Corporate
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Wegmans closes Blue Dalia restaurant
The restaurant in Natick, Massachusetts was shuttered in response to competition from the brand's in-store food offerings like the Burger Bar, pizza and sushi, the company said.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Kroger, Walgreens form group purchasing organization
The two retailers have deepened their partnership in order to reduce costs and boost efficiency.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Ahold Delhaize invests $480M in US supply chain integration
The sweeping move toward self-distribution will encompass warehousing, transportation and procurement resulting in $100 million in annual savings and better product availability for customers, the company said.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 11, 2019 -
UNFI looks to West Coast for sales boost
The company missed profit estimates for Q1 but says it expects streamlined distribution in Washington and California to improve results.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 11, 2019 -
Meijer to open second small format store
Woodward Corner Market will open in Detroit in January, offering a different concept from the retailer's first small format store, Bridge Street Market.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 10, 2019 -
Walmart launches autonomous delivery in Houston
Through a partnership with Nuro, the retailer will deliver groceries to a select group of shoppers in the coming months before expanding to the public.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2019 -
New Seasons Market acquired by Good Food Holdings
The neighborhood grocer and its subsidiary, New Leaf Community Markets, will join a retail stable that includes Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres and Metropolitan Market.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 10, 2019 -
H-E-B plans to invest $200M in Austin
The grocer will divvy up funds among store remodels and new builds in the southern part of Texas' capital city.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Disruptor of the Year: Walmart Grocery Pickup
The retailer continues to outpace its competitors, adding around 1,000 locations in 2019 alone while keeping prices low.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Grocer of the Year: Grocery Outlet
Investors have been bullish on the discount grocer since it went public this year, and the company has plans for 10% growth in the coming years.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
The Grocery Dive Awards for 2019
From Grocery Outlet to Giant Eagle's CEO Laura Karet, these are the companies and executives that shaped the grocery industry this year.
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Dive Awards
Independent Grocer of the Year: Harvest Market
From in-house butter churning to grilled cheese competitions, the Illinois grocer offers a one-of-a-kind store experience for customers.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Dive Awards
Executive of the Year: Laura Karet, Giant Eagle
Tech investments and a revamped c-store lineup show the CEO is focused squarely on the future of food retailing.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 09, 2019 -
Lidl acquiring 6 Shoppers stores
The locations are among 13 for sale by United Natural Foods, Inc. Compare Foods will acquire five locations and McKay's will buy the remaining two, according to local United Food and Commercial Workers unions.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 06, 2019 -
UNFI to sell 13 Shoppers stores
The sales to three different grocery operators are expected to close by late February. The company will also shutter four Shoppers stores by January.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 06, 2019 -
ColumnPardon the Disruption: Will Kroger tame its mess of investments?
Divesting its Lucky's Market stake looks bad, but it could also be a sign the grocer is setting a higher bar for its various revenue streams.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 06, 2019 -
The Fresh Market taps venture firm to identify food trends
In addition to its 2020 predictions of more items like seed-based products and plant-based foods "2.0," the grocer announced a partnership with incubator 25madison.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 06, 2019 -
Dollar General continues to build out 'fresh'
The retailer said its DG Fresh strategy and efforts to add produce in stores are paying off, and will continue to expand next year.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 06, 2019 -
GrubMarket enters Midwest market with Doorganics buy
After snapping up several California companies this year, GrubMarket is also expanding its reach into New Jersey and New York.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 05, 2019 -
Kroger exits Lucky's Market investment
The grocer says it no longer sees a pathway to “meaningful” growth through the tie-up, which kicked off three years ago.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 05, 2019 -
BJ's adds premium spirits to private label line
The retailer's Wellsley Farms brand now includes vodka, Canadian whisky and Irish whiskey.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 04, 2019 -
SnowFox partners with nonprofit to offer grocers sustainable sushi
The sushi company supplies retailers including Costco, Albertsons and Kroger, and will work with FishChoice to identify responsibly sourced seafood.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 04, 2019 -
Lidl to open several stores this month
The discount grocer will open its first two locations on Long Island and continue its growth in North Carolina.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 03, 2019 -
Brookshire tests in-store Pizza Hut kiosks
The Texas grocer will pilot the concept at two stores and could expand it to other locations in its home state as well as Arkansas and Louisiana.
By Lauren Stine • Dec. 03, 2019 -
Kroger's new 'dark' kitchens will deliver meals on demand
The grocer has partnered with ClusterTruck to serve fresh-made fare to customers in Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; Carmel, Indiana and Denver during a 12-week pilot.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 02, 2019
