Corporate
-
Krishna Thakker/Grocery Dive
Food prices surpass virus worries as consumers' top concern, report finds
Walmart leads the way when grocery shoppers think about value, followed by Aldi and Kroger, according to a survey by Dunnhumby.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Retail industry group trains front-line workers to de-escalate face mask conflicts
The National Retail Federation Foundation's new credentials will also provide enhanced training on safety measures as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 26, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger lays out 10-part plan to advance diversity, equity
Developing a diverse workforce and creating a more inclusive culture are among the actions included in the diversity, equity and inclusion plan by the largest grocer in the U.S.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 26, 2020 -
H-E-B
H-E-B doles out $500 bonus to workers
The pay boost to all full- and part-time employees follows a permanent compensation increase the retailer implemented in June.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Permission granted by 7-Eleven
7-Eleven adds delivery providers as small-basket e-commerce accelerates
The convenience store chain now works with seven third-party services, including Uber Eats and Grubhub, and has seen online demand increase fourfold this year.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 23, 2020 -
Permission granted by Amazon Fresh
Amazon Fresh opens second store in California
Like the first store in Woodland Hills, the new supermarket in Irvine offers low prices, along with Amazon's Dash Carts and Alexa features to assist shoppers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 22, 2020 -
Permission granted by Amazon
Amazon Fresh looks to hire 1,500 in Chicagoland
The retailer will cross-train workers across four area stores as its brick-and-mortar grocery expansion plan comes further into focus.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2020 -
Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers formalizes plans to go public as it zeroes in on Winn-Dixie
The grocer is on track to operate 87% of its locations under the Winn-Dixie banner when its store sales are complete.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2020 -
Lidl
Lidl installs hospital-grade air filters in stores
The company will upgrade its ventilation systems to MERV 13 grade in all of its U.S. stores in an effort to stem coronavirus transmission and appeal to safety-conscious shoppers.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 20, 2020 -
Courtesy of Target
Target gives frontline workers $70M in bonuses ahead of holidays
The retailer is paying $200 to employees as they face an unprecedented and likely stressful shopping season haunted by the coronavirus pandemic.
By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2020 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Albertsons' digital sales remain sky-high in Q2
Sales in the channel grew 243%, driven by a more than 1,000% increase in pickup. The grocer is also stepping up investments in micro-fulfillment centers, with four under construction to go with two now in operation.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2020 -
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart brings in Silicon Valley veterans to oversee HR and product development
The e-commerce company has recruited executives from LinkedIn and YouTube to fill top positions as it continues to expand.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 19, 2020 -
Courtesy of Meijer
Meijer introduces third small-format grocery store
Capital City Market, which opened Wednesday in Lansing, Michigan, mimics the open-air, market-style feel of Meijer's other small-concept stores in the state.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2020 -
Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts sharpens efforts to combat hunger as it donates $1.6M
The specialty grocer's charitable foundation has made some key adjustments to help organizations distribute more emergency food supplies during the pandemic.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Grocery sales barely budge in September as pandemic-driven surge continues to ebb
Sales have been in a holding pattern in recent months as spending at food retailers becomes more predictable.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020 -
Courtesy of ShopRite
ShopRite's new store-within-a-store makes fresh meals a core category
The grocer's "Fresh to Table" program pulls together grab-and-go, ready-to-heat and fresh meal assembly offers into a one-stop department.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2020 -
Courtesy of Atlantic Sapphire
Publix teams up with land-based salmon farm to further sustainable seafood efforts
The new aquaculture collaboration with Atlantic Sapphire offers a local option for fish that's frequently imported.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • UPDATED: Oct. 15, 2020 at 4:33 p.m. -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger adds more than 50 new items to plant-based brand
The grocer has launched a new line of plant-based "Chick'n" patties and plans to sell more than 75 plant-based foods under its Simple Truth brand by the end of 2020.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2020 -
Courtesy of Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers to add four Winn-Dixie stores across Florida
Each location is designed with a “specialized approach” to consumers’ tastes, with expanded organic, natural and gluten-free options.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Courtesy of PRNewsfoto/The Kroger Co.
Kroger's newest tool turns photos into recipes via Twitter
The grocer is pitching the AI-based service, known as Chefbot, as a way to lower food waste.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
GoPuff raises $380M for expansion, names C-suite execs
Former Lowe's CMO Jocelyn Wong joins as chief customer officer, suggesting the delivery service has big goals as a distribution channel for impulse items.
By Robert Williams • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Earth Fare has opened 13 stores in less than 4 months
After closing in bankruptcy earlier this year, the Earth Fare grocery chain has gradually been resurrected under new ownership.
By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 12, 2020 -
Permission granted by Georg Beyer/Whole Foods
Whole Foods opens Ideal Market store in Denver
Named after the Boulder, Colorado-based brand acquired by Whole Foods, the 22,500-square-foot store includes a beauty boutique and "bottle bar" filled with local products.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 09, 2020 -
SpartanNash
Amazon inks deal to buy stake in SpartanNash
The arrangement grants Amazon the right to buy up to 15% of SpartanNash's shares, which would make it the company's largest shareholder.
By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 09, 2020 -
Krishna Thakker/Grocery Dive
Amazon's grocery lead on navigating a 'complicated' industry
In a Q&A with Recode on Wednesday, Stephenie Landry said the company has adopted grocers' tried-and-true focus on "consistent quality" while relying on its tech prowess to stand out.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 08, 2020
