Meal kit maker Purple Carrot sold to Japanese e-grocer

The deal includes a $12.8 million upfront payment plus $17 million if Purple Carrot hits unspecified earnings goals over the next three years, according to the companies.

By Jeff Wells • May 22, 2019

Kroger launches reusable packaging program with Loop

Shoppers in four states and Washington, D.C. can sign up to purchase products online from leading manufacturers that come in refillable glass and metal containers.

By Lauren Manning • May 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.

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Whole Foods bans plastic straws

The grocer has also introduced smaller bags in the produce department and will replace rotisserie chicken containers with bags that use less plastic.

By Lauren Manning • May 21, 2019

Plant-based meat sizzles as brands eye grocery store shelves

As Impossible Foods and Before the Butcher gear up for their retail debuts, Beyond Meat’s first-mover advantage in supermarkets may be threatened.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 21, 2019

SpartanNash invests $18.3M in Family Fare re-brand

With two consecutive quarters missing expectations, the grocer-wholesaler is giving the banner a boost with a new look and improved offerings at 18 locations.

By Jessica Dumont • May 21, 2019

Lidl releases next wave of East Coast openings

The discounter will open 25 new East Coast stores over the next year and plans to have more than 100 locations operating by the end of 2020.

By Jessica Dumont • May 17, 2019

Schnucks to reward shoppers chain-wide

The Midwest grocer first introduced the app-based loyalty program last summer and has continued to upgrade and expand it for all customers.

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 17, 2019

Walmart posts best US comps in 9 years

The online giant posted e-commerce growth in the U.S. of 37% and overall comp sales growth of 3.4% as investments begin to pay off.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 16, 2019

Canada's No Frills gives gaming a try

The discounter has launched a video game that allows players to earn loyalty points that they can redeem in real life.

By Lauren Manning • May 16, 2019

Lidl to trial online ordering through Boxed

The e-tailer will offer fulfillment through its Boxed Express service to two Lidl stores starting next month — one in Staten Island, New York, the other in Powder Springs, Georgia.

By Jeff Wells • May 16, 2019

Kroger launches brand accelerator

The grocer has joined with private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg to form PearlRock Partners, a platform that will invest in promising new products.

By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2019

Grocery Outlet sets lofty expansion goals with IPO filing

The grocer's short-term plans include opening 400 new stores in existing states and 1,600 in new ones, with a long-term goal of 4,800 total locations.

By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2019

Trader Joe's debuts YouTube channel

The video content provides shoppers with a behind-the-scenes look at the cult favorite, including recipe ideas and "how it's made" episodes.

By Lauren Manning • May 14, 2019

Target and Walmart explore CBD products: report

Manufacturers told the New York Post that major retailers are taking meetings and asking questions about gummies, drinks and more.

By Jessica Dumont • May 14, 2019

Walmart adds 1-day shipping as delivery battle heats up

The retailer's announcement raises the stakes for competitors and comes just weeks after Amazon upgraded its Prime delivery to next-day for many products.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 14, 2019

The Florida Project: Why retailers are flooding the Sunshine State

Rapid population growth, particularly among millennials, is escalating a battle royale among specialty players, discounters and conventional chains.

By Krishna Thakker • May 14, 2019

Sam's Club details latest e-commerce conversion

A warehouse club in Worcester, Massachusetts will reopen next week as an online order fulfillment center, the fourth of about a dozen planned transformations.

By Lauren Manning • May 13, 2019

Raley's breaks ground on flagship store in Sacramento

The new location will replace a 60-year-old store down the street and will feature a wine bar, loft dining and 25,000 square feet of outdoor seating.

By Jessica Dumont • May 13, 2019

Survey: 75% of CPG companies plan to spend more on packaging

L.E.K. Consulting found nearly all manufacturers believe it is crucial to their success, with 57% developing more packaging that is easier to open and 51% working on more single-serve sizes.

By Cathy Siegner • May 13, 2019

H-E-B's limited edition cookies to support disaster relief

Sales proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross to assist those impacted by natural disasters in Texas. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 10, 2019

Piggly Wiggly joins Healthy Savings program

Participating shoppers will be able to get discounts on healthy foods at all the grocer's Midwest stores in Illinois and Wisconsin. 

By Lauren Manning • May 10, 2019

Et Voilà: Ocado to power new online grocery service in Canada

Canadian grocers Sobeys and IGA will carry the service, with the first of two automated customer fulfillment centers currently under construction. 

By Lauren Manning • May 9, 2019

Eataly to enter Texas with new Dallas location

The beloved Italian marketplace will open a three-story site inside the popular NorthPark Center shopping mall in 2020.

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 9, 2019

Walmart says Project Gigaton goals are on track

In its first environmental, social and governance report, the retailer details progress toward its goal of reducing global supply chain emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2030.

By Matt Leonard • May 8, 2019

Target taps startups for summer mentorship

From sustainable food packaging to AI-optimized fresh food supply chain technology, food businesses will be well-represented in the retailer's accelerator and incubator programs this year. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 8, 2019