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Aldi announces fan favorites, Oktoberfest offerings
Fan favorites for 2019 showcase Aldi's private label items, while its limited-time offerings to celebrate the annual festival are imported from Germany.
By Lauren Manning • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Stop & Shop offers free access to meal-planning service
Up to 30,000 shoppers get free access to The Dinner Daily, which delivers weekly digital meal plans and shopping lists based on preset preferences.
By Lauren Manning • Sept. 13, 2019 -
Smart cart startup Caper raises $10M
The startup, which says its AI-equipped shopping carts are a cheaper alternative to cashierless stores, will use the funding to build its team and fulfill its pipeline.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Walmart is going national with unlimited grocery delivery plan
After a well-received pilot this summer, the retailer will bring its Delivery Unlimited program to 1,400 stores in 200 more markets this fall.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Kroger reports higher ID sales but adjusts Restock profit outlook
The grocer saw its strongest same-store sales in nearly two years in Q2, but CEO Rodney McMullen said it no longer expects to achieve $400 million in incremental profit by 2020.
By Jeff Wells , Krishna Thakker • Sept. 12, 2019 -
Albertsons names new chief merchandising officer
Geoff White most recently presided over the retailer's Own Brands business, where he helped launch the company's Signature Reserve Line and increased private label penetration.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 11, 2019 -
Dueling discounters: Aldi, Lidl open New Jersey stores on the same day
Lidl moved up the opening of its Lacey, New Jersey store by two days and increased its giveaways to avoid being upstaged by the Aldi opening just down the road.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 11, 2019 -
SponsoredFrom the desk of Shipt CEO Kelly Caruso
Shipt CEO Kelly Caruso reflects on her first 6 months at the company and what it takes to succeed in the same-day delivery space.
By Kelly Caruso, Shipt CEO • Sept. 10, 2019 -
At long last, Kroger's downtown Cincinnati store set to open
The highly anticipated store, which opens this month after more than a decade in the works, features a 100-seat food hall and emphasizes fresh and prepared foods.
By Lauren Manning • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Deep DiveSmall wonders: How grocers are trying to get scaled-down stores just right
Retailers are forging ahead with bold new formats that can go where their legacy stores can't. Can they roll out quickly enough to make an impact?
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 10, 2019 -
Target taking free loyalty program nationwide
The mass merchant said 2 million customers have signed up for Target Circle in pilot cities since 2018.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Southern California grocers and unions reach tentative deal
The United Food and Commercial Workers Union said it will recommend its members vote "yes" on the agreement this week, with results coming Thursday.
By Jeff Wells • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Hy-Vee invests $90M in Kansas and Missouri
The grocer will remodel 14 stores and is also opening a new fulfillment center in Kansas City, Missouri this fall.
By Lauren Manning • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Ahold Delhaize CFO to step down in 2020
Jeff Carr will assist the company in finding a successor before his current term expires next April.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 09, 2019 -
Cooks Venture secures $12M in venture funding
Launched by former Blue Apron COO Matthew Wadiak, the online poultry company will use the funding to improve its regenerative agriculture practices.
By Lauren Manning • Sept. 06, 2019 -
Favor hires new chief marketing officer
The H-E-B-owned delivery company has tapped Fernando Trueba to accelerate brand growth and lead its promotional strategy.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 05, 2019 -
Home Chef heads to college
The company has partnered with university food service provider Aramark to include its kits in university meal plans on 25 campuses.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 05, 2019 -
ShopRite launches family meals campaign
Free cookbooks, cooking classes and in-store events are part of the month-long promotion, which runs in conjunction with the Food Marketing Institute's National Family Meals Month.
By Lauren Manning • Sept. 05, 2019 -
Kroger launches plant-based collection
The retailer is expanding its Simple Truth line to include products like meatless burger patties and grinds along with plant-based cookie dough, pasta sauces and sausages.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 05, 2019 -
Giant looks to star power in the cereal aisle
As cereal sales have slumped in recent years, retailers continue to tap celebrity endorsements, which can boost sales an average of 4%.
By Lauren Manning • Sept. 04, 2019 -
Inside the store: Alltown Fresh opens in Connecticut
The convenience market's newest location emphasizes local produce, made-to-order meals and an extensive beverage selection.
By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 04, 2019 -
Whole Foods may open new concept in Virginia
A Fairfax site formerly slated for a 365 location will become one of two stores under a new format the retailer has planned, a city official told the Washington Business Journal.
By Lauren Manning • Sept. 03, 2019 -
Grocers in southeast brace for Hurricane Dorian
Publix, Walmart and Winn-Dixie have all adjusted operating hours or closed stores to ensure customer and employee safety ahead of the storm.
By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 03, 2019 -
In challenge to CVS, Walmart to pilot healthcare store concept
The retail giant already runs several clinics and is positioned well to expand its services at a time when Americans face mounting medical costs.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2019 -
Icing on the cake: Walmart bakery adds online ordering
The retailer now accepts digital orders for custom cakes and expanded its assortment to include premium cupcakes, tiered cakes and "smash" cakes.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 30, 2019
