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Meijer introduces third small-format grocery store

Capital City Market, which opened Wednesday in Lansing, Michigan, mimics the open-air, market-style feel of Meijer's other small-concept stores in the state.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2020

Whole Foods opens Ideal Market store in Denver

Named after the Boulder, Colorado-based brand acquired by Whole Foods, the 22,500-square-foot store includes a beauty boutique and "bottle bar" filled with local products.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 09, 2020

Aldi prepares to open extra-large store in Philadelphia

The new 25,000-square-foot supermarket, which will anchor a residential real estate project, will be 50% larger than a typical U.S. Aldi location.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 06, 2020

Zero-waste online grocer raises $3M

Zero Grocery pursued the additional funding amid the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing its total capital raised to $4.7 million. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 25, 2020

Giant Food rolls out mobile flu vaccine clinics

The Landover, Maryland-based grocer is the first Ahold Delhaize brand to offer the service, which will last through October.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 23, 2020

Hy-Vee opens shoe stores inside a pair of supermarkets

Two DSW "shop-in-shops" have opened at Hy-Vee locations in the Minneapolis area, with four additional stores scheduled to open over the next two weeks.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 22, 2020

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.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 09, 2020

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.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 08, 2020

Online grocer Hungryroot to run national TV ads

The health-focused e-tailer will run both scripted and user-generated spots across 11 cable networks as it looks to appeal to more people.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 03, 2020

Foxtrot Market wants to be the corner store of the future

The company that returned to its online roots during the pandemic now sees an opportunity to take its omnichannel approach to cities across the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2020

Publix to close 2 Greenwise stores in South Carolina

The retailer told local media that the stores are too small and don't fit its current vision for the specialty format.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 06, 2020

DoorDash launches new online convenience store DashMart

The company's new venture, which marks its first foray into managing its own inventory, will offer around 2,000 items and deliver to customers in as little as 30 minutes. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 05, 2020

Sponsored by SAS & Intel

Rapid demand response forecasting helps retailers and CPG companies adapt during COVID-19

The key to success is in finding new ways to adapt to the shifting consumer behaviors.

Aldi to enter Arizona in 2020 with 4 Phoenix-area stores

The discount supermarket chain is on track to open more than 70 U.S. stores in 2020 and now has 2,000 stores across the country.

By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2020

Amazon plans to open 3 grocery stores in Philadelphia area, reports say

The retailer, which operates distribution centers in the region as well as Amazon Fresh, could open the stores by the end of the year.

By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2020

Meijer opens doors to 5 new Midwest supercenters

The retailer, which has been steadily adding supercenter locations, unveiled the stores without fanfare.

By Jessica Dumont • July 10, 2020

Amazon plans more Go Grocery stores

The retailer will open cashier-less stores in the Seattle area and in Washington, D.C., and confirmed plans to open supermarkets in California and the Chicago area.

By Jeff Wells • July 06, 2020

Inside the store: Raley's O-N-E Market

The 35,000-square-foot store is modeled after a ski lodge and will serve as a testing ground for the grocer's latest health initiatives.

By Krishna Thakker • June 30, 2020

Shoppers pull back from co-ops amid pandemic

While traditional grocers have been flourishing, co-ops across the U.S. saw a drop in sales in April and May, according to Census Bureau data.

By Jessica Dumont • June 23, 2020

DoorDash teams up with CVS for same-day delivery

This is the first pharmacy partnership for the delivery platform, which has been steadily expanding with retailers.

By Jessica Dumont • June 17, 2020

Sponsored by Avery Dennison

COVID-19 ups the ante in the race for convenience

COVID-19 is accelerating the trend toward frictionless shopping. Innovators are turning to RFID.

By Julie Vargas, Avery Dennison Intelligent Labels • May 27, 2020

Schnucks developing natural food concept

The grocer will open its first EatWell location in Columbia, Missouri, this summer, where it has had a presence for 50 years.

By Jessica Dumont • May 22, 2020

Aldi CEO promises to keep prices low

In a letter to customers, Jason Hart said the discounter is committed to offering affordable groceries as retailers see costs spike.

By Jessica Dumont • May 18, 2020

Hy-Vee teams up with DSW to sell shoes

The Midwestern grocer eventually plans to add shoe shops inside its stores, but will launch the partnership with a DSW "digital experience" through its website.

By Jessica Dumont • April 16, 2020

John Legend launches shuttle service in Ohio food desert

The singer has partnered with city officials of Springfield, Ohio, to provide residents of the south side transportation to the nearest Kroger.

By Krishna Thakker • March 06, 2020