Regional grocers reign supreme in latest Consumer Reports poll

Price still drives consumers' decision on where to shop but breadth of product offerings and produce quality are also key factors.

By Lauren Manning • April 18, 2019

Having to share personal data turns consumers away from loyalty programs, study says

Shoppers are also reluctant to join programs that require app downloads, but 76% of surveyed Americans said they would be more likely to join a program that required just their name and phone number.

By Laura Klepacki • April 18, 2019

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Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

Smart & Final to be acquired by Apollo for $1.1B

The purchase amounts to a buyback for the private equity firm, which sold the warehouse chain back in 2012 for $975 million.

By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2019

Aldi and Kohl's set to benefit from combo stores, report says

More than three-quarters of the 3,000 shoppers polled by Field Agent said they would very likely shop at both the grocery store and the department store in the same trip.

By Lauren Manning • April 17, 2019

Aldi's Arizona opening remains unclear

A Phoenix area store was expected to open in 2019, but a city spokesperson says that won’t happen until the company's distribution center is complete next year.

By Jessica Dumont • April 16, 2019

Hannaford's remodeled stores in Maine open for business

The new locations feature its "To Go" click-and-collect service, more ready-to-eat options, an expanded produce department and additional self-checkout kiosks. 

By Lauren Manning • April 16, 2019

Shoppers want more premium private label products, report says

Although 85% of customers now trust store brands as much as national ones, retail consulting firm Daymon found there is still room for growth.

By Krishna Thakker • April 12, 2019

Fred's to close another 104 stores

The new closures come on top of the 159 announced in April as the struggling drugstore retailer tries to restructure.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Updated May 16, 2019

Walmart details multimillion-dollar upgrades for 2019

The company outlined how many stores will get overhauls and how much money will be invested in each state as part of its $11 billion spending plan.

By Jessica Dumont • April 11, 2019

Giant Eagle trials shelf-scanning robots in 3 markets

Stores in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio now have Tally bots checking aisles for pricing accuracy, out-of-stocks and other metrics.

By Jeff Wells • April 11, 2019

Food Lion invests $40M in Virginia store remodels

The 23 updated stores will be easier to navigate, according to the company, and feature an expanded variety of products.

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 11, 2019

Whole Foods could occupy dozens of former Sears locations

Analysts with BMO Capital Markets cited 110 former Sears and Kmart stores that Amazon could target for its grocery expansion. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 11, 2019

Stop & Shop workers walk out

Unsatisfied with negotiations, 31,000 union members have gone on strike, forcing the grocer to rely on temporary employees and corporate staff to keep stores running.

By Jessica Dumont • April 11, 2019

Kroger promotes executives as it shifts to a digital business

In the second year of Restock Kroger, the company continues to invest resources into its leadership and tech initiatives as it moves away from being a traditional grocer. 

By Lauren Manning • April 10, 2019

Amazon Go will accept cash payments

The retailer's decision comes as major cities across the country consider banning cashless stores.

By Krishna Thakker • April 10, 2019

Target enters the shoppable recipe game with Cooklist

The pilot program in Dallas will allow shoppers to order ingredients for same-day delivery via Shipt.

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 10, 2019

Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores

More retailers are adding machines to their workforces as automation gains traction.

By Caroline Jansen • April 10, 2019

Anchors away: Why grocers are heading to the mall

With vacancy rates high and department stores including Sears and J.C. Penney vacating anchor locations, food retailers are moving in. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 9, 2019

Stop & Shop releases 'final offer' for unions to the public

The retailer is back at the negotiating table with revised incentives, including a $75,000 buyout for senior members if an agreement is reached by today.   

By Jessica Dumont • April 9, 2019

Wegmans stakes new territory in North Carolina

The grocer continues its steady march southward, with its first Tar Heel State store set to open this fall in Raleigh. 

By Lauren Manning • April 8, 2019

Grocery M&A increased 73% last year, study finds

Activity across the food industry dropped for the first time since 2015, but supermarket deals surged as industry pressures continued to mount. 

By Jessi Devenyns • April 8, 2019

CVS expands same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore retailer against rivals like Walgreens and even Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

Target announces June wage hike to $13 an hour

The incremental bump is part of the retailer's plan to reach a $15 minimum wage by 2020. 

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2019

E-grocer GrubMarket gets $25M investment from Kraft-Heinz

Evolv Ventures participated in the $25 million funding round for the delivery service that sources organic and local food directly from producers.

By Cathy Siegner • April 5, 2019

Sprouts continues East Coast push with its first Virginia store

The natural and organic grocer will open 13 locations in the second half of this year, with most focused in Florida and California.

By Lauren Manning • April 5, 2019