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Courtesy of Whole Foods
Whole Foods ranks best for COVID-19 safety measures, report says
Trader Joe's and Costco also scored well for some of the precautions they have in place, according to Ipsos research based on in-store visits from mystery shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • June 04, 2020 -
Sam's Club
Retailer-supplier collaboration has improved, but there's more work to be done
Eighty-five percent of retailers surveyed by Coresight Research say collaboration has gotten better, but both sides cite data sharing, communication issues and a lack of trust as roadblocks.
By Jeff Wells • June 04, 2020 -
HEB
H-E-B establishes $1M fund to battle racial injustice
"Treating all people with dignity and respect is at the core of what unites us," the grocer's president, Craig Boyan, said in a video posted to Facebook.
By Krishna Thakker • June 04, 2020 -
Food Lion
Food Lion to acquire 62 stores from Southeastern Grocers
The deal coincides with an announcement from Southeastern Grocers that it will exit the Bi-Lo brand and seek strategic alternatives, including potential sales, for its remaining stores.
By Jeff Wells • June 03, 2020 -
Blue Apron collaborates with award-winning chef Tim Hollingsworth
The L.A.-based restaurateur will create exclusive recipes for the meal kit company that will include summer staples inspired by California cuisine and other flavors.
By Krishna Thakker • June 03, 2020 -
Grocers scramble to protect workers and stores as protests continue
Supermarkets have shortened hours and closed stores in response to unrest and looting in cities across the country.
By Sam Silverstein • June 03, 2020 -
Pilgrim's Pride executives among those indicted on price-fixing charges
The DOJ charged current and former leadership at the chicken processor as well as Claxton Poultry Farms with conspiring to fix prices for chickens sold to grocers and restaurants from 2012 to 2017.
By Lillianna Byington • June 03, 2020 -
Food Lion adds digital coupons to its online grocery services
Shoppers can now apply the discounts to their pickup or delivery orders, as well as redeem their Shop & Earn rewards points.
By Lauren Stine • June 03, 2020 -
Courtesy of Food Marketing Institute
FMI names ex-Wegmans dietitian to lead its health and wellness initiatives
Krystal Register will serve as the point person on all health and well-being policy, operations and communications for the industry association.
By Krishna Thakker • June 02, 2020 -
Getty Images
Aramark opens pop-up grocery stores in healthcare facilities
The foodservice company has set up more than 100 mini food markets to serve frontline medical staff at their workplaces.
By Sam Silverstein • June 02, 2020 -
Cub Foods adds agency of record for digital marketing
This is the first time that the Minnesota-based retailer has retained an outside agency to lead its digital marketing efforts.
By Lauren Stine • June 02, 2020 -
Permission granted by Meisterdish
In-store meal kits are poised for a rebound
The format could yet prove its value as people continue to cook at home during the pandemic and new models emerge.
By Jessica Dumont • June 01, 2020 -
Bi-Lo adds delivery service to most stores through Instacart
Instacart will fulfill online delivery orders at more than 70 locations operated by the southeastern grocery chain.
By Sam Silverstein • June 01, 2020 -
"The Target on Lake Street is looted and graffitied on Thursday morning after a night of protests and rioting in Minneapolis, Minnesota" by Lorie Shaull is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Target, Walmart and other stores damaged during protests
Grocers including Kroger, Cub Foods and Vons also had locations damaged over the weekend as looting and protests roiled cities across the U.S.
By Krishna Thakker • June 01, 2020 -
Courtesy of Costco Wholesale
Costco will revive store sampling this summer
The club retailer, which saw U.S. store traffic decline 2% in Q3, hopes to spur shopper interest by bringing back fundamental parts of its store experience.
By Jeff Wells • May 29, 2020 -
Why the pandemic was a windfall for (some) dollar stores
Sales and profit growth at Dollar General were explosive as customers stocked up and stayed close to home during the pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 29, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Whole Foods, King Soopers top rankings of plant-based food sellers
According to a report from The Good Food Institute, the two companies had the best overall rankings across all categories, including product assortment, merchandising and marketing.
By Krishna Thakker • May 29, 2020 -
Stop & Shop
Stop & Shop extends 10% pay increase
The supermarket chain said it will continue offering the extra pay to workers through July 4.
By Sam Silverstein • May 29, 2020 -
Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers to open 8 Winn-Dixie stores in Florida
Four former Lucky's Markets and four Earth Fare locations will be converted to the southern grocery banner, with grand openings planned for later this year.
By Jessica Dumont • May 28, 2020 -
Ryan Willumson
Aldi expands curbside grocery pickup to 600 stores
As shoppers continue to adopt click-and-collect, the discount grocer plans to roll out the service to locations in 35 states by the end of July.
By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2020 -
Lidl
Lidl opens 100th US store in Atlanta suburb
Nearly three years after entering the U.S., the discount food retailer is behind the pace it initially envisioned but quickly adjusting and ramping up its operations.
By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2020 -
Permission granted by Shipt
Grocery delivery growth is flattening, survey reveals
The percentage of U.S. consumers who said they're using delivery more than before remained the same between mid-April to mid-May, while restaurant takeout and delivery frequencies both increased, according to Gallup.
By Krishna Thakker , Jeff Wells • May 28, 2020 -
Wegmans adjusts approach to opening stores
The chain confirmed it will open three previously announced stores this year but said it will offer a “targeted timeframe” and avoid grand-opening events.
By Jeff Wells • May 27, 2020 -
Courtesy of Walmart
Online grocery shoppers favor Walmart during pandemic, survey shows
The company’s extensive network of brick-and-mortar stores is a key factor in its broad appeal to e-commerce customers.
By Sam Silverstein • May 27, 2020 -
Deep Dive
6 strategies for grocers preparing for the new e-commerce future
Retail experts share insights into how food retailers can retool their online operations in response to the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • May 26, 2020
