Kroger pilots package services to drive store traffic

The grocer will work with FedEx, UPS and the U.S. Postal Service to offer package delivery, pickup and storage for shoppers at 220 locations.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 30, 2019

Walmart's last mile around the world

From tricycles to drones, the retailer is casting a wide net to find out how shoppers want to receive their goods.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 29, 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

Raley's to shutter 27 pharmacies

The grocer, which said profitability and relevance were key reasons for the closures, will still operate 69 pharmacies in California and Nevada. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 29, 2019

Amazon unveils free grocery delivery

Just in time for the all-important holiday season, the e-tailer is waiving Amazon Fresh's $14.99 monthly fee for Prime members and offering free two-hour service.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 29, 2019

Stop & Shop adds wing bars to 187 locations

Stores will offer several flavor varieties, including boneless buffalo and Korean barbecue, for $7.99 a pound.

By Lauren Manning • Oct. 28, 2019

Wegmans' Brooklyn store is the brand's biggest test yet

The cold and the rain didn't dampen enthusiasm on opening day, but keeping the excitement high in a fiercely competitive market will be a challenge for the iconic grocer. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2019

Amazon's one-day shipping stokes sales but drains profits

CFO Brian Olsavsky called the company's fulfillment expansion "drastic," and some analysts say that positions it to become a logistics company.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 25, 2019

Food and beverage leads self gifting, survey finds

This holiday season, 43% of consumers plan to purchase a food and beverage item for themselves — topping all other retail categories, according to Deloitte.

By Lauren Manning • Oct. 25, 2019

Giant's third Heirloom Market taps into a top trend

A below-level hangout featuring a wide assortment of drinks and games underscores grocers' desire to elevate the in-store bar concept.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 25, 2019

Sobeys pilots smart carts from Caper

The tech, which the grocer debuted on Wednesday, uses AI and machine learning to scan and weigh products placed in the cart.

By Lauren Manning • Oct. 24, 2019

'Change is coming': An inside look at Hy-Vee's new store formats

Over the past two years, the Iowa-based grocery chain has rolled out three formats that seek to win customers over as exceedingly relevant and convenient places to shop.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 24, 2019

Sam's Club tests retail space at e-commerce fulfillment center

The former store, now an online warehouse, opened a small outlet last week that features 2,000 popular items and Scan & Go checkout.

By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Oct. 24, 2019

Fresh Thyme to close three stores next month

The natural grocer, which has expanded to 75 stores since its founding in 2012, will close two stores in Nebraska and one in Iowa in November following two other closures over the summer. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 23, 2019

Price Rite adds assortment of plant-based products

As the retailer continues remodeling and refreshing store layouts, it's adding meat alternatives from Beyond Meat, Perdue and Pure.

By Lauren Manning • Oct. 23, 2019

Frozen meals made for pressure cookers debut at Walmart

Celebrities Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have backed the line, which is being billed as affordable, nutritious and quick to cook. 

By Lauren Manning • Oct. 22, 2019

As automation grows, grocers need an employee game plan

Experts say retailers need to offer reskilling opportunities and communicate effectively as technology plays a bigger role in stores.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 22, 2019

Costco, Trader Joe's private label favorites drive store trips

Shoppers who buy Costco's rotisserie chicken and Trader Joe's cauliflower gnocchi shop more frequently and spend more with the retailers, according to Numerator. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 22, 2019

Ahold Delhaize names new CFO

Natalie Knight will become executive vice president of finance in March, one month before her expected appointment to CFO at the company's annual shareholders meeting.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 22, 2019

Sendik's Food Market opens 'experiential' store

The grocer's $5 million remodel in Brookfield, Wisconsin, added features including a made-to-order grilling station, apparel and home goods.

By Lauren Manning • Oct. 21, 2019

Inside Trader Joe's festive Idaho opening

Amid a flurry of October openings, the popular grocer added to its store count in the fast-growing Boise metro area.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 18, 2019

Kroger announces new date labeling protocol for private label products

In an effort to combat food waste, the company is updating its store brands to incorporate industry-approved labels.

By Lauren Manning • Oct. 17, 2019

Theft is a major risk for retailers using scan-and-go, expert says

But companies can mitigate that risk with additional layers of protection, including security cameras, customer notices and enhanced employee training. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 16, 2019

Grocery industry is top for customer experience, report says

Among individual brands, H-E-B was ranked second and 11 other grocers made the top 100 list from KPMG.

By Lauren Manning • Oct. 16, 2019

Lidl announces 4 more stores on Long Island

The locations are slated to open by next summer, bringing the total store count in the region to eight. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2019

Albertsons CEO outlines keys to growth

On the heels of a positive second quarter, Vivek Sankaran highlighted developments in online sales, customer loyalty, in-store technology and private label.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2019