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4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations
E-commerce sales may be growing, but the store is still the core asset for many retailers. Here's how a few are making their locations into more than just a weekly shop.
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Kroger earnings stabilize, but long-term prospects remain murky
The retailer reported same-store sales that were below expectations, and said its alternative revenue streams will contribute $100 million in incremental profit this year.
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H Mart expands same-day delivery nationwide
The popular Asian-American grocer sees a big opportunity in e-commerce, having also recently partnered with Walmart's Jet.com.
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Urban shoppers drive growth in online grocery
People living in densely populated city centers prefer delivery over fighting crowded supermarkets, according to a new report from Acosta.
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Thrive Market halts sales of CBD products
The e-grocer's payment processing company insisted that it cease sales, highlighting the concerns that financial firms have over CBD.
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Walmart tests autonomous delivery vans for 'middle mile'
"Milk runs," or routes between business locations, are routine and require little decision-making on the part of a driver.
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Gen X shifts to grocery shopping online
According to FMI's latest report, the demographic saw the largest e-commerce increase among generations, but millennials are still the biggest buyers of groceries online.
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Deliv to hire drivers as employees in California
The shift comes amid legal battles and regulations in the state over independent contractor pay and benefits.
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Kroger is testing 30-minute delivery
Currently available at two Cincinnati-area stores, Kroger Rush offers a limited assortment of products, including produce, beverages and heat-and-eat meals.
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Albertsons gives self-checkout a 2nd chance
Several years after it began removing self-checkouts, the retailer is adding kiosks and upgrading the technology in stores where it currently exists.
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FedEx to offer parcel pickup, drop-off in 8K Dollar General stores
Dollar General's significant rural footprint and popularity with customers helped drive the partnership.
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Stop & Shop president to step down
Mark McGowan will leave the company after 30 years, enduring most recently an 11-day strike in New England. Giant Food president Gordon Reid steps into the role in July.
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Walmart introduces unlimited grocery delivery plan
The $98-per-year price tag matches similar membership offers from competitors Instacart and Shipt.
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Ahold Delhaize opens new tech office
The 30,000-square-foot facility in Massachusets includes an innovation lab and incubator to help cultivate retail-focused tech solutions.
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Walmart to lay off nearly 600 finance workers
The retail giant is outsourcing all finance and accounting work to global professional services firm Genpact, the company said.
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Amazon adds meal kits to more Whole Foods stores
Following its West Coast introduction in March, the retailer will now sell the kits at locations in 13 additional states and Washington, D.C.
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Checkout lines will disappear, small formats will rise in coming decade, report predicts
Growth in online grocery, in-store technology and competition from alternative models will shape the industry's future, but a CBRE study states brick-and-mortar will remain central to the customer experience.
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ShopRite expands local produce campaign
The grocer is putting more sourcing and promotional muscle behind its summer program this year.
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Forrester: Whole Foods' customer experience gets boost from Amazon
Customers are responding well and foot traffic is up as the natural foods chain has been integrated with Amazon's leading digital offerings.
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Love's introduces private label candy
The convenience store's new line will feature a variety of candies at its 480 national locations.
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Amazon Restaurants is dead, but the e-tailer is still hungry for food delivery
The company's larger focus on grocery delivery may have contributed to its exit from the crowded space, analysts say.
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Publix to launch mobile payment feature
While the retailer hasn't confirmed a timeline for rollout, customers can pay for groceries through the app, which could speed up the checkout process.
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Walmart nixes Jet's lead exec role
As the retail giant shifts its online focus to Walmart.com, it plans to transition leadership of the Jet brand to another e-commerce executive.
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Ugly produce companies aim for East Coast expansion
Misfits Market is moving down the Eastern Seaboard, and Imperfect Produce wants to reach more subscribers in the Northeast.
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Target expands same-day delivery options
Shoppers in the 47 states where the service is offered no longer need to have a $99-per-year Shipt membership.
