Corporate

FMI looks to head off online country-of-origin regulations

The organization says requirements included in a bill moving through Congress that would force grocers to identify where products they sell online come from are "unworkable."

By Sam Silverstein • June 11, 2021

Hy-Vee links with Google on digital services

The grocer said the tech company's cloud-based tools will make online shopping easier, integrate virtual dietitian services and help shoppers schedule vaccines.

By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2021

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The Grocery Dive Outlook on 2021

Fueled by digital shopping, rising competition and an ongoing health crisis, grocery retail is evolving faster than ever, and 2021 promises to be pivotal for the many companies vying for consumers’ food dollars. 

By Grocery Dive staff

Instacart announces $1M ad initiative to boost Black-owned brands

The e-commerce firm will offer prominent ad placement, Instacart Ads credits, monthly training and a designated support team to eligible companies.  

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 10, 2021

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Pardon the Disruption: Amazon's push into self-distribution

The e-tailer appears to be positioning for a concerted drive into owning its full grocery supply chain, underscoring its capital advantages as it aims to unsettle the industry.

By Jeff Wells • June 09, 2021

Meijer is planning a new grocery store format

The retailer recently outlined plans to local officials in Orion Township, Michigan, for a 90,000-square-foot location that would offer food as well as selected general merchandise.

By Sam Silverstein • June 09, 2021

Home Chef names new president

The Kroger-owned meal kit and prepared foods line increased brand sales 118% in 2020 and is in more than 2,100 stores.

By Jeff Wells • June 09, 2021

Grabango rings up $39M in Series B funding

The checkout-free technology company plans to use the funds to bolster its computer vision capabilities as it competes for business with rivals like Standard Cognition and Amazon.

By Sam Silverstein • June 08, 2021

Kroger looks to land 10K new workers during daylong hybrid job fair

The grocer aims to fill positions in retail, e-commerce, pharmacy, manufacturing and logistics operations during its nationwide hiring event on Thursday.

By Sam Silverstein • June 08, 2021

Walmart, Amazon simultaneously add prescription discounts to membership perks

Both giants are adding discounted medications to their paid subscription services as they expand their footprints across sectors. 

By Ben Unglesbee • June 08, 2021

Grocery store employment sags even as job market picks up steam

Employment at food and beverage stores was off by 26,000 in May compared to April, while restaurants and bars added 186,000 jobs during the month.

By Sam Silverstein • June 07, 2021

E-grocer Hungryroot raises $40M to fuel personalized platform

The company, which uses artificial intelligence to build shopping carts for customers, plans to expand its offerings, boost marketing and invest in automation.

By Jeff Wells • June 04, 2021

Farmstead expands auto-refill program to additional markets

The online grocer has been testing Refill & Save in San Francisco and now plans to apply it to all current and future locations.

By Jeff Wells • June 04, 2021

Grocery e-commerce firm ShopHero acquired by Dot Foods

The acquisition will boost ShopHero’s presence in the online grocery platform space, the two companies’ CEOs said in the announcement. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 04, 2021

Albertsons jumps on early payment trend to boost supplier diversity

The grocer is working with an online platform to help boost suppliers' access to funding and ability to scale.

By Edwin Lopez • June 04, 2021

99 Ranch arrives in Arizona with Phoenix-area store

The new location, which held a grand opening last week, includes a food hall with three eateries.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 03, 2021

Drinks hires former Kroger e-commerce leader as vice president

Amber Roberts, who helped establish Kroger's marketplace initiative, will oversee the growth of the online alcohol specialist's "Wine as a Service" platform.

By Sam Silverstein • June 03, 2021

Walmart is giving smartphones to more than 740K workers

The move coincides with the rollout of [email protected], a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and utilize an automated personal assistant.

By Jeff Wells • June 03, 2021

Sam's Club revives in-store sampling chainwide

The membership retailer will initially limit the program to weekends and employ new safety measures like offering samples in sealed packages.

By Sam Silverstein • June 02, 2021

Walmart debuts private label beef

The launch of McClaren Farms comes two years after the retailer announced plans to develop an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 01, 2021

Albertsons marks electric-powered delivery milestone

The company recently made the first commercial zero-emission grocery delivery in the U.S. with a Class 8 truck.

By Jeff Wells • June 01, 2021

Dillons partners with recycling firm on organic waste conversion process

The retailer worked with Quest to develop the technique, which is designed to turn any kind of food waste into compost, biofuel or animal feed.

By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2021

Kroger launches $5M giveaway to spur COVID-19 vaccinations

It's the first grocer to launch a promotional push aimed at consumers as states across the country introduce similar enticement programs.

By Jeff Wells • May 28, 2021

Costco is bringing full in-store sampling back

The club retailer is also reopening seating at its food courts as it plots a return to normal operations for both popular services.

By Jeff Wells • May 28, 2021

Dollar General's grocery distribution rollout is running ahead of schedule

The discount retailer plans to self-distribute frozen and refrigerated products chainwide by the end of its second financial quarter — ahead of an earlier projection targeting the end of the fiscal year.

By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2021

Instacart launches 30-minute delivery service for grocers

As the focus on speed mounts, the e-commerce company is rolling out the express program in select cities and expanding 45-minute and 60-minute delivery to more markets.

By Jeff Wells • May 27, 2021