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Even dollar stores are now saying they need to focus more on value

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 29, 2024

Retail Watch: Dollar General reported its low-income shoppers are pulling back even more, offering up a continued warning sign for restaurants.

Operations

Get ready for convenience-store consolidation to pose a growing restaurant threat

 By Heather Lalley on Aug. 20, 2024

Retail Watch: Circle K’s owner wants to buy 7-Eleven’s owner, as well as the regional GetGo convenience chain. The deals will likely fuel even more fast-food competition.

Consumer Trends

People taking weight loss drugs are spending less on groceries

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 22, 2024

Retail Watch: A new study on shopping behaviors among those on GLP-1 medications raises some potential worries for restaurants.

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Walmart adds another regional restaurant chain to its in-store lineup

By Heather Lalley on Jul. 15, 2024

Retail Watch: The retail giant forged a partnership with Texas-based Mr Gatti’s Pizza, with plans to open outposts in nearly 100 stores.

Operations

Grubhub makes a bold move into grocery delivery

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 25, 2024

Retail Watch: The third-party delivery platform is joining forces with Albertsons, adding more than 1,800 supermarkets to its offerings.

Marketing

Hooters makes its grocery debut

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 18, 2024

Retail Watch: The casual-dining chain is bringing its frozen appetizers and snacks to supermarkets, joining the ranks of restaurants taking the retail plunge.

Operations

Here’s another good excuse for a restaurant value war

By Heather Lalley on Jun. 03, 2024

Retail Watch: Grocers and big-box food retailers, already benefiting from being significantly cheaper than restaurants, are touting major price cuts this summer.

Operations

How Wow Bao found success in the restaurant-retail crosshairs

By Heather Lalley on May 21, 2024

Retail Watch: The steamed bun concept started as a restaurant brand and is now in more than 6,000 grocery stores—with more on the way.

Operations

Here’s a new $5 meal deal looking to compete with fast food

By Heather Lalley on May 14, 2024

Retail Watch: As companies look to lure inflation-weary consumers, a grocer makes a major value play. Plus, Foxtrot’s assets sold and Beyond Meat’s struggles.

Operations

Convenience stores are ready to take a Big Gulp of the beverage market

By Heather Lalley on May 06, 2024

Retail Watch: Instead of fretting about CosMc’s, pay attention to how c-stores are stepping up their drink offerings.

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