The Latest
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Meet the multi-format store
Denver's Choice Market is a c-store, grocer and fast-casual restaurant that does nearly a third of its business online — and it has big growth plans.
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Instacart makes further inroads with Walmart
The e-commerce provider now handles same-day grocery delivery from nearly 200 of Walmart Canada's 400 locations.
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BrightFarms names new CEO to lead expansion
Founder Paul Lightfoot will maintain the role of president of the company as it continues to scale nationally.
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Deep DiveGrocers look to grab-and-go as a differentiator
Quick meals and sides are prevalent at the grocery store, but retailers have to execute well if they want to profit.
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Walmart has more online customers than Instacart, report says
The retailer had 62% more users for its online grocery services in June, according to research from data company Second Measure.
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Grocery Outlet bursts off the starting block
Its first publicly reported earnings showed strong comps and income growth, with executives confident in the company's future performance and expansion.
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UNFI's CFO steps down
John Howard, the company's senior vice president of finance and accounting, will replace Mike Zechmeister on an interim basis starting Aug. 23.
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Kroger cuts food waste 9%, installs solar panels at Ralphs
The company's latest report on its Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative shows significant progress toward reducing plastics, conserving energy and diverting supermarket waste.
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SpartanNash CEO Dave Staples resigns
The wholesaler-retailer also announced it will exit its Fresh Kitchen operation as it tries to improve earnings in its food distribution division.
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Instacart competitor announces $3M in funding
Seattle-based Dumpling, which helps individuals run their own personal grocery delivery business and cultivate clients, said the money will go toward improving its platform.
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Mollie Stone's scores coveted San Francisco real estate for 10th store
The family-owned grocer will fill a vacant space that Whole Foods first applied for in 2016.
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Most back-to-school shoppers plan to buy in-store
For consumers shopping online, though, Amazon and Walmart are the top destinations, according to a new report by Coresight Research.
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Why is Whole Foods throwing a party?
The grocer has tapped Austin-based startup Packed Party to supply its stores with a line of colorful, high-end decorations, cups, drinkware and other supplies.
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Deep DiveRegional grocers fight back in online grocery war
SpartanNash, for one, has its own subscription service and wants to roll out Prime-like extras for customers.
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Coborn's scales back grocery delivery in Twin Cities
The retailer has decided to focus on curbside pickup, and has passed most of its delivery business in the metro area to Cub Foods.
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H-E-B deepens digital investment with another tech hub
The company announced preliminary plans to open a 150,000-square-foot facility at its San Antonio headquarters by 2022.
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Ahold Delhaize introduces private label products for kids
The extension to its Nature's Promise line, featuring sparkling seltzer water and squeezable fruit pouches, will be available at all banner stores by the end of the year.
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Thirstie CEO sees major growth ahead for alcohol delivery
The alcohol e-commerce and logistics company is seeing a surge in demand and plans to have 500 retail partners by the end of the year.
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National Grocers Association launches improved career center
The center gives employers a better set of recruiting tools and provides job seekers with resume support, job alerts and training.
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'Overperformance' of sibling brands mitigates Stop & Shop strike
Ahold Delhaize reported strong sales at its other chains, most notably Food Lion, in the second quarter.
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Deep DiveShoppers drink to their health at in-store beverage bars
From bean-to-cup coffee to fresh juices made daily, in-store beverage services give shoppers a reason to frequent their favorite retailers.
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Food Lion wants to spur better-for-you purchases
The chain's integration with the Healthy Solutions app could save shoppers up to $50 a week on healthy foods.
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Blue Apron ends Jet.com partnership
After losing even more subscribers and posting another revenue drop in Q2, the meal kit maker is refocusing on its core direct-to-consumer business.
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Giant Eagle announces Pittsburgh tech hub
The 23,000-square-foot facility is set to open next year and will house 150 employees in an effort to boost the grocer's digital capabilities.
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Tesco to lay off 4,500 Metro store employees
Shoppers aren't using the stores as the full-shop destinations the retailer intended, so it's trying to adjust.
