August 5, 2021 | GroceryGeniuses Blog

The hybrid working model might change the local high streets in the UK post-Covid

GroceryGeniuses August 5, 2021

Barclays Corporate Banking, a research firm, reported that 40% of the shoppers are now interested in making more in-store spendings. This trend is the new normal after the UK government relaxed the Covid-19 restrictions. The local high streets could have about 17,000 new stores launched as the hybrid working model would likely prevail in the future. The same research also reported that 16% of the workers might entirely work from home. On the contrary, 28% of the workers will be following the part-home, part-office model.

Kroger partners with Kitchen United to offer on-demand meals from six local restaurants

GroceryGeniuses August 5, 2021

Kroger has signed a partnership deal with Kitchen United, a chain of ghost kitchens, to offer freshly-prepared food at its locations. Shoppers can enjoy having meals from six different local and international restaurants. The dark kitchen will let shoppers place orders through its app, website or kiosk. Kitchen United has partnered with many retailers to grow its business and has opened its dark kitchens in various malls this year. Kroger will debut its first ghost kitchen at a Ralphs store in Los Angeles later this year.

Target adds seven new plant-based products to its private-label offerings

GroceryGeniuses August 5, 2021

Target Corp. is extending its private-label offerings and launching seven new plant-based products. The new product additions include three Good and Gather dairy-free coffee creamers and four sweet delights from Favourite Day. Coffee creamers come in two flavours: vanilla and vanilla caramel. Favourite Day will offer chocolate chip cookies, madeleine & brownie tiny treats, and bite-sized sweet treats at Target. These plant-based products will be an absolute delight for Target’s vegan shoppers.