Corporate

Butcher department poses highest risk of worker injury

Employees who handle meat, fish and poultry reported almost 4,000 injuries from 2016 to 2018 and required a total of $29.1 million in payouts during the period.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 11, 2019
H-E-B sees service as its path forward in beauty

Beauty by H-E-B, a 4,000-square-foot space that features product testing and dedicated advisors, opened last week in a San Antonio store.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 11, 2019
Kroger launches auto buying program with TrueCar

Customers get access to TrueCar's pricing information as well as guaranteed savings on new car purchases and discounts on used car purchases.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 11, 2019
Nielsen spins off retail-facing business

The split will create two independent companies, Global Media and Global Connect, following a strategic review of its strategy and market opportunities.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 08, 2019
Private label is more influential than ever in determining store choice, report says

Forty-six percent of customers say private label brands influence where they shop, up from 35% three years ago, according to the Food Marketing Institute and IRI.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 08, 2019
Trader Joe's secret sauce? An army of influencers

Unofficial Instagram pages, created and managed by shoppers, are becoming go-to places for the grocer's fans looking for new product news, recipes and more.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 08, 2019
How grocery is confronting its biggest labor challenges

From finding the right executives to navigating the gig economy, grocers are trying to figure out how best to create a strong infrastructure to remain competitive.
Rouses Markets opens its first college-themed store

The store is decked out in Nicholls State University red and gray and features a craft beer specially brewed to honor the school.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 07, 2019
Costco and Instacart pilot prescription delivery

The test will take place in California and Washington, and will offer free delivery with a purchase of $35 or more for customers who are members of either company.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 07, 2019
Kroger looks to transform with 'Fresh for Everyone' campaign

The company's refreshed brand features a new logo, mass media ad campaign and inclusive messaging.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 06, 2019
ShopRite launches two premium store brands

About 100 products from the Bowl & Basket and Paperbird labels will debut this month, ramping up to more than 3,500 items by 2021.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 06, 2019
Kroger doubles down on Restock

Executives say the wide-ranging strategy is starting to pay off and admitted it initially "asked stores to do too much" — but not everyone is sold on the strategy.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 06, 2019
Ahold Delhaize sees boost from online sales

The retailer has been making significant changes to its e-commerce businesses, while Stop & Shop remains challenged.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 06, 2019
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Sedano's debuts new look at 35th Florida store

The Hispanic grocer will host a grand opening Wednesday complete with giveaways and cooking demonstrations to show off its in-store dining, hot food station and sandwich bar.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 05, 2019
Giant promotes Direct e-commerce service in new ads

The humorous TV spots feature store employees delivering grocery orders to distracted shoppers' waiting cars.
By Jeff Wells • Nov. 05, 2019
Save-A-Lot adds Amazon PayCode and Hub Locker to St. Louis stores

Both services are aimed at boosting convenience for shoppers and modernizing the in-store experience.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 05, 2019
Instacart gig workers begin 3-day protest over tipping policy

The company's contractors are calling for the default tip to be set to 10% instead of 5%, according to a blog post.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 04, 2019
ShopRite pilots meal planning solution

Customers in Connecticut can browse and buy recipe ingredients, get step-by-step instructions and preview the cost of each meal.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 04, 2019
Basics Market expands beyond Portland's city limits

The new location in Tualatin, Oregon, features an expanded meat and seafood counter, a bar and a discovery kitchen.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 04, 2019
Fresh Thyme CEO Chris Sherrell departs

Former Meijer executive Gerald Melville will fill the leading role beginning Monday, nearly two weeks after the natural grocer announced plans to close three stores for poor performance.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 01, 2019
Nicholas Markets joins Wakefern, rebrands as The Fresh Grocer

The family-owned grocer will convert four of its Foodtown banners in New Jersey as it gains access to the cooperative's scale and services to grow.
By Lauren Stine • Nov. 01, 2019
Sprouts to slow growth in 2020, build smaller stores

CEO Jack Sinclair said the chain will open 20 stores next year as it eyes a path to building scaled-down, more productive locations.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 31, 2019
Smart & Final launches separate platforms for business, household consumers

Each option will offer a more personalized experience for the customer set as part of a broader website redesign.
By Lauren Stine • Oct. 31, 2019
Walmart toasts to alcohol pickup at 2,000 stores

The retailer will offer beer and wine through store pickup in 29 states, and will also begin alcohol delivery from 200 stores in California and Florida.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 31, 2019