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Lidl releases next wave of East Coast openings
The discounter gains momentum with its U.S. growth plans and will open 25 new stores on the East Coast by spring 2020.
By Jessica Dumont • May 17, 2019 -
Schnucks to reward shoppers chain-wide
The Midwest grocer first introduced the app-based loyalty program last summer and has continued to upgrade and expand it for all customers.
By Jennifer Sweeney • May 17, 2019 -
Walmart posts best US comps in 9 years
The online giant posted e-commerce growth in the U.S. of 37% and overall comp sales growth of 3.4% as investments begin to pay off.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2019 -
Canada's No Frills gives gaming a try
The discounter has launched a video game that allows players to earn loyalty points that they can redeem in real life.
By Lauren Manning • May 16, 2019 -
Lidl to trial online ordering through Boxed
The e-tailer will offer fulfillment through its Boxed Express service to two Lidl stores starting next month — one in Staten Island, New York, the other in Powder Springs, Georgia.
By Jeff Wells • May 16, 2019 -
Kroger launches brand accelerator
The grocer has joined with private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg to form PearlRock Partners, a platform that will invest in promising new products.
By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2019 -
Grocery Outlet sets lofty expansion goals with IPO filing
The grocer's short-term plans include opening 400 new stores in existing states and 1,600 in new ones, with a long-term goal of 4,800 total locations.
By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2019 -
Trader Joe's debuts YouTube channel
The video content provides shoppers with a behind-the-scenes look at the cult favorite, including recipe ideas and "how it's made" episodes.
By Lauren Manning • May 14, 2019 -
Target and Walmart explore CBD products: report
Manufacturers told the New York Post that major retailers are taking meetings and asking questions about gummies, drinks and more.
By Jessica Dumont • May 14, 2019 -
Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up
The retailer's announcement raises the stakes for competitors and comes just weeks after Amazon upgraded its Prime delivery to next-day for many products.
By Ben Unglesbee • May 14, 2019 -
The Florida Project: Why retailers are flooding the Sunshine State
Rapid population growth, particularly among millennials, is escalating a battle royale among specialty players, discounters and conventional chains.
By Krishna Thakker • May 14, 2019 -
Sam's Club details latest e-commerce conversion
A warehouse club in Worcester, Massachusetts will reopen next week as an online order fulfillment center, the fourth of about a dozen planned transformations.
By Lauren Manning • May 13, 2019 -
Raley's breaks ground on flagship store in Sacramento
The new location will replace a 60-year-old store down the street and will feature a wine bar, loft dining and 25,000 square feet of outdoor seating.
By Jessica Dumont • May 13, 2019 -
Survey: 75% of CPG companies plan to spend more on packaging
L.E.K. Consulting found nearly all manufacturers believe it is crucial to their success, with 57% developing more packaging that is easier to open and 51% working on more single-serve sizes.
By Cathy Siegner • May 13, 2019 -
H-E-B's limited edition cookies to support disaster relief
Sales proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross to assist those impacted by natural disasters in Texas.
By Jennifer Sweeney • May 10, 2019 -
Piggly Wiggly joins Healthy Savings program
Participating shoppers will be able to get discounts on healthy foods at all the grocer's Midwest stores in Illinois and Wisconsin.
By Lauren Manning • May 10, 2019 -
Et Voilà: Ocado to power new online grocery service in Canada
Canadian grocers Sobeys and IGA will carry the service, with the first of two automated customer fulfillment centers currently under construction.
By Lauren Manning • May 09, 2019 -
Eataly to enter Texas with new Dallas location
The beloved Italian marketplace will open a three-story site inside the popular NorthPark Center shopping mall in 2020.
By Jennifer Sweeney • May 09, 2019 -
Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track
In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2030.
By Matt Leonard • May 08, 2019 -
Target taps startups for summer mentorship
From sustainable food packaging to AI-optimized fresh food supply chain technology, food businesses will be well-represented in the retailer's accelerator and incubator programs this year.
By Jennifer Sweeney • May 08, 2019 -
Ahold Delhaize reports top- and bottom-line growth
First-quarter results, which didn't include the impact of the Stop & Shop strikes, saw higher operating margins and net income while online sales rose 25%.
By Krishna Thakker • May 08, 2019 -
Boxed wants to get on store shelves
The online retailer says it's in talks with retailers to carry some of its 100 Prince & Spring brand products.
By Jeff Wells • May 08, 2019 -
Walmart to open 100 in-store veterinary clinics
The retailer will also carry prescriptions for pets in its pharmacies and online.
By Kaarin Vembar • May 08, 2019 -
Nestlé to exit direct store delivery for frozen pizza and ice cream
The switch will shutter eight frozen distribution centers and inventory transfer points, cut out middlemen and eventually produce savings for the company.
By Jessi Devenyns • May 08, 2019 -
Save-A-Lot reportedly exploring a sale
According to Reuters, the hard discounter has hired an investment bank to look into an acquisition or outside investment as competition and a large debt load drag the business down.
By Jeff Wells • May 07, 2019
