocery retailers list
Data analytics company Numerator has identified the top grocery retailers by dollar share, and Walmart tops the list for the third year in a row, followed by Kroger, which is losing market share.
The report tracks purchase data and surveys verified buyers to provide insight into consumer purchase behavior.
“In addition, Numerator’s TruView solution allows for omnichannel market share measurement at the consumer level — both in-store and online,” the company said in a press release.
For the last three years, Walmart has maintained a market share by dollars spent of more than 20% and increased its market share gradually…
Warehouse Debut for Forty Thieves
Forty Thieves products have been included in The Warehouse’s grocery offering. The debut has coincided with the retailer’s notable expansion of pantry essentials. Supermarket News sat down with Shyr Godfrey, co-owner and director of Forty Thieves, to discuss the partnership and new developments for the brand over the coming months.
Forty Thieves is the only branded peanut butter available at The Warehouse and will be stocked in more than 85 stores across the country. Godfrey said the added opportunity of tapping into new shoppers who had not yet discovered Forty Thieves was exciting.
“We’re planning some fun moments with The…
Is dynamic pricing feasible within supermarkets?
Dynamic pricing could reduce food waste and increase profit margins in supermarkets, according to some pricing experts.
A report this week on National Public Radio’s “Planet Money” podcast explored the feasibility of implementing a dynamic pricing model in US grocery stores, which could encourage the rapid sale of products that are nearing expiration.
The report follows the recent announcement by Wendy’s that it was planning to test dynamic pricing in its restaurants, thanks to new digital menu boards. That announcement was followed by a clarification that it was not planning to implement “surge pricing,” or raising prices during periods of…