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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 -
Walgreens sees Kroger partnership as a way forward
After reporting its worst earnings since 2014, Walgreens executives said they plan to focus on grocery and other non-pharmacy offerings to boost business.
By Jessica Dumont • April 03, 2019 -
Pressure on grocers will intensify, survey says
Wolfe Research found that accelerating trends, from a declining population to the rise of restaurant delivery, will challenge conventional retailers in the years ahead.
By Jessica Dumont • April 01, 2019 -
Grocery store openings up nearly 30%
Despite shrinking investments in 2018, food retailers added more than 17 million square feet of retail space, according to real estate firm JLL.
By Krishna Thakker • March 28, 2019 -
Lidl opens 'Express' mini store
The 1,000-square-foot site is located on the ground floor of the company’s Arlington, Virginia headquarters.
By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2019 -
Walmart to close 8 Neighborhood Markets
The small-format store closures, which are taking place across seven states, come as the retailer's grocery sales continue to rise.
By Jessica Dumont • March 26, 2019 -
Could Aldi's new scaled-down store come to the US?
The discounter opened its first Aldi Local location in south London featuring a reduced assortment and smaller pack sizes.
By Jeff Wells • March 22, 2019 -
Farmers markets see an uptick in closures
Oversaturation and stiff competition from specialty grocers and supermarkets have played a role, though demand for local products remains high.
By Krishna Thakker • March 19, 2019
