The Latest
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Instacart wants to be everywhere, from smart fridges to New York Times Cooking
The company is letting third parties integrate the functionality of Instacart inside their websites and apps.
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Trader Joe’s raises banana prices for the first time in more than 20 years
Nineteen cent bananas had become a staple at the beloved grocery chain. Now, individual bananas cost 23 cents, the company confirmed.
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Lidl grows its garden centers
The discounter is rolling out the concept in three phases this spring following a pilot in New York.
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Do Kroger and Albertsons need to revise their divestiture deal with C&S?
The grocery giants may need to rethink their plan to offload assets as they look to appease regulators with their proposed mega-merger, analysts say.
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H-E-B pharmacies to launch new blood testing technology
In partnership with Babson Diagnostics, the service aims to make it easier for people to do routine blood testing.
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How grocers are refining checkout tech
Retailers are experimenting with new techniques to make automated payment systems more convenient and less prone to theft.
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NGA urges Congress to scrutinize grocery supply chain disruptions
A new FTC report claiming large grocers used their size to consolidate market power prompted the trade group to call for hearings on Capitol Hill.
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On Special: How grocers are catching more seafood business
Shoppers who buy seafood during a trip to the grocery store spend twice as much on average than those who don't, according to a recent FMI report.
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Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees
The move comes as competitors, namely Walmart, sweeten their benefits.
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FMI appoints four new leaders
The trade association’s latest promotions include a new vice president of health and well-being and vice president of financial operations.
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Walmart expands supply chain transparency with 3rd milk-processing facility
The new owned-and-operated location will give the retailer control over its bottling and packaging process.
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Sprouts loyalty program looks to significantly boost first-party data collection
Set to pilot this summer, the specialty grocer’s loyalty program will operate on a points-based system and offer better insights into shopper behavior.
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The Friday Checkout: Grocers have leveraged inflation to drive profits, FTC says
Large food retailers have taken advantage of their size to consolidate their market power, the agency said in a report issued Thursday.
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Price Chopper/Market 32 looks to boost custom offers with expanded partnership
The supermarket operator is working with rewards technology provider Upside to build loyalty and boost sales.
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Save Mart partners with Flashfood
The tie-up marks the digital food waste company’s entrance into California and expands its efforts to offer EBT as a payment option.
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Walmart names new Neighborhood Market division head
Kyle Kinnard is changing roles within the retailer to replace Kelvin Buncum, who is retiring.
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FMI: 57% of shoppers purchase produce from mass retailers, supercenters
While traditional grocery stores are still consumers' top places to buy produce, low-price format retailers are making significant gains in the category.
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Meijer adds closed-loop measurement capabilities to retail media network
The platform’s newest tool offers brand partners enhanced feedback on in-store and online campaigns’ impacts on sales.
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Delivery provider Point Pickup ceases operations as it seeks a sale
The company is looking to find a buyer quickly, as its "assets are basically melting ice cubes — they are losing money," a lawyer said.
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Kroger to sell specialty pharmacy division
The grocer is parting ways with the healthcare unit as it focuses its attention on overcoming regulatory opposition to its planned merger with Albertsons.
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Target rolls out express self-checkout lanes to speed up service
The retailer will introduce a 10-item limit and give managers more leeway to open and shut self-service lanes throughout the day.
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Grabango looks to grocery industry to power its growth as it eyes an IPO
The checkout technology pioneer expects food retailers to eventually account for at least half of its business, CEO Will Glaser said in an interview.
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Wakefern launches retail media network with self-service capabilities
Powered by Inmar Intelligence, the platform aims to offer advertisers cross-channel optimization and easy campaign-building platforms.
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Kroger and Albertsons hit back at the FTC
The regulatory agency has mischaracterized competition and labor dynamics in the grocery industry in seeking to block their merger, the grocers said in filings this week.
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The Friday Checkout: How Walmart is clicking into grocery e-commerce demand
The retailer’s addition of more drones and an early morning delivery option comes as it grows its online dominance.