Amazon to drop Just Walk Out at some grocery stores

The e-commerce giant said it will replace the grab-and-go tech with its smart carts as it refreshes its Amazon Fresh stores in the U.S.

Lower grocery comps reflect new challenges for an industry in transition

Retailers are facing pressure to maintain sales volumes as the boosts they received from the pandemic and inflation fade, experts say.

Gopuff adds 20-minute delivery

The new $1.49-per-order service is the latest development for the instant commerce company’s subscription program.

The Giant Company shifts online fulfillment away from Pennsylvania wareroom

The grocer will use a third-party partner to deliver orders while team members at other stores will fulfill customers’ orders.

Updated April 2, 2024

3 AI fails: What grocers can avoid

From fake food images to facial recognition fiascos, some companies have learned the downsides of AI the hard way.

Flexing for the planet: How Walmart crushed its supplier emissions target

The retail giant leaned on education, financing and recognition to get its supply chain on board with Project Gigaton, a sustainability executive with the company told Supply Chain Dive.

Lidl US cuts corporate jobs across 3 business units

The layoffs come a little over a year after the discounter let go of roughly 200 workers stateside.

Pardon the Disruption: Can discount retailers be stopped?

Walmart, Aldi and dollar stores are pushing full-service grocers to update the way they sell goods. Here are a few fresh ideas to stay ahead.

Albertsons streamlines loyalty program

The grocer is simplifying the way shoppers can accumulate points and offering new ways for them to redeem.

H-E-B bolsters presence in Dallas-Fort Worth region

The imminent opening of a location at the Alliance Town Center marks the Texas grocer’s first store in Fort Worth.

Kroger to close 3 e-commerce facilities

The grocer said it will shutter one spoke warehouse in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May.

Updated March 29, 2024

The Friday Checkout: What Kroger’s soon-to-shutter facilities say about e-commerce competition

The three upcoming closures are in markets where the grocer doesn’t operate stores and strong regional chains hold sway.

Trader Joe’s new grab-and-go store draws rebuke from national union

The company's Pronto shop in New York City replaces its former wine shop that closed down nearly two years ago.

Tracking the development of Kroger’s automated e-commerce center network

A map of the grocer’s e-commerce fulfillment network with Ocado shows the upcoming closures and where the companies currently operate and plan to open facilities.

Updated March 28, 2024

Hy-Vee names new chief marketing officer

Former head of Saatchi & Saatchi X Jessica Hendrix will oversee the regional grocer’s marketing and retail media network.

Instacart wants to be everywhere, from smart fridges to New York Times Cooking

The company is letting third parties integrate the functionality of Instacart inside their websites and apps.

Trader Joe’s raises banana prices for the first time in more than 20 years

Nineteen cent bananas had become a staple at the beloved grocery chain. Now, individual bananas cost 23 cents, the company confirmed.

Lidl grows its garden centers

The discounter is rolling out the concept in three phases this spring following a pilot in New York.

Do Kroger and Albertsons need to revise their divestiture deal with C&S?

The grocery giants may need to rethink their plan to offload assets as they look to appease regulators with their proposed mega-merger, analysts say.

H-E-B pharmacies to launch new blood testing technology

In partnership with Babson Diagnostics, the service aims to make it easier for people to do routine blood testing.

How grocers are refining checkout tech

Retailers are experimenting with new techniques to make automated payment systems more convenient and less prone to theft.

NGA urges Congress to scrutinize grocery supply chain disruptions

A new FTC report claiming large grocers used their size to consolidate market power prompted the trade group to call for hearings on Capitol Hill.

On Special: How grocers are catching more seafood business

Shoppers who buy seafood during a trip to the grocery store spend twice as much on average than those who don't, according to a recent FMI report.

Target doubles bonuses for salaried employees

The move comes as competitors, namely Walmart, sweeten their benefits. 

FMI appoints four new leaders

The trade association’s latest promotions include a new vice president of health and well-being and vice president of financial operations.