Green Zebra permanently closing all stores at the end of March

The upscale grocery and c-store retailer “couldn’t overcome all the obstacles” presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, its CEO said.

By Brett Dworski • March 9, 2023

Mars launches store-hailing mobile ice cream markets

The new partnership between the treats maker and tech firm Conjure, which kicked off in Los Angeles, can whisk frozen goodies to consumers in as little as two minutes.

By Peyton Bigora • March 7, 2023

Schnucks to open second Eatwell Market location in March

Located in Chesterfield, Missouri, the store will offer an array of natural and organic items as well as a number of specialty departments.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 28, 2023

What’s ahead for grocers in 2023?

Lingering inflation, digital innovation and fast-growing retail media all promise to have a significant impact on the industry this year.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 8, 2023

GetGo to open first new-build c-store with a drive-thru

Located in Mentor, Ohio, the location will feature the retailer’s made-to-order food program.

By Brett Dworski • Feb. 1, 2023

Foxtrot to open new store in Washington, DC

The latest location, in Farragut Square, marks its seventh brick-and-mortar store in the region. 

By Dani James • Jan. 31, 2023

Recapping grocery news from the National Retail Federation’s ‘Big Show’

The state of the industry and the key trends to watch took up ample stage time at this year’s annual conference, with keynotes from prominent C-suite executives as well as new technology on the expo floors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 23, 2023

Southeastern Grocers opens standalone liquor store in Miami

The new location, which sports the chain’s Fresco y Más banner, carries over 1,400 varieties of liquor, more than 500 wines and an assortment of rums, mixers, drinkware and other products.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2023

5 ways Target is pushing customer-driven innovations in omnichannel, grocery

Ease, joy and affordability are key pillars of the company's efforts to build on its “Targét” reputation, two of the retailer’s C-suite executives said at the National Retail Federation’s conference.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 19, 2023

The Friday Checkout: High egg prices have shoppers boiling

Prices for eggs broke through $4 per dozen on average in December and grocery shoppers are having trouble finding the commodity on store shelves. When might the pressure simmer down?

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 13, 2023

Aisles Abroad: A Canadian franchise chain rapidly growing self-service markets

Grocery-convenience store hybrid Aisle 24 is expanding its two cashierless formats — one for residential buildings and the other for ground-floor retail — across Canada as it eyes a U.S. entrance. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 21, 2022

H-E-B continuing Texas expansion with upcoming Austin store

The multi-level store announcement caps off a busy year for the grocer as it expanded to new cities and updated numerous existing locations.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 14, 2022

Kroger opens 1,000th in-store Murray’s Cheese shop

The rapid expansion of the Kroger-owned cheese destination comes as foodservice and specialty food sales have rebounded.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 8, 2022

How a Gen Z founded digital marketplace is trying to reach coveted young shoppers

Set to launch early next year, Consumerhaus has a few strategies in place aimed at forging deep connections between shoppers and the grocery-focused assortment it sells.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 28, 2022

Publix only runs a few small-format stores, but they’re a hit with shoppers

The grocer’s GreenWise Market specialty chain has seen foot traffic rise at every location in Florida throughout 2022 even as visits to Publix’s traditional supermarkets in the state have dropped, data from Placer.ai shows.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 23, 2022

Shipt updates in-app features before holiday shopping rush

The third-party delivery company is rolling out several new features aimed at streamlining the shopping experience for gig workers, customers and retailers.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 18, 2022

UNFI to add indoor farms at select distribution centers

In a new partnership, Square Roots will co-locate its vertical farming technology on-site at certain facilities, starting with the grocery wholesaler’s Prescott, Wisconsin, location in 2023.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 11, 2022

Sprouts partners with DoorDash to expand online options

The specialty grocer will roll out on-demand grocery delivery with the e-commerce provider in Phoenix and expand the service to other cities throughout November.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 3, 2022

Meijer Grocery is heading to a second state

The superstore operator plans to build a 90,000-square-foot supermarket in Noblesville, Indiana, the Indianapolis suburb’s government said in a tweet on Thursday.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2022

Food Lion adds pickup service to nearly 30 new locations

With the addition of these stores across Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina, Food Lion To Go is now offered at 630 locations across a 10-state footprint.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 1, 2022

Inside the store: Dom’s Kitchen & Market’s second Chicago store

The newest location from the grocery startup led by veteran executive Bob Mariano is 50% larger than its first shop and focuses on being a destination for meals and gourmet experiences.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 1, 2022

Save Mart opens first small-format store

The new 9,549-square-foot Lucky store in San Francisco offers affordable fresh groceries and meal solutions, the West Coast grocery chain said.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 27, 2022

The Friday Checkout: Grocery theater take center stage

Grocers like Hy-Vee, Whole Foods and Sendik’s are rolling out stores focused on transparency, education and creating community gathering spaces.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 21, 2022

DoorDash expands partnership with Loblaw to offer on-demand delivery

The newest collaboration between the delivery company and Canadian grocer will offer rapid delivery to around three-quarters of Canadian consumers from 1,100 stores. 

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 7, 2022

Inside the store: Stop & Shop’s new community-centered store in Boston

In the city’s Grove Hall neighborhood, the Ahold Delhaize banner has renovated a location to include a wellness center and added an in-store dietitian.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 4, 2022