Amazon's Dash Cart offers another version of checkout-free technology

The company's smart grocery cart, which automatically scans products and processes payment, will roll out at its Woodland Hills, California, grocery store this year.

By Jeff Wells • July 14, 2020

Kroger halts distributing coin change

The retailer has come up with alternatives for customers who pay with cash, including rounding up their purchase to support its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste initiative or loading the balance onto their loyalty cards.

By Jessica Dumont • July 14, 2020

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Walmart's Open Call pitch event goes virtual

The retailer has opened applications for its annual program that lets entrepreneurs score shelf space for products made in the U.S.

By Krishna Thakker • July 14, 2020

Grocery store visits trend upward in June

During the month, foot traffic rose on a year-over-year basis at 10 grocery chains examined by analytics firm Placer.ai.

By Sam Silverstein • July 14, 2020

Heinen's rolls out Sally the salad-making robot

Could a machine that dispenses fresh, custom-made bowls be a lifeline for retailers trying to boost their prepared food sales?

By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2020

Publix now fills pet prescriptions

Medications for common conditions are available at the grocer's Florida stores and can be delivered to shoppers within a five-mile radius for a $5 fee.

By Krishna Thakker • July 13, 2020

UFCW joins health experts to push for mask mandates

The union published an open letter saying that broad mask usage by the public could help stop the spread of COVID-19.

By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2020

Meijer opens doors to 5 new Midwest supercenters

The retailer, which has been steadily adding supercenter locations, unveiled the stores without fanfare.

By Jessica Dumont • July 10, 2020

Plant-based products sell 23% better in the meat section, study finds

The research, done by Kroger and the Plant Based Foods Association, found consumers spent more and got a greater variety of items when the products were not in a separate section.

By Megan Poinski • July 10, 2020

Kroger to launch targeted audio ads in stores

The new program will allow CPG companies to better target shoppers while they're on the path to purchase. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 9, 2020

Lidl's arrival on Long Island prompted price cuts by rivals, study shows

Competing grocers lowered list prices by up to 15% when Lidl arrived, according to an independently conducted review of Long Island grocery prices commissioned by the discounter.

By Sam Silverstein • July 9, 2020

Walgreens invests $1B to open hundreds of primary care clinics

The retail basic care market is still in its formative stages, but competition to quickly build market presence is heating up.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • July 9, 2020

Shipt expands in the Midwest with Fresh Thyme

The partnership will bring same-day grocery delivery to about 10 million households in 30 metro areas.

By Jessica Dumont • July 8, 2020

Kroger taps data analytics leader as marketing chief

Stuart Aitken will take over for Joe Grieshaber, who is retiring after 37 years with the company, while digital head Yael Cosset will take over Kroger's 84.51° and alternative business divisions.

By Sam Silverstein • July 8, 2020

Uber will launch US grocery delivery this month

The service, which will be available through its main app and Uber Eats, has rolled out in 19 cities across Canada and Latin America.

By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2020

Earth Fare is back in business

Just months after the chain filed for bankruptcy, a new ownership group has reopened three locations and announced a new store that will open next year in Virginia.

By Sam Silverstein • July 7, 2020

Amazon plans more Go Grocery stores

The retailer will open cashier-less stores in the Seattle area and in Washington, D.C., and confirmed plans to open supermarkets in California and the Chicago area.

By Jeff Wells • July 6, 2020

Impulse buys get a boost online

The most popular online impulse purchases include snack foods at 42% and ice cream or frozen treats at 38%, according to new research from Magid. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 6, 2020

Walmart's front-end experiment adds service to self-checkout

The company provided more detail on a test it's conducting in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where employees guide customers through the checkout process.

By Sam Silverstein • July 6, 2020

Uber buys Postmates in $2.65B deal

Uber Eats gains the fourth-largest food delivery company in the U.S. just weeks after its failed merger with Grubhub. 

By Julie Littman , Emma Liem Beckett • July 6, 2020

Indian e-grocer Subziwalla launches nationwide service

Following a regional rollout in the Southeast, the company is now shipping nationwide to meet elevated demand during COVID-19.

By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2020

Stop & Shop expands e-commerce operations as demand continues to climb

To better support online grocery demand, the retailer will add three warerooms and roll out pickup service to at least 50 more stores. It also recently expanded its delivery partnership with Instacart.

By Jessica Dumont • July 2, 2020

Ahold Delhaize announces progress on sustainability investments

All proceeds from the company's first sustainability bond have been used to support the increased consumption of sustainably sourced products, to reduce its carbon footprint and increase sales of healthy food. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 2, 2020

Kroger gets FDA authorization for at-home COVID test

The grocer will make the collection kit available to employees this week and, along with partner Gravity Diagnostics, plans to process up to 60,000 tests weekly by the end of July.

By Jeff Wells • July 1, 2020

More consumers are shopping both online and in-store

Two-thirds of Gen Z shoppers and 61% of millennials say they're now shopping both channels, according to a new report from Retail Feedback Group. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 1, 2020