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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 -
Kroger exploring health care venture, CEO says
The grocer joins a growing list of retailers evaluating the space as companies seek additional revenue streams.
By Jessica Dumont • March 08, 2019 -
Albertsons and Whole Foods prepare new flagship stores
Although the two retailers are heavy hitters in e-commerce, their investments show that brick-and-mortar still matters.
By Jessica Dumont • March 01, 2019 -
Study: Dollar stores' produce quality matches supermarkets
Although these budget retailers don't have a reputation for freshness, they're adding more fruits and vegetables in an effort to drive regular traffic.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Feb. 28, 2019 -
Whole Foods to re-brand existing 365 stores: report
The retailer is planning to change all of its small-scale banner locations to regular stores by the end of the year, according to Yahoo Finance.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 26, 2019 -
Publix continues its GreenWise store expansion
The retailer is opening three new smaller-format stores in Odessa, Florida; Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and Lexington, South Carolina.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 25, 2019 -
Retailers can't be 'complacent' around hard discounters, report says
Aldi and Lidl are slowly but surely stealing sales from traditional grocers and seeing increasing advocacy from shoppers, according to Bain & Company.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Feb. 14, 2019 -
How brick-and-mortar nonprofit grocers combat food deserts
These smaller retailers often rely on government grants, donations, volunteer time and membership fees to keep their businesses running.
By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 13, 2019 -
Lidl appoints Aldi veteran as US chairman
Roman Heini, who assumes the role on March 1, will assist the chain's expansion efforts and the integration of its recently acquired Best Market stores.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 08, 2019
