This year's Super Bowl promises to bring more shoppers online

Demand for game day eats could drive first-time customers to make purchases from services including Instacart, Shipt and Amazon Fresh.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 29, 2020

After a reset, Albertsons refreshes Plated meal kits in stores

The company has reintroduced the kits in its hometown of Boise, Idaho, with new recipes, updated branding and a new "starter kit" option.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 29, 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.

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Walmart shuffles its operations team

The changes include the departure of Mark Ibbotson, its executive vice president of central operations and realty, who pioneered the company's online grocery program.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 29, 2020

Hy-Vee to open 6 more Dollar Fresh stores

The rural stores will open by late summer and feature special discount sections, prepared foods and service departments.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 28, 2020

Meijer shifts to gig workers for in-store roles

The retailer has tapped labor-on-demand platform Hyer to streamline resource management and help identify qualified candidates.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 28, 2020

Amazon Go will soon offer hot food and fountain soda

A San Francisco location recently closed for renovations and informed customers it's adding more meal and beverage options, including espresso.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 28, 2020

Lucky's Market files for bankruptcy

The company plans to close 32 locations in the coming weeks, and said Aldi and Publix have agreed to buy 11 stores.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2020

Whole Foods struggles with shortages

Customers nationwide have reported bare shelves and limited inventory, which the retailer has said is a result of an unexpected supplier closure. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 27, 2020

Meijer expands food waste reduction program chainwide

After a successful pilot in Detroit, the retailer will integrate with Flashfood to offer steep discounts on food nearing its sell-by date at all 246 stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 27, 2020

Wegmans' updated app gets a thumbs down from shoppers

A clunky coupon feature and slow load times are among the most common complaints, but the retailer says upgrades will roll out over the coming months.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 24, 2020

Kroger taps into food nostalgia with new podcast

The grocers' series, "Noshtalgia," will spotlight customers' favorite culinary memories and encourage listeners to shop the recipes. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 24, 2020

The Fresh Market customizes online shopping

The retailer has launched a new app and website that allows customers to filter their shopping by a range of preferences, save favorite items and build a menu.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 23, 2020

Who will claim Lucky's Florida stores?

Experts say the chain’s unique store format, wary landlords and the struggles of specialty chains could make the locations a tough sell for grocers.   

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 23, 2020

Fairway Market will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The retailer has agreed to an initial bid from Village Super Markets for up to five New York locations and a distribution center, and will sell off other locations in a court-supervised auction.

By Krishna Thakker • Updated Jan. 23, 2020

Albertsons adds PepsiCo veteran to Own Brands team

The retailer appointed PepsiCo veteran Alice Chan to vice president of sales and marketing in the private label division.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 22, 2020

On special: Albertsons' in-store bar

Talon Tap & Spirits serves up signature cocktails, made-to-order food and weekly events at the retailer's Meridian, Idaho flagship.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020

SpartanNash launches nutrition labels online and in-store

The grocer has introduced a system that addresses 22 different attributes and will help shoppers find foods that align with their dietary preferences.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020

Walmart's US leadership gets another shakeup

The retailer named Scott McCall as chief merchant following Steve Bratspies' departure from the company, among several other moves.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 21, 2020

FMI rebrands as The Food Industry Association

The new name reflects efforts by the group to broaden its membership and focus on a “more interconnected supply chain” as the line between brick and mortar and e-commerce blurs.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020

Lucky's Market to shutter most of its stores, reports say

The chain will close 32 of its 39 locations less than two months after Kroger ended its investment in the specialty grocer.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020

Online promos boost unhealthy products, report finds

The Center for Science in the Public Interest said online promotions and search results among six food retailers are undermining Americans' attempts to eat well. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020

iFresh will open its 10th store in North Miami

The 30,000-square-foot location will feature seven food vendors along with Asian foods, snacks, beverages and household supplies.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 17, 2020

Giant Food toasts to a new line of private label wine

The lineup includes four varietals from around the globe and is billed as affordable and easy-to-drink. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020

Whole Foods is updating its 365 private label branding

The natural grocer is modernizing the look and feel of the brand and dropping "Everyday Value" from the logo, according to findings from research firm IGD. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 16, 2020

Retailers could lose out on billions in online alcohol sales, report says

Merchandising missteps and a lack of availability mean wine, beer and spirits sales aren't keeping pace with e-commerce growth.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2020