Earth Fare backs out of Indianapolis market

The specialty grocer will close three stores in the area next month along with another location in Virginia.

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 20, 2019

Groceryshop and Shoptalk acquired for $145 million

Hyve Group, a global trade show and conferences company, will now own the events and their founders will become majority shareholders.  

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 20, 2019

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

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Albertsons speeds up prescription delivery

The grocer will offer one- to two-hour prescription delivery in select markets from banners including Safeway, Randalls and Tom Thumb. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 20, 2019

BJ's names new CEO

Lee Delaney will take over the top role in February, while current chief executive Christopher Baldwin will become executive chairman.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 19, 2019

Winter wonderland: Giant Food Stores pilots augmented reality game

The program, called Snowflake Search, lets kids and adults find hidden characters throughout the store and collect reward points along the way.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 19, 2019

Balducci's plants in-store floral experience

The new Blossom Bar in Manhattan will offer hands-on workshops and a weekly subscription program through zero-waste florist Repeat Roses. 

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 19, 2019

Earth Fare gets a sales lift from digital screens

The specialty grocer installed menu boards and live TV inside a store café and got a 10% lift in dine-in food sales.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2019

Giant Eagle to eliminate single-use plastics

The grocer plans to phase out plastic bags, straws, food containers, bottled beverages and more by 2025. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 18, 2019

UNFI strike ends in the Midwest

Thousands of workers are back on the job following walk-offs at two distribution facilities Tuesday in Minnesota and Wisconsin and a week-long strike in Indiana.

By Lauren Manning • Updated Dec. 19, 2019

Walmart, Instacart partner Whisk launches multiplatform app

The updated program allows shoppers to search or add recipes, make and share shopping lists across devices and order groceries for delivery.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019

Albertsons expands genetic testing to Jewel-Osco stores

The integration with mental health company Genomind will now be available at 180 more pharmacies in Iowa, Indiana and the Chicago metropolitan area.

By Lauren Manning • Updated March 10, 2020

Whole Foods promotes '12 days of cheese'

The grocer will highlight a special variety each day until Dec. 23, while Aldi is also promoting festive cheese offerings. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 17, 2019

Choice Market boosts its digital experience

Customers will see more cohesion across platforms and will also have access to a new loyalty program. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2019

Publix's GreenWise comes full circle in Florida

The grocer has opened two new stores in Lakeland and Boca Raton, and has transitioned a prototype GreenWise location to its legacy brand.

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 16, 2019

Albertsons forms partnership with micro-fulfillment firm Takeoff

The two companies will work together to refine the order-picking technology and build more automated small-scale warehouses.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2019

Hy-Vee's new format steels it against discounters and Walmart

Dollar Fresh offers steeply discounted products as well as a range of perishable goods, full-service meat and pharmacy.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2019

Wegmans selects Virginia for 3rd distribution center

The new facility will support the grocer's southern expansion in Virginia and North Carolina.

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 12, 2019

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 Manning • 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 Manning • 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 Manning • Dec. 9, 2019