Retailers address store sanitization as coronavirus concerns mount

Companies like Walmart, Target and H-E-B are ramping up cleaning and pick-up efforts as consumers both stockpile products and avoid stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 11, 2020

CVS to acquire Schnucks' pharmacy business

The drug store giant will acquire and rebrand 99 Schnucks pharmacies and buy patient records from another 11 locations.

By Jeff Wells • March 10, 2020

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Trader Joe's offers employees paid sick leave amid coronavirus outbreak

The company sent out an internal memo encouraging workers that aren't feeling well to stay home until they are symptom-free for at least 24 hours.

By Krishna Thakker • March 10, 2020

Giant rolls out 'flexible' rewards program

The updated platform combines grocery, fuel and special rewards points as the grocer seeks to deepen ties with its shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • March 10, 2020

Albertsons files for public offering

The grocer has mounted its latest push for an IPO, registering an S-1 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.

By Jeff Wells • March 9, 2020

Lowes Foods opens speakeasy-themed liquor stores

The two locations sit next to Lowes' grocery stores but have separate entrances in a nod to Prohibition-era bars, as well as a workaround to South Carolina's stringent liquor laws.

By Krishna Thakker • March 9, 2020

Hy-Vee brings online order fulfillment back to stores

The grocer will shut down its four Aisles Online fulfillment centers the week of March 23, according to a company spokesperson.

By Jessica Dumont • March 9, 2020

Instacart launches doorstep delivery service

The company had been testing the feature for months and decided to roll it out nationwide after demand shot up over the past week.

By Jeff Wells • March 6, 2020

Raley's wine buyer masters his craft

Director of alcohol and beverage Curtis Mann, who has been with the California grocer since 2013, joins an elite group as a Master of Wine.

By Jessica Dumont • March 6, 2020

John Legend launches shuttle service in Ohio food desert

The singer has partnered with city officials of Springfield, Ohio, to provide residents of the south side transportation to the nearest Kroger.

By Krishna Thakker • March 6, 2020

Groceryshop dates finalized for 2021

After being postponed due to the coronavirus to the spring of 2021, the conference will now take place in September, putting it back in its slotted month. 

By Daphne Howland • Updated March 19, 2020

Grocers need to improve foodservice to win meal dollars, report says

Retailers need to think more like restaurants and make changes to its offerings to remain competitive, according to recommendations from Kearney and FMI.

By Jessica Dumont • March 5, 2020

Tops Markets to close Orchard Fresh store

Despite the grocer's plans to capitalize on the specialty wave, the concept never expanded beyond its single location in New York.

By Krishna Thakker • March 5, 2020

Kroger reports strong Q4, maintains guidance amid coronavirus impact

Chief executive Rodney McMullen acknowledged higher sales in certain categories and limited supply chain exposure in China, but said it’s still too early to tell the extent of the virus’s effect on its business.

By Jeff Wells • March 5, 2020

Target renews focus on grocery

The retailer is building omnichannel momentum by adding fresh groceries and alcohol to its pickup services while accelerating its rollout of smaller stores.

By Krishna Thakker • March 4, 2020

Kroger shutters Fresh Eats MKT concept

The convenience store fresh format debuted in 2017 but never got off the ground. Both stores in Columbus, Ohio, will close on Wednesday.

By Jessica Dumont • March 4, 2020

Publix bumps up spending as Q4 sales sizzle

The grocer plans capital expenditures of $1.6 billion in 2020, a 40% increase over last year, to be spent on new supermarkets, remodels and tech upgrades. 

By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2020

The Fresh Market's new CEO is no stranger to turnarounds

Jason Potter helped improve Sobeys' fortunes following a difficult acquisition, and at least one expert thinks he could do the same at the transitioning specialty grocer.

By Krishna Thakker • March 3, 2020

Specialty grocers aren't looking so special anymore

On the heels of three rapid-fire bankruptcies, experts say companies need to take a hard look at their positioning in the marketplace and realize the days of blazing nationwide growth may be over.

By Jessica Dumont • March 2, 2020

DoorDash expands its online grocery footprint

E-commerce company Rosie has tapped the on-demand platform to add delivery capabilities for its independent retail partners.

By Jessica Dumont • March 2, 2020

Whole Foods predicts 2020's top beauty trends

Blue light defense and glycolic acid will be hot this year, according to the company's buyers, as shoppers increasingly seek out products free from synthetic ingredients.

By Krishna Thakker • March 2, 2020

Target boosts deli offering with Boar's Head

The retailer will roll out grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, sliced meats and cheese from the popular deli brand in up to 200 stores this year.

By Jessica Dumont • March 2, 2020

Pardon the Disruption: From Go Grocery to micro-fulfillment, Amazon is flexing its muscles in food retail

Grocery retailers are getting a clearer look at the ecosystem the company is building to attack the $800 billion industry. Will it work?

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 28, 2020

Walmart confirms creation of Walmart+

The membership program will be a reboot of the retailer's Delivery Unlimited grocery program as the company looks to compete with Amazon Prime for shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 28, 2020

Walmart joins store and online buying after decades of siloed operations

The move to unify buying across delivery channels demonstrates omnichannel options are widely available to the consumer, but organizations have to work through orchestration.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 27, 2020