Peapod cooks up air fryer meal kit

The e-grocer teamed up with cookbook author and influencer Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste to offer a "fried" chicken dinner online and in select stores.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 22, 2019

Walmart shuts down Jet's fresh grocery service in New York City

The e-commerce brand’s year-old "City Grocery Experience" has struggled with out-of-stocks and executive turnover, Bloomberg reported.

By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Nov. 22, 2019

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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

Ahold Delhaize pilots checkout-free store technology

The company has developed a new "frictionless" solution that's currently testing inside its Retail Business Services office in Massachusetts.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2019

Lyft broadens reach of Grocery Access Program

The program, which offers a $2.50 flat-rate ride for residents with inadequate access to local grocery stores, is now available in Baltimore and Chicago and has expanded in New York City.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 21, 2019

Sprouts names former Walmart.com CEO to board

Retail veteran Joel Anderson, currently president and CEO of value retailer Five Below, brings a storied e-commerce background to the natural foods retailer.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 21, 2019

Sam's Club spotlights speedy mobile checkout with ads starring world's fastest runners

A holiday campaign with Usain Bolt​ and Allyson Felix​ challenges consumers to download the Scan & Go app and make their own shopping trips​. 

By Dianna Christe • Nov. 20, 2019

Mariano's to open new barbecue concept to replace Pork & Mindy's

Following the Chicago-based restaurant's bankruptcy filing, the grocer says it will open a new brand called Mariano's Smokehouse. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 20, 2019

Grocers are improving chemical safety policies

Ahold Delhaize was one of the most improved while Whole Foods, Aldi, Target and Walmart received high scores for efforts to eliminate toxic chemicals.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 20, 2019

Albertsons names new chief customer and digital officer

Chris Rupp brings more than 30 years of experience in e-commerce, retail and business innovation from companies like Microsoft and Amazon. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 19, 2019

On Special: Giant Food Stores' Beer and Wine Eatery

The new department is now in more than 100 stores, but carving out space for its prepared foods and local brews hasn't been easy.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 18, 2019

How serious a threat is Amazon's new grocery store?

With new details emerging along with a confirmation from the company, experts weigh in on how the forthcoming chain might unsettle established retailers.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 18, 2019

Inside the store: Brothers Marketplace

Roche Bros.' newest banner location in Cambridge, Massachusetts, includes a full-service butcher counter, an extensive prepared foods section and a curated assortment of fresh and local products.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 15, 2019

Sam's Club adds alcohol to Scan & Go

After a successful pilot in Dallas last year, the feature will now be available at all club locations that sell adult beverages.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 15, 2019

Walmart Canada launches blockchain solution to track deliveries

The platform will also enable real-time invoicing, payments and settlement while integrating with legacy systems.

By Roberto Torres • Nov. 15, 2019

Walmart names new Sam's Club CEO

The retailer tapped its bench of executives to fill the role, promoting Kathryn McLay from its Neighborhood Markets unit to replace John Furner.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 15, 2019

Fresh food growth is not living up to potential, study finds

Demand for perishables is growing, but retail sales in the category are behind overall food sales due to merchandising and supply chain inefficiencies, according to Deloitte.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 14, 2019

Loblaw will test micro-fulfillment to power pickup

The Canadian grocer has partnered with Takeoff Technologies to build a 12,000-square-foot facility inside one of its Toronto area stores.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 14, 2019

Walmart: 'Our strength is being driven by food'

The retail giant posted a 41% increase in e-commerce sales for the third quarter and noted momentum in its snacks, beverages and fresh food categories.

By Ben Unglesbee , Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2019

Inside the store: PCC's new uptown market

The Seattle store features the specialty chain's first-ever restaurant — a seafood joint that serves fresh steamed clams alongside pints of local beer.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2019

Albertsons cancels Plated's subscription business

The meal kit brand will discontinue its online service at the end of the month and become an "in-house culinary brand" under the grocer's private label lineup.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 13, 2019

H Mart hosts Taiwanese food festival

The two-week event will be held at 10 of the grocer's stores in New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, California and Texas.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 12, 2019

More holiday shoppers will turn to online grocery, survey says

A new report finds half of regular e-commerce shoppers plan to spend more through the channel during the season.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 12, 2019

Butcher department poses highest risk of worker injury

Employees who handle meat, fish and poultry reported almost 4,000 injuries from 2016 to 2018 and required a total of $29.1 million in payouts during the period. 

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 11, 2019

H-E-B sees service as its path forward in beauty

Beauty by H-E-B, a 4,000-square-foot space that features product testing and dedicated advisors, opened last week in a San Antonio store.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 11, 2019

Kroger launches auto buying program with TrueCar

Customers get access to TrueCar's pricing information as well as guaranteed savings on new car purchases and discounts on used car purchases​.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 11, 2019