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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 -
Giant will open 3 more Heirloom Markets this year
All of the specialty stores will be located in Philadelphia, with the next one slated to open this summer near Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 06, 2019 -
H-E-B opens multilevel store with 'all the bells and whistles'
The two-story, 92,000-square-foot store will include an extensive seafood and produce selection, a sushi station, scratch bakery, wine tasting and cafe.
By Lauren Manning • Feb. 05, 2019 -
Alltown expands new fresh-focused convenience concept
Alltown Fresh has opened its second location in New England, offering shoppers a selection of organic, made-to-order food, locally sourced items, craft beer, Wi-Fi and bean-to-cup coffee.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 18, 2019 -
Giant Heirloom Market readies for its Philadelphia opening
The 9,500-square-foot store will feature local foods, a produce chef and an "endless aisle" that allows shoppers to order anything that's not in-store for next-day delivery.
By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 11, 2019 -
Sprouts to enter 3 new states in Q2
Four of the grocer's nine new stores will feature an "enhanced layout" focused on customer service, prepared foods and service departments.
By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 09, 2019 -
Walmart hypes curbside pickup in Hollywood cars commercial
Screened during the Golden Globes Sunday night, the TV spot launches a cross-platform campaign promoting the retailer's expanding e-commerce business and free curbside pickup.
By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 08, 2019 -
Wawa opens flagship store in Philadelphia's historic city center
After opening an upscale store in Washington, D.C., the convenience chain has taken its hoagies up a notch, adding lounge seating, kombucha on tap, an in-house bakery and more.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 17, 2018 -
Proliferation in meal kits, online grocery reflects consumer love of home-cooked meals
The annual study from online grocer Peapod shows more than half of people want to cook more healthy meals in the new year.
By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 14, 2018 -
Grocers thinking big with more small format stores
Hy-Vee and Stop & Shop are two of the latest banners to open locations with a tinier footprint, touting convenience, more grab-and-go items and services popular with consumers.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 14, 2018 -
Amazon opens first small-format Go store
The e-commerce giant has evolved its Go model to include compact stores for office buildings and hospitals.
By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Kroger's new prescription membership cuts costs for generic drugs
Alongside price comparison firm GoodRx, Kroger built its first membership-based program for prescription drugs, with individual and family plans that offer three-month supplies of many generics for under $6.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 13, 2018 -
Whole Foods' 365 stores continue to bloom under Amazon
The specialty retailer will open two of the small-format, lower-priced stores in Atlanta today.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Kroger buys pharmacy records from 42 Shopko stores
The deal aims to boost Roundy's pharmacy business in the Upper Midwest and comes three months after the grocer merged the division with its Mariano's business in Chicago.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 12, 2018 -
Wawa's limited-edition seasonal beer has customers buzzing
The northeast convenience chain teamed up with Pennsylvania brewer 2SP to release the private label coffee stout, which drew more than 500 fans to a preview tasting.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 12, 2018 -
SpartanNash jumps aboard the skip-checkout train
Customers at two Family Fare stores near the company's headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan can scan items as they shop and pay with a single app-generated bar code.
By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 11, 2018 -
ColumnPardon the Disruption: Micro markets could be a huge opportunity for grocers
As traditional store expansion becomes increasingly difficult, placing outlets inside office buildings, hospitals and even other retailers could boost companies' sales and their brand.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2018
