The Latest
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Deep DiveDoes the gig economy have a future in grocery stores?
On-demand labor is now an integral part of e-commerce and promises to fill stocking, merchandising and other jobs, but high turnover and a changing industry could check its lofty ambitions.
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Nielsen spins off retail-facing business
The split will create two independent companies, Global Media and Global Connect, following a strategic review of its strategy and market opportunities.
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Costco and Instacart pilot prescription delivery
The test will take place in California and Washington, and will offer free delivery with a purchase of $35 or more for customers who are members of either company.
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Kroger doubles down on Restock
Executives say the wide-ranging strategy is starting to pay off and admitted it initially "asked stores to do too much" — but not everyone is sold on the strategy.
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Kroger looks to transform with 'Fresh for Everyone' campaign
The company's refreshed brand features a new logo, mass media ad campaign and inclusive messaging.
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Rouses Markets opens its first college-themed store
The store is decked out in Nicholls State University red and gray and features a craft beer specially brewed to honor the school.
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Ahold Delhaize sees boost from online sales
The retailer has been making significant changes to its e-commerce businesses, while Stop & Shop remains challenged.
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ShopRite launches two premium store brands
About 100 products from the Bowl & Basket and Paperbird labels will debut this month, ramping up to more than 3,500 items by 2021.
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Save-A-Lot adds Amazon PayCode and Hub Locker to St. Louis stores
Both services are aimed at boosting convenience for shoppers and modernizing the in-store experience.
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Giant promotes Direct e-commerce service in new ads
The humorous TV spots feature store employees delivering grocery orders to distracted shoppers' waiting cars.
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Sedano's debuts new look at 35th Florida store
The Hispanic grocer will host a grand opening Wednesday complete with giveaways and cooking demonstrations to show off its in-store dining, hot food station and sandwich bar.
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Instacart gig workers begin 3-day protest over tipping policy
The company's contractors are calling for the default tip to be set to 10% instead of 5%, according to a blog post.
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ShopRite pilots meal planning solution
Customers in Connecticut can browse and buy recipe ingredients, get step-by-step instructions and preview the cost of each meal.
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Basics Market expands beyond Portland's city limits
The new location in Tualatin, Oregon, features an expanded meat and seafood counter, a bar and a discovery kitchen.
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Fresh Thyme CEO Chris Sherrell departs
Former Meijer executive Gerald Melville will fill the leading role beginning Monday, nearly two weeks after the natural grocer announced plans to close three stores for poor performance.
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Nicholas Markets joins Wakefern, rebrands as The Fresh Grocer
The family-owned grocer will convert four of its Foodtown banners in New Jersey as it gains access to the cooperative's scale and services to grow.
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Pure Market launches food grading and e-commerce site
The Denver-based company tests for more than 400 attributes, gives an A to F grade to products and sells some that receive a B- rating or higher.
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Sprouts to slow growth in 2020, build smaller stores
CEO Jack Sinclair said the chain will open 20 stores next year as it eyes a path to building scaled-down, more productive locations.
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Inside the store: Whole Foods' Mid-Atlantic flagship
The two-level store boasts locally sourced products and has amenities including a pub and game room, a food hall, self-serve beer and more.
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Walmart toasts to alcohol pickup at 2,000 stores
The retailer will offer beer and wine through store pickup in 29 states, and will also begin alcohol delivery from 200 stores in California and Florida.
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Deep DiveTech workers aren't interested in grocery — or are they?
Contrary to popular belief, grocers can be attractive workplaces for software developers, data scientists and other digital talent. But first, retailers need to hone their pitch.
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Smart & Final launches separate platforms for business, household consumers
Each option will offer a more personalized experience for the customer set as part of a broader website redesign.
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H-E-B, Whole Foods have fastest pickup times, study says
Mobile commerce platform Rakuten Ready used secret shoppers to evaluate pickup services at 25 retailers, including eight grocers.
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Deep DiveFrom BJ's to ButcherBox: A retired retailer finds new life in the startup world
Mike Billings thought he was done after 25 years running BJ’s meat and seafood department. Then he got an offer to help build a new operation from the ground up.
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Kroger pilots package services to drive store traffic
The grocer will work with FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service to offer package delivery, pickup and storage for shoppers at 220 locations.
