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Grocery foot traffic fully rebounds at major chains

Store visits to Albertsons, Kroger, Publix and Trader Joe's increased across the summer and are trending above 2019 figures, according to data from Placer.ai.

Wegmans says next North Carolina stores will open in the spring

The new locations, in Chapel Hill and Wake Forest, North Carolina, are among six the retailer has either opened or is planning for the Tar Heel State.

New York's Westside Market gets a scan-and-go upgrade

Tiliter and FutureProof Retail have partnered to deploy the first scan-and-go program that integrates a self-service scale to instantly recognize items like produce and bulk foods. 

Amazon to hire 100K after 6 months of capacity building

For Amazon's first-ever peak season in a pandemic, the company is focused on safety first, capacity second and shipment speed third, according to CFO Brian Olsavksy.

SpartanNash names CPG veteran as president and CEO

Tony Sarsam most recently served as the CEO of Borden Dairy, and has held top leadership positions with Ready Pac Foods, Nestlé and PepsiCo.

Albertsons aims to step up e-commerce investments

The grocer is planning to expand its pickup operations and is looking for locations to house micro-fulfillment centers.

Inside the store: Amazon's newest Go Grocery

The cashierless store in Redmond, Washington, features a cleaner layout, enhanced produce merchandising and more meal options compared to the first location, which opened six months ago.

Food prices outpace inflation but show signs of easing

Food-at-home prices rose 4.6% between August 2019 and last month, while the overall Consumer Price Index rose 1.3%.

Kroger reports strong Q2 results as digital sales more than double

Revenue, comparable-store sales and earnings per share all rose year over year, but at a slower pace than in the previous quarter.

Walmart homes in on family, community in first ad push for Walmart+

Called "A Different Kind of Membership," the multichannel campaign features 22 diverse families and focuses on reclaiming precious time lost to shopping.

Online grocery order value peaks in August

Overall e-commerce sales dropped 20% between June and August, but basket size and shopper loyalty remain high, according to a survey from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus. 

5 ways supermarket designs could change in the future

Architects say grocery stores will incorporate creative design elements to help people feel more comfortable around fresh food.

FreshDirect sales surge 46% during back-to-school week

In response to the increase in demand for quick-prep foods, the online grocer has also enhanced its meal solutions to include 10-minute dinners and salads as well as wraps and breakfast items. 

Perishables push growth at Dollar General

DG Fresh, the retailer's expanding effort to distribute frozen and refrigerated goods, is its top growth driver.

Kroger integrates online ordering system with Dinner Daily

The partnership between the grocer and meal planning service allows customers to send ingredients directly to their Kroger cart.

Walmart pilots drone delivery for groceries with Flytrex

The test program will deliver grocery and household items from Walmart stores to homes in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Albertsons to offer at-home COVID-19 test kits

The at-home saliva tests, which the supermarket chain expects to roll out throughout the fall, provide a result in 72 hours or less.

Amazon opens second Go Grocery store

Six months after its Seattle debut, Go Grocery is now live in nearby Redmond with hot foods prepared on-site and an expanded assortment of baby products.

Walmart looks to convenience to boost e-commerce

The retailer hopes its new Walmart+ delivery program will encourage people looking for groceries to load up on higher-margin goods.

Whole Foods to offer pickup from nearly all of its stores by end of month

The retailer has tripled click-and-collect availability since March and aims to have the service at 480 stores within a few weeks.

Walmart elevates meal options with sushi and craft beer restaurant

The concept at the Arkansas store serves alcohol from local Bike Rack Brewing Company to accompany chef-made rolls and non-sushi dishes like Asian chicken wings and avocado toast. 

Amazon grocery store reportedly to share Kohl's retail space in California

Amazon is also planning to open a location in the Washington, D.C., suburbs in 2021, according to a report.

The Giant Company launches ads focusing on shopper families

The new spots, which feature five families that shop Giant and Martin’s stores, are part of the grocer’s new marketing platform.

Whole Foods maintains industry lead on COVID-19 safety, report finds

Mystery shoppers commissioned by research firm Ipsos gave the grocer top marks for cleaning high-touch areas, enforcing social distancing and other measures.

Farmstead doubles delivery area with major expansion

The expansion east and south of San Francisco was made possible by a new distribution facility that's six times larger than its predecessor.