Ahold Delhaize beats earnings estimates as omnichannel momentum grows

Comparable sales for the company's U.S. business grew 2.3%, driven by online sales growth and continued strong performance from Food Lion and Hannaford.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 12, 2020

Kowalski's heads to the mall

The gourmet retailer plans to open two new locations inside Twin City shopping centers.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 12, 2020

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

Publix tests custom-designed reusable bags in Miami Beach

The grocer is giving away the bags for a limited time as it looks to raise awareness for sustainability and eliminate single-use plastic. 

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 12, 2020

Ahold Delhaize to shutter Peapod's Midwest division

The pullback will allow the company to further focus its attention and resources on the East Coast, where it operates hundreds of stores in addition to online shopping.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 11, 2020

Earth Fare employees sue company over failure to notify

A class-action suit claims the grocer violated the WARN Act, which typically requires 60 days’ notice of impending closures.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 11, 2020

Wegmans to carry specially bred produce

Row 7, a seed company co-founded by celebrity chef Dan Barber, has partnered with the grocer to sell badger flame beets and a unique variety of squash. 

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 10, 2020

Brandless shuts down

The online retailer will lay off 90% of its staff and cease operations as it reviews any acquisition offers, the company confirmed to Grocery Dive on Monday.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 10, 2020

Shipt reveals new logo, branding

The brand's first-ever refresh — paired with an updated website — are intended help customers better differentiate the company from its competitors.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 7, 2020

UNFI shakes up senior management

The retailer named a permanent CFO and new COO, and is also looking to fill key positions in supply chain and private brand development.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 7, 2020

GrubMarket continues acquisition tear

The West Coast e-grocer has acquired Organic Harvest Network to expand its supply from local, organic produce farmers.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 6, 2020

H-E-B sues over cooler patent infringement

The lawsuit, aimed at The Home Depot and three other companies, centers on a pressure-release button that makes the lid easier to open. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 6, 2020

Instacart employees unionize in Chicago

Part-time workers at a Mariano's store in Skokie, Illinois, voted for representation from a local United Food and Commercial Workers union chapter.  

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 5, 2020

Earth Fare files for Chapter 11 following failed negotiations to sell majority of stores

The company was in advanced talks to sell 33 stores and its headquarters to an unidentified party, but the deal fell through last week.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 5, 2020

Hy-Vee ends 24-hour operations

The grocer will reallocate more team members to assist customers during peak shopping hours, the retailer told Grocery Dive.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 5, 2020

Southeastern Grocers to buy 5 Lucky's stores in Florida

The locations will all become Winn-Dixie stores, a spokesperson for the chain told Grocery Dive.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 5, 2020

Kroger recognized for supporting women-owned companies

For a sixth consecutive year, the grocer landed on the annual list by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council for committing to supply chain diversity.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 4, 2020

In Earth Fare, experts see another specialty chain that grew too fast

The grocer also had operational flaws and a health-focused positioning that struggled to stand out, sources said.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 4, 2020

Earth Fare to shutter all stores

The company expanded rapidly under private equity ownership but struggled to compete with conventional chains and the rising crop of specialty grocers.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 3, 2020

Amazon's grocery delivery business surged in Q4

Home delivery orders through its Fresh service and Whole Foods Market stores more than doubled in the quarter.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2020

Washington state joins online SNAP pilot

Walmart and Amazon will work with the USDA to serve shoppers in the state who want to buy groceries online using their benefits.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 31, 2020

H-E-B opens kosher-focused store in Houston

In addition to an extensive kosher selection, the 95,000-square-foot location will include its newest Roastery coffee shop, a large selection of local foods and 2,000 SKUs of wine and beer. 

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 31, 2020

Walmart's 1st Super Bowl ad touts pickup service with famous aliens

The 60-second spot stars iconic characters in their unusual modes of transport picking up groceries at Walmart.

By Dianna Christie • Jan. 30, 2020

KeHe develops program for emerging brands

The distributor's "Elevate" initiative aims to help startup brands overcome operational hurdles and reach more grocery shelves.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 30, 2020

Lucky's Market founders to buy remaining 7 stores

A group led by Bo and Trish Sharon, who started the company in 2003, have agreed to acquire the locations.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2020

Trader Joe's rolls out its own plant-based burger

The grocers new Protein Patties will compete with a similar offering from Kroger as well as a growing field of branded competitors.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2020