The Latest
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Brandless co-founder Tina Sharkey steps down as CEO
Nearly two years after launching the business, Sharkey will shift into a new role as co-chair of the board of directors.
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Target's Archer Farms coffee to be fair trade certified by 2022
The mass retailer will expand its certified offerings alongside a number of other grocers that sell fair trade private label coffee products.
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Kroger sells Turkey Hill brand
Private equity firm Peak Rock Capital acquired the CPG business for an undisclosed amount as Kroger focuses on its house brands.
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Supermarkets won't beat Aldi and Lidl on price alone
Traditional grocers are trying to compete as the discounters expand, but Brick Meets Click says the price fight is a losing proposition.
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Blue Apron founder launches next-gen food company
Focused on regenerative agriculture, Cooks Venture will sell heirloom pasture-raised chickens starting at $40 for two birds beginning in July.
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Impulse snack purchases decline as shopping goes online
Research from Euromonitor International found changing purchase behaviors and new in-store meal options mean food companies are scrambling for new strategies.
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Seafood sales are a gateway to bigger baskets, FMI reports
The category may not generate as much in sales as produce and meat departments, but it taps into an affluent customer base that spends more and shops more frequently.
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Ocado to open its first US office in Washington, DC
The company will open a temporary base of operations in Tysons, Virginia next month while it searches for a permanent location.
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Amazon Meal Kits surface at Whole Foods
First launched online in 2017, the kits are now sold at select stores in California, Nevada and Arizona.
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Deep DiveBeyond bells and whistles: How grocery apps are (and should be) evolving
From couponing to wayfinding to online ordering, retailers' mobile offerings are still a work in progress, experts say.
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Farmers markets see an uptick in closures
Oversaturation and stiff competition from specialty grocers and supermarkets have played a role, though demand for local products remains high.
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H-E-B introduces limited edition rodeo-scented soaps
The lineup, which includes snow cone and funnel cake scents, honors one of Texas' favorite pastimes and has generated considerable buzz among shoppers.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Amazon's private label odyssey
All signs point to the e-commerce giant gearing up for a major push in own brand groceries.
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Why Hormel launched a meal kit for consumers with swallowing disorders
The company says the new line under the Thick & Easy brand are a big quality of life improvement for the millions of adults with dysphagia.
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Order up: Kroger announces new in-store eateries
Mariano's will open Pork & Mindy's barbecue joints inside select stores while Kroger Marketplaces in Ohio will soon get outposts of the popular Rapid Fired Pizza chain.
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Kroger expands Pinterest tie-up with first-party data ad targeting
A Pinterest push for the Greek yogurt category used Kroger's data for targeting, producing a 53% traffic lift and 15% lower cost per engagement.
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Philadelphia ShopRite owner blames soda tax for closure
While the city's soda tax has challenged some grocers, others are opening new locations and operating without issue.
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Target debuts clean label for personal care products
The new designation is part of a multi-year initiative to decrease chemicals in products and increase transparency in labeling.
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Nearly 100M Americans still want to try meal kits, report says
While the large number of consumers who have never tried one points to a market companies could tap into, major players like Blue Apron have struggled to find success.
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Kroger's autonomous delivery test moves to Houston
The grocer said it will conclude its Scottsdale, Arizona pilot this month, which launched in 2018, before initiating phase two in Texas this spring.
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Markdowns, margins squeeze Dollar General profits
The dollar store missed earnings estimates, but new grocery initiatives focused on fresh foods and private label products could boost its bottom line.
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BJ's unveils 5 new private label wines
The wholesale club's Wellsley Farms wine will help keep it competitive with other major retailers, including Target and Costco.
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Survey: 53% of consumers motivated to purchase by 'natural' claim
The online survey from Label Insight asked 1,000 adults which loosely regulated claims would be more likely to influence their choices.
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Rite Aid slashes 400 corporate jobs
The drugstore is shaking up its executive team, starting with John Standley stepping down as CEO, as it tries to compete as a much smaller retailer.
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Walmart CFO: grocery a 'halo' for the retailer
In a presentation to investors, Brett Biggs highlighted the success of online grocery and how it is a major driver in the company's overall growth.
