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Innovation post-pandemic will play on familiar trends, IRI says

Self and societal care, indulgence and frictionless shopping will continue to provide opportunities for brands and retailers, the insights group found. 

Study: 59% of US shoppers see Amazon Go as a threat to Walmart, Kroger

Stores similar to Amazon's cashierless convenience locations appeal to more than half of U.S. consumers, according to a Piplsay survey. 

Satisfaction nosedives for online grocery services in January even as sales surge

Delivery and pickup sales rose 20% last month, but red flags about customer loyalty popped up, according to a survey from Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

Walgreens expands same-day delivery with Instacart

Stores in Illinois rolled out the service Tuesday, and nearly 8,000 stores nationwide are slated to offer it in the coming weeks.

Walmart pushes zero waste efforts with 'bagless' pilot

In addition to a test in Vermont, the retailer is also cutting out single-use plastic bags from stores in its Mexican and Central American division, an executive wrote in a blog post. 

Foxtrot Market raises $42M as it looks to double store fleet

Former Whole Foods CEO Walter Robb and the co-founder of Sweetgreen are among the company's backers as it looks to build up density in existing markets.

Report: Frozen foods heat up as pandemic drives sales growth

Category sales hit $65.1 billion in the U.S. last year, according to figures from the American Frozen Food Institute and the Food Industry Association.

BJ's Wholesale Club releases new app features

The retailer unveiled updates that make it easier for members to reorder products, clip digital coupons, and access delivery and pickup options.

Grocers pivot operations amid tough Texas weather

Companies including H-E-B, Walmart and Brookshire Brothers are operating at reduced capacity as the state deals with historic winter conditions that brought widespread power outages.

Blue Apron sees sales rise 22% in Q4, but still posts a loss

The meal kit company is looking to a slew of new product launches this year to generate growth.

Walmart says its automated supply chain is 'ready to scale'

There's a limit to how much the retailer can pick, fulfill and ship from stores, the retailer's CEO said. Walmart is banking on automation to change that.

Meijer rollout of food waste app back on track after pandemic stalls plans

The Flashfood program, which offers nearly expired products to customers at a steep discount, will be available chainwide by the end of the year.

Inside SNAP online: 2 grocers share their experiences with the USDA's pilot

Last spring, The Cameron Market in Missouri and Carlie C's IGA in North Carolina began the process to offer SNAP e-commerce capabilities. One launched in October, while the other still waits to go live.

Standard Cognition hits $1B valuation with $150M investment

The autonomous checkout tech company plans to use the new funding to fuel its goal of reaching 50,000 stores in the next five years.

Deep Dive

Improving SNAP e-commerce functionality takes priority as more grocers chase EBT dollars

Companies are trying to solve the headaches SNAP recipients face when shopping virtually, from confusing websites to limited payment options.

Deep Dive

SNAP online availability is about to explode. But grocers say they still face too many hurdles.

As options for EBT payment ramp up in 2021, grocers and tech vendors say obstacles like costs and government red tape remain.

Walmart posts 'record' Q4 thanks to online and holiday demand

The retailer's grocery category reflected broad-based strength, with store pickup and delivery seeing a new high in sales volume growth.

Kroger Health creates scheduling tool for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The scheduling solution will be able to handle more than 250,000 requests daily, according to Kroger Health, which has emerged as a major player in vaccine distribution.

Kroger to close 2 Seattle stores in response to hazard pay law

The grocer said the city’s requirement that grocers pay workers an extra $4 per hour hastened its decision to shutter the "underperforming" locations.

Target names new chief food and beverage officer amid leadership shuffle

Rick Gomez takes over the role after Stephanie Lundquist announced plans to leave the company earlier this year.

Rosie gives sellers added control over product promotion

The e-commerce platform's new "Collections" feature enables retailers to highlight certain inventory segments, such as seasonal or local items.

The Giant Company to pilot robotic fulfillment system at new Philadelphia facility

The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer is working with sister company Peapod Digital Labs to develop the facility, which will use technology from AutoStore and Swisslog.

Walmart+ gains traction 5 months after launch

Less than a year after its release, the subscription service has attracted up to 8.2 million members, a Consumer Intelligence Research Partners study found.

GrubMarket raises $90M ahead of IPO

GrubMarket's new injection of capital last year comes as the service plans to expand to major metropolitan markets in North America.

In IPO preparation, Asian e-grocer Weee hires first CFO

The online grocer specializing in hard-to-find Asian foods became profitable in 2020. Its new CFO, Ankur Shah, says its sights are now set on growth, expansion and a public listing.