Alternative formats

7-Eleven pilots scan-and-go technology

The largest convenience store chain in the country started testing mobile checkout at 14 stores in its hometown of Dallas. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 06, 2018

Is Amazon Go a competitive threat to grocers?

Despite strong results from the high-tech stores in Seattle and Chicago, the format may not be a major threat to traditional grocers — for now.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 01, 2018

Supercenters to small formats: Why grocers are scaling down

Retailers like Sprouts Farmers Market are playing down center store to resonate with customers looking for quick and convenient trips without compromising on experience. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 31, 2018

Lidl explores possibility of alternative store formats in US

The discounter is considering new retail formats to better connect with shoppers and align with customer preferences in different regions.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 30, 2018

Are grocers doing enough to capitalize on the food-as-medicine movement?

Health care providers are prescribing healthy foods to help treat and prevent chronic illnesses, giving grocers a new opportunity to connect with shoppers. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 24, 2018

Opinion

Forget customer convenience, Amazon Go is really about customer data

With each subsequent visit, Amazon will know much more about not only customers' digital shopping habits and preferences, but also brick-and-mortar behaviors, writes Signal's Jason Ankeny.

By Jason Ankeny

Lucky Supermarkets launches new plant-based educational initiative

From now until Dec. 2, Lucky Supermarkets will be offering plant-based education and samples from 16 different brands to customers.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 22, 2018

Column

Pardon the Disruption: Field notes from The Battle of Richmond

One of the country's most over-stored markets has become a proving ground for retailers, and a microcosm of the broader industry, writes Grocery Dive Editor Jeff Wells.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 19, 2018

Sam's Club extends same-day delivery to more than half of stores

The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2018

New Seasons Market encourages shoppers to bring in reusable containers

The Portland-based specialty grocer will give shoppers who do a 5-cent reward, and is replacing the plastic tubs that hold pre-packaged bulk foods.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 12, 2018

Trick or Treat: Whole Foods campaigns for 6 better-for-you versions of childhood goodies

From Oct. 3-16, end caps will display signs for these emerging candy makers with the tagline: "Remember treats as a kid? So do we."

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 12, 2018

Publix looks to reach new generation of customers with GreenWise Market

The rebooted store format, which just opened in Tallahassee, Florida, can help the grocer reach younger shoppers and drive innovation chain-wide, according to one analyst interviewed by Grocery Dive.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 10, 2018

FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers

The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 08, 2018

Brandless bringing pop-up to NYC

A physical location, even a temporary one, is an opportunity for the e-retailer to connect with customers and test concepts in a way it can't do online.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 04, 2018

What you need to know about grocery experience

Food Dive takes an in-depth look at the grocery experience, how its changed in recent years — and where it might be headed.

By Grocery Dive staff

Ahold Delhaize reveals new fresh-focused banner concepts

The company has remodeled 21 Stop & Shops in Connecticut and opened a Giant urban concept location in Philadelphia — both centered on an elevated in-store experience.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 04, 2018

Report: 1 in 5 people switching grocers choose Aldi

The German discounter's store expansion and remodeling campaign in the U.S. are already having a big impact on conventional and big-box grocers.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018

Hershey launches new mobile insights center for retailers

The new 53-foot tractor trailer has begun its tour across the U.S. to share the company's e-commerce findings and marketing strategies with stores. 

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 20, 2018

Will fresh-meat vending machines resonate with consumers?

Butcher shop Applestone Meat Co. sells fresh pork, lamb, beef and sausages from four vending machines in upstate New York and plans to rapidly grow its footprint by the end of 2019. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 19, 2018

Peapod bets on meat with new online butcher shop

The e-grocer also signed an exclusive deal with specialty purveyor Meats by Linz to bring the Chicago supplier's products directly to consumers.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 17, 2018

H-E-B opens its 10th Central Market store

The upscale specialty store has expanded at a snail's pace since it launched in 1994, but its experience-focused approach makes it a tough competitor in Texas's most contested markets. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 05, 2018

With its new grocery concept, Meijer thinks big by scaling down

The 37,000-square-foot, fresh-focused Bridge Street Market is new territory for the supercenter retailer. Can it succeed where others have failed?

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 29, 2018

Amazon opens second, smaller Go store format in Seattle

The 1,450-square-foot store will feature a range of ready-to-eat breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack items, as well as Amazon Meal Kits.

By Patti Zarling • Aug. 28, 2018

Grocery e-commerce startup Boxed plans to expand footprint with new funding

The online club retailer, which rejected a bid from Kroger earlier this year, plans to put the $111 million toward marketing and expansion.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 22, 2018