Home Chef to nearly triple West Coast production footprint

The company will relocate to a 200,000-square-foot space in California to accommodate its growing customer base in both retail and e-commerce. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 2, 2019

Inside the store: QFC's new Seattle flagship

The Kroger banner's first new store in nearly a decade features dining, a local assortment and extras like a mini mushroom farm.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 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

Rise Mrkt wants to be a plastic-free online grocer

The startup is crowdfunding its way to launch and plans to sell dry grocery products in compostable packaging.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 2, 2019

Sprouts falls flat on Q2 earnings, but retains optimism

The company blamed some of its struggles on expanding and maintaining store productivity simultaneously, but hopes to build on strengths including its bulk section and pricing. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 1, 2019

Albertsons names Starbucks veteran as strategic sourcing VP

Jonathan Gardner, who spent nine years with the beverage giant, will help lead the expansion of Albertsons' goods not for resale division.

By Lauren Manning • July 31, 2019

Print coupons continue to decline, report says

According to Kantar Consulting, free-standing coupon inserts declined 12.4% in the first half of 2019 while digital promotions grew 8.5%.

By Krishna Thakker • July 31, 2019

Uber explores grocery delivery in the UK

The ride-hailing company has been discussing delivery agreements with key retailers including Sainsbury's.

By Lauren Manning • July 30, 2019

Stop & Shop to eliminate plastic bags in Connecticut

The grocer will give away reusable bags to help shoppers make the transition away from single-use plastic totes as a new state tax goes into effect. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 30, 2019

Beyond bottles: How today's drink packages quench consumers' thirst

Resealable cans, portability, sustainability and reinvented user experiences are helping beverage companies drive retail sales. 

By Jessi Devenyns • July 30, 2019

National Grocers Association names new president and CEO

Greg Ferrara, who currently serves as the organization's executive vice president, will take the reins from outgoing president and CEO Peter Larkin in September. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 29, 2019

Hy-Vee to offer Joe Fresh apparel and accessories

Clothes and accessories for men, women and children will soon be available in seven stores across the Midwest.

By Jennifer Sweeney • July 29, 2019

Hy-Vee swaps Market Grille for coffee shop in Iowa

The partnership with Smokey Row Coffee Co. is the grocer's latest push into the restaurant and foodservice space. 

By Lauren Manning • July 26, 2019

Amazon profits miss as expenses surge

The e-tailer's retail offerings performed well leading up to Prime Day while physical store sales — the majority of which are Whole Foods — remained flat.

By Daphne Howland • July 26, 2019

Grocery beauty and personal care aisles are stocked with opportunity

For companies that want to cash in, however, standing out against online retailers and specialists like Ulta Beauty poses a considerable challenge.

By Krishna Thakker • July 25, 2019

Publix Pharmacy adds services in South Carolina

The partnership with Beaufort Memorial Hospital is the latest healthcare integration for the retailer as it seeks to deepen loyalty in pharmacy and grocery.

By Lauren Manning • July 25, 2019

Albertsons' new CEO encouraged, wants to elevate performance

On the company's Q1 earnings call, Vivek Sankaran touted a sixth straight quarterly increase in same-store sales while pointing to the importance of technology and store updates.

By Jessica Dumont • July 24, 2019

Boxed names former Amazon exec as president

The online retailer has revamped its leadership ranks as it looks beyond retail into B2B services and technology.

By Lauren Manning • July 24, 2019

Proposed rule could cut SNAP benefits for 3M people

The USDA wants to close a "loophole" that it claims allows states to bypass eligibility requirements and misuse the program. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 24, 2019

Weis 2 Go expands to 61 additional stores

The retailer will now offer pickup and delivery at 150 stores across seven states as it continues to advance technology and increase online sales. 

By Krishna Thakker • July 24, 2019

Wakefern will test micro-fulfillment for 10 stores

Cooperative member ShopRite along with Takeoff Technologies opened an automated mini-warehouse in Clifton, New Jersey earlier this month.

By Jeff Wells • July 23, 2019

Kroger names ad agency of record

DDB New York is charged with building a "stronger brand identity" for the grocer and supporting its evolution as an omnichannel retailer.

By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2019

Kroger unveils data analytics tool for CPG partners

Called Stratum, the platform will help brands tap into a range of data-driven insights and will boost Kroger's in-house marketing efforts.

By Lauren Manning • July 22, 2019

Walmart restructures supply chain team in omnichannel push

The change brings distribution, fulfillment and transportation under one umbrella in the retailer's latest move toward integrated digital and store operations.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 22, 2019

New details emerge on Amazon Go store rumored to be largest yet

The 10,400-square-foot space in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood has all the telltale signs of the tech-first store, according to Bloomberg and local reports.

By Jeff Wells • July 19, 2019

Albertsons is testing a delivery subscription service

The grocer joins a growing number of companies offering an unlimited delivery option to secure loyalty and drive purchase frequency.

By Jeff Wells • July 18, 2019