The Latest
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Kroger, Walgreens form group purchasing organization
The two retailers have deepened their partnership in order to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
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Wegmans selects Virginia for 3rd distribution center
The new facility will support the grocer's southern expansion in Virginia and North Carolina.
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Dive Awards
The Grocery Dive Awards for 2019
From Grocery Outlet to Giant Eagle's CEO Laura Karet, these are the companies and executives that shaped the grocery industry this year.
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UNFI looks to West Coast for sales boost
The company missed profit estimates for Q1 but says it expects streamlined distribution in Washington and California to improve results.
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Ahold Delhaize invests $480M in US supply chain integration
The sweeping move toward self-distribution will encompass warehousing, transportation and procurement resulting in $100 million in annual savings and better product availability for customers, the company said.
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Dive Awards
Private Label Retailer of the Year: Amazon
The retail giant has put grocers on notice, putting more resources to its private label line and rolling out all 10 of its grocery brands in the last three years.
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Dive Awards
Alternative Format of the Year: Giant Heirloom Market
Giant Food Stores's fresh-focused banner is a hit in Philadelphia and a leading example of grocers' shift into smaller stores.
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Wegmans closes Blue Dalia restaurant
The restaurant in Natick, Massachusetts was shuttered in response to competition from the brand's in-store food offerings like the Burger Bar, pizza and sushi, the company said.
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New Seasons Market acquired by Good Food Holdings
The neighborhood grocer and its subsidiary, New Leaf Community Markets, will join a retail stable that includes Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres and Metropolitan Market.
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Walmart launches autonomous delivery in Houston
Through a partnership with Nuro, the retailer will deliver groceries to a select group of shoppers in the coming months before expanding to the public.
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Dive Awards
E-commerce Player of the Year: Ahold Delhaize
The company has mobilized its greatest online asset, Peapod, across its banners while simultaneously crafting localized brands like Giant Direct.
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Dive Awards
Disruptor of the Year: Walmart Grocery Pickup
The retailer continues to outpace its competitors, adding around 1,000 locations in 2019 alone while keeping prices low.
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Meijer to open second small format store
Woodward Corner Market will open in Detroit in January, offering a different concept from the retailer's first small format store, Bridge Street Market.
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Dive Awards
Grocer of the Year: Grocery Outlet
Investors have been bullish on the discount grocer since it went public this year, and the company has plans for 10% growth in the coming years.
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Dive Awards
Executive of the Year: Laura Karet, Giant Eagle
Tech investments and a revamped c-store lineup show the CEO is focused squarely on the future of food retailing.
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H-E-B plans to invest $200M in Austin
The grocer will divvy up funds among store remodels and new builds in the southern part of Texas' capital city.
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Lidl acquiring 6 Shoppers stores
The locations are among 13 for sale by United Natural Foods, Inc. Compare Foods will acquire five locations and McKay's will buy the remaining two, according to local United Food and Commercial Workers unions.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Will Kroger tame its mess of investments?
Divesting its Lucky's Market stake looks bad, but it could also be a sign the grocer is setting a higher bar for its various revenue streams.
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HelloFresh debuts hummus bowls
The meal kit company has partnered with food brand Sabra to bring two unique recipes to subscribers during the holiday season.
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UNFI to sell 13 Shoppers stores
The sales to three different grocery operators are expected to close by late February. The company will also shutter four Shoppers stores by January.
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SNAP ruling could cut 700K from program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the rule restores the program's original intent, but opponents argue it strips benefits from people in need.
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The Fresh Market taps venture firm to identify food trends
In addition to its 2020 predictions of more items like seed-based products and plant-based foods "2.0," the grocer announced a partnership with incubator 25madison.
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Dollar General continues to build out 'fresh'
The retailer said its DG Fresh strategy and efforts to add produce in stores are paying off, and will continue to expand next year.
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Kroger exits Lucky's Market investment
The grocer says it no longer sees a pathway to “meaningful” growth through the tie-up, which kicked off three years ago.
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GrubMarket enters Midwest market with Doorganics buy
After snapping up several California companies this year, GrubMarket is also expanding its reach into New Jersey and New York.
