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Sports venues are the latest testing ground for checkout-free stores
The Sacramento Kings' Golden 1 Center will open a store with Zippin next month while the Worcester Red Sox will unveil a location with Standard Cognition in April 2021.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 26, 2019 -
The future of food retail points to fresh formats and dollar stores
While traditional grocers, drug stores and large warehouse stores fall behind, these two categories continue to thrive, according to a report by Inmar Analytics.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Sept. 11, 2019 -
At long last, Kroger's downtown Cincinnati store set to open
The highly anticipated store, which opens this month after more than a decade in the works, features a 100-seat food hall and emphasizes fresh and prepared foods.
By Lauren Stine • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Deep DiveSmall wonders: How grocers are trying to get scaled-down stores just right
Retailers are forging ahead with bold new formats that can go where their legacy stores can't. Can they roll out quickly enough to make an impact?
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Inside the store: Alltown Fresh opens in Connecticut
The convenience market's newest location emphasizes local produce, made-to-order meals and an extensive beverage selection.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 04, 2019 -
Japanese supercenter retailer has big plans for the U.S.
Don Quijote's cluttered stores and bright signage have resonated overseas, and now its parent company is developing a new format for American consumers.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 26, 2019 -
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 Stine • 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 Stine • 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
