Wegmans says next North Carolina stores will open in the spring

The new locations, in Chapel Hill and Wake Forest, North Carolina, are among six the retailer has either opened or is planning for the Tar Heel State.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2020

H-E-B jumps into micro-fulfillment

The Texas grocer has tapped Swisslog to build an unspecified number of automated centers to fulfill pickup and delivery orders.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2020

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New York's Westside Market gets a scan-and-go upgrade

Tiliter and FutureProof Retail have partnered to deploy the first scan-and-go program that integrates a self-service scale to instantly recognize items like produce and bulk foods. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 14, 2020

Albertsons aims to step up e-commerce investments

The grocer is planning to expand its pickup operations and is looking for locations to house micro-fulfillment centers.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020

SpartanNash names CPG veteran as president and CEO

Tony Sarsam most recently served as the CEO of Borden Dairy, and has held top leadership positions with Ready Pac Foods, Nestlé and PepsiCo.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020

Amazon to hire 100K after 6 months of capacity building

For Amazon's first-ever peak season in a pandemic, the company is focused on safety first, capacity second and shipment speed third, according to CFO Brian Olsavksy.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 14, 2020

Inside the store: Amazon's newest Go Grocery

The cashierless store in Redmond, Washington, features a cleaner layout, enhanced produce merchandising and more meal options compared to the first location, which opened six months ago.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 11, 2020

FreshDirect sales surge 46% during back-to-school week

In response to the increase in demand for quick-prep foods, the online grocer has also enhanced its meal solutions to include 10-minute dinners and salads as well as wraps and breakfast items. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 11, 2020

Kroger reports strong Q2 results as digital sales more than double

Revenue, comparable-store sales and earnings per share all rose year over year, but at a slower pace than in the previous quarter.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2020

Kroger integrates online ordering system with Dinner Daily

The partnership between the grocer and meal planning service allows customers to send ingredients directly to their Kroger cart.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 10, 2020

Albertsons to offer at-home COVID-19 test kits

The at-home saliva tests, which the supermarket chain expects to roll out throughout the fall, provide a result in 72 hours or less.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 10, 2020

Perishables push growth at Dollar General

DG Fresh, the retailer's expanding effort to distribute frozen and refrigerated goods, is its top growth driver.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020

Walmart elevates meal options with sushi and craft beer restaurant

The concept at the Arkansas store serves alcohol from local Bike Rack Brewing Company to accompany chef-made rolls and non-sushi dishes like Asian chicken wings and avocado toast. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 9, 2020

Amazon opens second Go Grocery store

Six months after its Seattle debut, Go Grocery is now live in nearby Redmond with hot foods prepared on-site and an expanded assortment of baby products.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 9, 2020

Walmart looks to convenience to boost e-commerce

The retailer hopes its new Walmart+ delivery program will encourage people looking for groceries to load up on higher-margin goods.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 9, 2020

Whole Foods now offers pickup at all stores

The service offers same-day fulfillment in one-hour windows and is free to Amazon Prime members who place orders of $35 or more.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Oct. 21, 2020

The Giant Company launches ads focusing on shopper families

The new spots, which feature five families that shop Giant and Martin’s stores, are part of the grocer’s new marketing platform.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 4, 2020

Farmstead doubles delivery area with major expansion

The expansion east and south of San Francisco was made possible by a new distribution facility that's six times larger than its predecessor.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 4, 2020

Whole Foods maintains industry lead on COVID-19 safety, report finds

Mystery shoppers commissioned by research firm Ipsos gave the grocer top marks for cleaning high-touch areas, enforcing social distancing and other measures.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 4, 2020

Instacart, 7-Eleven expand partnership nationwide

After teaming up in September, the convenience store chain now offers delivery from the e-commerce firm at nearly 6,000 stores across 33 states and Washington, D.C. 

By Jeff Wells • Updated May 21, 2021

Fred Meyer to exclusively carry sustainably made reusable bag line

The Kroger-owned grocer will carry four different designs, each one made from ocean-bound plastic and featuring a message about reducing waste. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 3, 2020

The Fresh Market names grocery outsider as CFO

The hiring of cruise line veteran Jim Heaney follows the specialty grocer’s appointment of a new CEO in March.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 3, 2020

Giant Food to sell more local brands online

The grocer has partnered with Union Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based food and beverage accelerator, to offer customers local products on its e-commerce platform. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 2, 2020

Q&A: How Save Mart has created an inclusive work culture

Lee Gelb, vice president of human resources for the California grocer, spoke about her company's recent recognition by Forbes as a top employer for women.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 2, 2020

Target adds premium products to its Good & Gather line

Good & Gather Signature has launched with 60 items including small-batch Italian sauces and gourmet pizzas, helping bring the private label line to nearly 2,000 products.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 2, 2020