In challenge to CVS, Walmart to pilot healthcare store concept

The retail giant already runs several clinics and is positioned well to expand its services at a time when Americans face mounting medical costs.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2019

Icing on the cake: Walmart bakery adds online ordering

The retailer now accepts digital orders for custom cakes and expanded its assortment to include premium cupcakes, tiered cakes and "smash" cakes. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 30, 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

Plant-based Taiwanese grocer opens 2nd US location

VegeFarm, which sells more than 300 prepared and frozen plant-based products, now has another California store, with plans for one in Seattle.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 30, 2019

Stop & Shop to fill more than 1,000 positions

The retailer is hoping to improve in-store experience and provide better customer service with the new hires.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 30, 2019

Hannaford to offer paid parental leave

The company is adding the benefit in response to employee feedback and hopes it will help attract and retain workers in the tight labor market. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Aug. 29, 2019

Whole Foods prices down 2.5% from last year

The natural grocer has been on a pricing rollercoaster as Amazon attempts to shed the brand's hyper-premium image.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 29, 2019

What does it take to go compostable? PCC is finding out

The Seattle grocer plans to make all of its deli packaging compostable within three years, but getting there isn't easy.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 28, 2019

US retailers win big at international wine competition

Aldi, Costco and Trader Joe's won seven total top honors in the International Salute to Excellence Awards, a global competition for private label wines.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 28, 2019

Boxed joins forces with Century 21

The online grocer has partnered with the New York-based department store to incorporate apparel and beauty into its product assortment.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 27, 2019

Whole Foods tops grocery ad spending in Q2

The grocer has spent much more under Amazon, promoting its price cuts and core departments in an effort to boost traffic.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 27, 2019

Lucky's Market to sell Kroger's Simple Truth products

The natural grocer, which has an investment from Kroger, tested sales of the private label brand earlier this year in Florida and Georgia. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 27, 2019

Instacart forges ahead as industry pressures mount

The leading e-commerce service says it's driving online engagement, but a recent report claims the service may hinder customer loyalty to grocers.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 27, 2019

Japanese supercenter retailer has big plans for the U.S.

Don Quijote's cluttered stores and bright signage have resonated overseas, and now its parent company is developing a new format for American consumers. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 26, 2019

Walmart launches private label skincare line

Earth to Skin offers clean beauty products for under $10, and could be a threat to Amazon's recent Belei brand.

By Cara Salpini • Aug. 26, 2019

Giant launches pharmacy app

Users can request refills, transfer prescriptions, view pharmacy history and access a library of health information with the new tool.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 23, 2019

Amazon acquires stake in Indian grocer

The deal gives the company a 3.58% stake in India's Future Retail, the country's second largest retail chain with more than 1,500 stores. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 23, 2019

Stater Bros. unveils modern logo

To celebrate its 83rd birthday, the grocer unveiled a new logo and plans to refurbish 45 stores to offer a more modern shopping experience.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 22, 2019

How gourmet grocers can stay relevant

Their premium image has taken a hit as chains like Dean & DeLuca struggle and specialty goods have become widely available, but analysts say there's hope for these retailers. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 22, 2019

Supermarket pharmacies rank highest for customer satisfaction

A new survey from J.D. Power ranked Wegmans best overall with Publix second among grocers and Winn-Dixie trailing close behind. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 22, 2019

Target barrels through Q2 as key strategies pay off

The mass merchant beat expectations on sales, comps and profit, as omnichannel and private label investments bore fruit.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 21, 2019

On Special: Sprouts produce

Celery sales are booming in the Phoenix-based grocer's core category, while a focus on shopper education aims to deepen loyalty and spur demand.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 20, 2019

Kroger links up Gen Z favorite TikTok on back-to-school campaign

The shoppable video promotion features the #TransformUrDorm hashtag to help college students find new decorating ideas and products

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 20, 2019

SoCal unions turn up the pressure on grocers

United Food and Commercial Workers members are turning to more public tactics as they fight with Ralphs, Vons and Albertsons for higher wages and better benefits. 

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 19, 2019

Kroger expands Express store pilot with Walgreens

The grocer will put mini stores inside 35 Walgreens in Knoxville, Tennessee while the drug retailer’s health and beauty brands will hit select Kroger locations in the same market.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 19, 2019

Target launches Good & Gather grocery brand

The retailer's largest store brand unveiling to date will be available in stores and online next month and will replace its existing Simply Balanced and Archer Farms lines. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 19, 2019