Corporate

Costco sales jump on strong fresh food demand

Grocery sales have been so strong that the retailer has seen shrink virtually disappear: "We don't have spoilage. We sell out, not literally but almost literally to the piece," CFO Richard Galanti said Thursday.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 25, 2020

Stop & Shop, Ingles announce new worker bonuses

Ingles will give an extra $300 to full-time associates and $150 to those working part-time, while Stop & Shop is granting payments worth 10% of hours worked between July and August.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 25, 2020

Target to double holiday staffing for same-day services

The retailer said 10 million new customers shopped its website and demand for its same-day fulfillment options quadrupled during the first half of 2020.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 25, 2020

Marketplace provider Mirakl raises $300M

The software company, which has worked with Kroger and Albertsons, plans to hire hundreds of engineers to help retailers add third-party sellers to their e-commerce systems.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 24, 2020

Q&A

Q&A: Uber aims to become a major player in grocery delivery

Known for aggressive growth, the company is touting access to its 40 million U.S. users as a way for grocers to add incremental revenue, according to Raj Beri, Uber's global head of grocery.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 23, 2020

Albertsons appoints former Amazon exec to lead healthcare efforts

The grocer’s new senior vice president of pharmacy and health is the latest in a string of outsiders hired for top positions.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 23, 2020

Inside the store: Amazon Fresh

The just-opened supermarket will feel familiar to shoppers, but the relentless focus on low prices and removing shopping friction is where the company looks to stand out.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 21, 2020

'Premium grocer effect' elevates rental prices

Apartment communities with a Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s on the ground floor earn rents that are nearly 6% higher than similar buildings with no grocer, according to a new study.

By Zachary Phillips • Sept. 21, 2020

Amazon puts out call for gig workers to pick orders at Whole Foods

The retail giant could gain significant advantages if it figures out how to make contractors as efficient as in-store workers through its new Shop and Deliver program, a former Walmart exec says. 

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 18, 2020

Walmart revamps store teams, raises some wages

The retailer is adding responsibilities to three key leadership roles and boosting wages for some 165,000 employees while also nixing bonuses. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 2020

Walmart now approaches innovation in terms of 'days or weeks or months,' US CEO says

The retailer is making major technology investments and wants to cultivate a fast-moving organization willing to test and implement new ideas on a dime, John Furner said Tuesday.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 17, 2020

Amazon Fresh opens to the public with a focus on low prices

The new supermarket debuted Thursday in Woodland Hills, California, with deals on chips, soda and fresh meat as it seeks to reach shoppers in-store and online.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 17, 2020

Wegmans says next North Carolina stores will open in the spring

The new locations, in Chapel Hill and Wake Forest, North Carolina, are among six the retailer has either opened or is planning for the Tar Heel State.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2020

H-E-B jumps into micro-fulfillment

The Texas grocer has tapped Swisslog to build an unspecified number of automated centers to fulfill pickup and delivery orders.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2020

New York's Westside Market gets a scan-and-go upgrade

Tiliter and FutureProof Retail have partnered to deploy the first scan-and-go program that integrates a self-service scale to instantly recognize items like produce and bulk foods. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 14, 2020

Albertsons aims to step up e-commerce investments

The grocer is planning to expand its pickup operations and is looking for locations to house micro-fulfillment centers.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020

SpartanNash names CPG veteran as president and CEO

Tony Sarsam most recently served as the CEO of Borden Dairy, and has held top leadership positions with Ready Pac Foods, Nestlé and PepsiCo.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020

Amazon to hire 100K after 6 months of capacity building

For Amazon's first-ever peak season in a pandemic, the company is focused on safety first, capacity second and shipment speed third, according to CFO Brian Olsavksy.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 14, 2020

Inside the store: Amazon's newest Go Grocery

The cashierless store in Redmond, Washington, features a cleaner layout, enhanced produce merchandising and more meal options compared to the first location, which opened six months ago.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 11, 2020

FreshDirect sales surge 46% during back-to-school week

In response to the increase in demand for quick-prep foods, the online grocer has also enhanced its meal solutions to include 10-minute dinners and salads as well as wraps and breakfast items. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 11, 2020

Kroger reports strong Q2 results as digital sales more than double

Revenue, comparable-store sales and earnings per share all rose year over year, but at a slower pace than in the previous quarter.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2020

Kroger integrates online ordering system with Dinner Daily

The partnership between the grocer and meal planning service allows customers to send ingredients directly to their Kroger cart.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 10, 2020

Albertsons to offer at-home COVID-19 test kits

The at-home saliva tests, which the supermarket chain expects to roll out throughout the fall, provide a result in 72 hours or less.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 10, 2020

Perishables push growth at Dollar General

DG Fresh, the retailer's expanding effort to distribute frozen and refrigerated goods, is its top growth driver.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020

Walmart elevates meal options with sushi and craft beer restaurant

The concept at the Arkansas store serves alcohol from local Bike Rack Brewing Company to accompany chef-made rolls and non-sushi dishes like Asian chicken wings and avocado toast. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 09, 2020