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Giant breaks ground on urban flagship in Philadelphia
The two-story location takes inspiration from Giant Heirloom Market and will support the banner's continued investment in the city.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 15, 2019 -
Meet the multi-format store
Denver's Choice Market is a c-store, grocer and fast-casual restaurant that does nearly a third of its business online — and it has big growth plans.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 14, 2019 -
Tesco to lay off 4,500 Metro store employees
Shoppers aren't using the stores as the full-shop destinations the retailer intended, so it's trying to adjust.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 06, 2019 -
Rise Mrkt wants to be a plastic-free online grocer
The startup is crowdfunding its way to launch and plans to sell dry grocery products in compostable packaging.
By Lauren Manning • Aug. 02, 2019 -
Amazon plans to open more Go stores in Chicago, Seattle
The new locations are an indicator of the e-commerce giant’s brick-and-mortar expansion strategy.
By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 23, 2019 -
New details emerge on Amazon Go store rumored to be largest yet
The 10,400-square-foot space in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood has all the telltale signs of the tech-first store, according to Bloomberg and local reports.
By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2019 -
Giant Heirloom Market keeps sights set on Philadelphia
The second of four locations in the city of Brotherly Love will be 9,950 square feet and feature a wide range of prepared foods, local products, gluten-free and plant-based foods.
By Jessica Dumont • July 17, 2019 -
Target heads to campus with small format stores
The retailer will open three locations near universities before school starts, offering grab-and-go food items, household essentials and school supplies.
By Jessica Dumont • July 08, 2019 -
Indian e-grocer Subziwalla wants to reach shoppers nationwide
The Atlanta company has tapped into one of the fastest-growing, most affluent ethnic groups in the country.
By Jeff Wells • July 08, 2019 -
Aldi expands 'Local' concept in London
The discounter recently opened seven additional scaled-down locations under the new brand, including its smallest store in the U.K.
By Jeff Wells • July 02, 2019 -
Checkout lines will disappear, small formats will rise in coming decade, report predicts
Growth in online grocery, in-store technology and competition from alternative models will shape the industry's future, but a CBRE study states brick-and-mortar will remain central to the customer experience.
By Jessica Dumont • June 14, 2019 -
Sprouts to hire for 1,500 positions nationwide
The one-day push, which takes place June 11, aims to fill a variety of roles in stores throughout the country.
By Jennifer Sweeney • June 05, 2019 -
Dollar store profits bounce back in Q1, but tariffs are a wildcard
Dollar General and Dollar Tree reported gains as they tinkered with stores and assortments, but management projections don't account for proposed duties.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 30, 2019 -
Meal kit maker Purple Carrot sold to Japanese e-grocer
The deal includes a $12.8 million upfront payment plus $17 million if Purple Carrot hits unspecified earnings goals over the next three years, according to the companies.
By Jeff Wells • May 22, 2019 -
Should grocers open pop-up shops?
The concept may be trendy, but experts say the temporary outlets could help boost private label sales and gauge interest in new markets.
By Lauren Manning • May 20, 2019 -
ShopRite to open 'state of the art' store in CT
The 67,000-square-foot location in Cromwell, Connecticut includes a variety of foodservice options along with a culinary center, health and wellness services and e-commerce integrations.
By Krishna Thakker • May 13, 2019 -
Save-A-Lot reportedly exploring a sale
According to Reuters, the hard discounter has hired an investment bank to look into an acquisition or outside investment as competition and a large debt load drag the business down.
By Jeff Wells • May 07, 2019 -
Inside the store: Cub Foods' first urban concept
The store features a variety of foodservice options, including a creamery and popcorn stand, as well as panini, sushi and burrito bars.
By Krishna Thakker • May 07, 2019 -
Deep DiveInside Kozmo.com's online grocery comeback
The company shut down in 2001 but returned to the marketplace a year ago in Los Angeles. Now it's profitable, and new owner Barnaby Montgomery has his eye on expansion.
By Christopher Doering • May 06, 2019 -
Walmart reveals first 'intelligent' lab store on Long Island
Equipped with cameras, sensors, interactive displays and major processing power, the souped-up Neighborhood Market aims to take efficiency and customer experience to new heights.
By Jessica Dumont • April 25, 2019 -
Aldi and Kohl's set to benefit from combo stores, report says
More than three-quarters of the 3,000 shoppers polled by Field Agent said they would very likely shop at both the grocery store and the department store in the same trip.
By Lauren Manning • April 17, 2019 -
Aldi's Arizona opening remains unclear
A Phoenix area store was expected to open in 2019, but a city spokesperson says that won’t happen until the company's distribution center is complete next year.
By Jessica Dumont • April 16, 2019 -
Whole Foods could occupy dozens of former Sears locations
Analysts with BMO Capital Markets cited 110 former Sears and Kmart stores that Amazon could target for its grocery expansion.
By Krishna Thakker • April 11, 2019 -
Deep DiveAnchors away: Why grocers are heading to the mall
With vacancy rates high and department stores including Sears and J.C. Penney vacating anchor locations, food retailers are moving in.
By Krishna Thakker • April 09, 2019 -
Sprouts continues East Coast push with its first Virginia store
The natural and organic grocer will open 13 locations in the second half of this year, with most focused in Florida and California.
By Lauren Manning • April 05, 2019
