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7-Eleven aims to open more than 100 restaurants this year

"Today's opportunity is in the QSR space," Chief Operating Officer Chris Tanco said while announcing the chain's latest Evolution Store, which will house two eateries.

Farmstead finds its footing on the East Coast

The online grocer said early results in Charlotte, North Carolina, support its mid-market approach and have helped lay down a blueprint for its rapid expansion this year.

Safeway, Target use Google Pay to push promotions to consumers

The retailers have started notifying people about weekly specials through the tech company's digital wallet.

Rosie lowers accessibility barriers to online grocery ordering

The e-commerce company has met specific guidelines in an effort to ensure people with disabilities can use its software.

New Uber feature allows users to pick up grocery orders during their ride

Consumers can also pick up restaurant purchases, place multiple orders at one time and preorder items when an establishment is closed

Publix rolls out online SNAP payments chainwide

Save Mart and Price Chopper/Market 32 also join Instacart's growing list of partners accepting EBT cards online as the payment option gains traction.

Amazon to raise wages for more than 500K workers

The news comes amid a Reuters report that the National Labor Relations Board ruled a union's evidence could overturn the failed vote at the company's Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse.

Delivery speed is king for online shoppers, survey shows

More than 60% of consumers in a recent survey by NielsenIQ said they'd like orders brought to them as fast as possible.

How a tech startup helped an established New York grocer go online on its own terms

The ability to customize an e-commerce service for each of its stores drew Westside Market to the white-label platform offered by Homesome, which focuses on independent food retailers.

Vaccinations increase confidence about shopping in stores, survey finds

Of the 1,000 participants in Inmar Intelligence's Grocery Retail Survey, 38% say they intend to rely on a combination of online and in-store shopping even after being inoculated.

Tech startup Minnow is scaling unattended pickup tailored to foodservice

The Seattle-based company, which makes automated lockers featuring insulated cubbies and mobile connectivity, announced $3 million in new funding on Tuesday.

Amazon's in-garage grocery delivery expands nationwide

After launching in five cities last November, the service is coming to all of the markets where Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods deliver.

Gopuff hires former Amazon VP of global logistics

Tim Collins, who spent more than 20 years at the e-tailer, will become Gopuff's senior vice president of operations and oversee its supply chain, customer service, real estate and launch teams.

PCC distributes $3.9M to members with first dividend

The co-op gave the money to its nearly 90,000 members in the form of store credit.

Aisles Abroad: Asda's one-stop shop for plant-based products

The chain's "vegan butcher counter" aims to save shoppers the scavenger hunt of buying plant-based items. Similar concepts are starting to take hold in the U.S.

Albertsons sees pickup volume rocket ahead

Drive Up & Go accelerated more than 865% during 2020 and surged 1,000% in Q4 as the grocer once again accelerated its rollout plans for the service.

Consumer demand for sustainable packaging holds despite pandemic

Younger generations are more willing to pay a premium for eco-friendly options, but many shoppers are misinformed about recycling, according to a survey from Trivium Packaging and Boston Consulting Group.

Private label growth poised to reignite in 2021

Following a year when national brands led growth, store brands could benefit from shifting consumer behaviors and omni-shopping, according to NielsenIQ and ingredients supplier Kerry.

Albertsons names first chief data officer

The grocery company has brought on American Express veteran Danielle Crop to drive the customer experience by combining data assets with e-commerce. 

Digital overtakes paper as consumers' preferred coupon type, survey finds

Electronic load-to-card offers accounted for 29.3% of coupon redemptions in 2020, up 27% from the prior year, according to data from Inmar Intelligence.

UFCW presses grocers to guarantee paid leave for COVID-19 vaccinations

The union's call comes as President Joe Biden urged employers to compensate their workers for the time needed to receive shots and deal with side effects.

How 4 companies in the grocery industry are sharing sustainability progress

As food retailers and distributors ramp up environmentally friendly initiatives, publicly reporting their priorities and progress can benefit investors and consumers.

Opinion

Examining the 3 faces of Instacart

The delivery juggernaut has changed the way people buy groceries, but food retailers are now more closely weighing the pros and cons of partnering with the company, writes Natalie Williams with NielsenIQ.

Deep Dive

Grocers look to help seniors bridge the digital shopping divide

The pandemic brought more seniors online. Now grocers are figuring out how to retain their digital spending. 

Grocers tout sustainability efforts as Earth Day spotlights climate crisis

This week, Albertsons unveiled emissions-reduction goals, while Hannaford said it hit a food waste diversion milestone and H-E-B is boosting its recycling efforts.