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Grocers piggyback on Prime Day
Across the U.S., retailers are taking direct shots at Amazon with their own sales, deals and discounts to boost their bottom lines.
By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2019 -
Analysts are a 'go' for Grocery Outlet stock
The discount grocer's unique model, stable business performance and memorable shopping experience point to long-term success, according to reports from Jefferies and Cowen.
By Lauren Manning • July 16, 2019 -
Lunds & Byerlys exits the pharmacy business
Once seen as a benefit, pharmacies are now a bust for some grocery chains as fees increase and reimbursement rates drop.
By Jessica Dumont • July 15, 2019 -
Food 4 Less, Smart FoodService join the food delivery fight
Shipt will provide same-day delivery for Smart Foodservice Warehouses, while Food 4 Less has tapped Instacart.
By Lauren Manning • July 15, 2019 -
Costco's Kirkland products appear on Amazon
The online retailer sells many products from the club store's private label line including snacks, clothing and vitamins, but is charging a higher price.
By Krishna Thakker • July 12, 2019 -
Publix, Wegmans are tops for young workers
The two grocers have made Fortune's "100 Best Workplaces For Millennials" list four years in a row for their strong cultures, opportunities for growth, benefits and employee appreciation.
By Jessica Dumont • July 12, 2019 -
Whole Foods trials another meal kit line
The grocer is adding kits from Ayesha Curry's Homemade brand in two California locations, featuring recipes like honey-lime chicken and baked penne primavera.
By Lauren Manning • July 12, 2019 -
Kroger targets Atlanta for its next automated fulfillment center
The grocer’s fourth Ocado-powered automated warehouse will open just south of the city in 2021.
By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2019 -
Vertical farming outfit raises $100M in funding
AeroFarms will use the investment to expand its warehouse facilities and explore growing different types of produce.
By Lauren Manning • July 10, 2019 -
Amazon unveils Prime Day deals at Whole Foods
The retailer will offer a full week of discounts at the grocery chain as it seeks to boost traffic and generate more Prime signups.
By Jessica Dumont • July 09, 2019 -
Giant Food goes for grocery pickup
The banner is the latest under Ahold Delhaize to get the service, signifying the parent company's commitment to e-commerce expansion.
By Lauren Manning • July 09, 2019 -
Grocery brands to cover losses on Amazon Prime Day
Instead of the $500 placement fee it charged in years prior, Amazon will require vendors to pay for any lost profits with "additional funding."
By Lauren Manning • July 08, 2019 -
Target heads to campus with small format stores
The retailer will open three locations near universities before school starts, offering grab-and-go food items, household essentials and school supplies.
By Jessica Dumont • July 08, 2019 -
Aldi expands 'Local' concept in London
The discounter recently opened seven additional scaled-down locations under the new brand, including its smallest store in the U.K.
By Jeff Wells • July 02, 2019 -
Meijer employees promote quality in new ad campaign
The retailer's new TV commercials spotlight its high standards and team members' knowledge of departments like meat, produce and bakery.
By Krishna Thakker • July 02, 2019 -
Stop & Shop introduces 'Free-Days' to boost in-store visits, app use
Following a disruptive strike in April, the company aims to reestablish customer loyalty and differentiate itself in the competitive Northeast.
By Jessica Dumont • July 02, 2019 -
Sam's Club launches Q&A app for associates
Employees can use the new tech to obtain information about product availability and staff schedules.
By Lisa Rowan • July 01, 2019 -
Kroger to bring Treasure Emporiyum to 200 Marketplace stores
The private label merchandising displays began testing close to the company’s headquarters last year.
By Jeff Wells • June 28, 2019 -
Fresh Thyme announces changes to its executive team
The Midwest grocer has named a new Chief Operating Officer and a new Chief Merchandising Officer.
By Jennifer Sweeney • June 28, 2019 -
Walmart quashes local grocery competition, report says
The retail giant claims 50% or more of grocery sales in more than 200 towns and cities across the U.S., according to the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.
By Jessica Dumont • UPDATED: June 28, 2019 at 8:52 a.m. -
Supreme Court ruling could boost retail alcohol sales
The court struck down a Tennessee law that required retailers to reside in the state for at least two years before selling alcohol, opening expansion prospects in states with similar residency laws.
By Krishna Thakker • June 27, 2019 -
Prime Day set to boost Amazon's grocery sales
A new survey from Profitero finds that 24% of Prime Day shoppers in the U.S. will make grocery purchases during the two-day promotion in July.
By Jennifer Sweeney • June 26, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhat's ahead for new Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair?
Sources say the specialty retailer has reached a critical point as it seeks to boost its stock performance and enter a period of sustainable growth.
By Jeff Wells , Jessica Dumont • June 26, 2019 -
UNFI adds former Coca-Cola president to its board
Jack Stahl also served as CEO of cosmetics company Revlon for four years, and was on the board of Delhaize Group when it merged with Ahold in 2015.
By Jeff Wells • June 26, 2019 -
Meatless Farm products come to Whole Foods
The exclusive deal boosts the grocer's plant-based protein assortment and offers a foothold for the British supplier in a crowded U.S. market.
By Jessi Devenyns • June 26, 2019
