Kroger is testing 30-minute delivery

Currently available at two Cincinnati-area stores, Kroger Rush offers a limited assortment of products, including produce, beverages and heat-and-eat meals.

By Jeff Wells • June 18, 2019

Albertsons gives self-checkout a 2nd chance

Several years after it began removing self-checkouts, the retailer is adding kiosks and upgrading the technology in stores where it currently exists.

By Krishna Thakker • June 18, 2019

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Ahold Delhaize opens new tech office

The 30,000-square-foot facility in Massachusets includes an innovation lab and incubator to help cultivate retail-focused tech solutions.

By Lauren Manning • June 18, 2019

Love's introduces private label candy

The convenience store's new line will feature a variety of candies at its 480 national locations.

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 17, 2019

Walmart introduces unlimited grocery delivery plan

The $98-per-year price tag matches similar membership offers from competitors Instacart and Shipt.

By Jeff Wells • Updated June 17, 2019

Amazon adds meal kits to more Whole Foods stores

Following its West Coast introduction in March, the retailer will now sell the kits at locations in 13 additional states and Washington, D.C.

By Jessica Dumont • June 17, 2019

ShopRite expands local produce campaign

The grocer is putting more sourcing and promotional muscle behind its summer program this year.

By Lauren Manning • June 17, 2019

Forrester: Whole Foods' customer experience gets boost from Amazon

Customers are responding well and foot traffic is up as the natural foods chain has been integrated with Amazon's leading digital offerings. 

By Barry Levine • June 13, 2019

Walmart nixes Jet's lead exec role

As the retail giant shifts its online focus to Walmart.com, it plans to transition leadership of the Jet brand to another e-commerce executive.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 13, 2019

Kroger to sell CBD products nationwide

The company is among the first major grocery chains to stock the hemp-derived products as consumer curiosity grows.

By Lauren Manning • June 12, 2019

Report: Retailers 'failing' at plastic reduction

Greenpeace evaluated 20 grocers via survey and ranked Aldi, Kroger and Albertsons the highest — though none earned a passing grade.

By Jessica Dumont • June 12, 2019

As Walmart and Amazon war escalates, smaller retailers caught in the crossfire

A new report from Moody's looks at Walmart's "insurmountable" lead in food retail and areas where the brick-and-mortar giant is gaining ground on Amazon.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 11, 2019

Fairway Market whips up a cooking school

The iconic New York City grocer will offer more than 100 classes out of its Upper West Side location starting June 15.

By Jeff Wells • June 11, 2019

Discount grocers will account for more than half of store openings this year

Dollar General's 975 new stores leads the pack considerably and accounts for roughly a third of the retail locations slated for 2019.

By Lauren Manning • June 10, 2019

Grocery Outlet looks to raise $250M in IPO

The discount grocer aims to sell 17.2 million shares of common stock priced between $15 and $17 per share.

By Jessica Dumont • Updated June 10, 2019

Stew Leonard's throws a no-tariffs party

The northeast retailer will hold tequila and margarita tastings to celebrate the Trump administration's decision not to levy the 5% charge on Mexican imports.

By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2019

Millennials outspent others on food in Q1, report says

Low unemployment is giving the group confidence to spend more on food and beverages compared to seniors, but shoppers across demographics are still trying to save money. 

By Lauren Manning • June 7, 2019

Where's the plant-based beef? Grocers uncertain about Beyond Meat placement

While the company wants to compete directly with real meat, some retailers argue that the product is better suited for the frozen food aisle or vegan protein section. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 7, 2019

Walmart begins in-home delivery in 3 cities

The company launched the membership program Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri; Pittsburgh; and Vero Beach, Florida, for an introductory price of $19.95 a month. 

By Jeff Wells • Updated Oct. 15, 2019

Walmart CEO backs higher federal minimum wage

"$7.25 is too low," Doug McMillon said in remarks delivered at the company's annual shareholder meeting Wednesday.

By Ryan Golden • June 7, 2019

UNFI beats earnings expectations as Supervalu integration continues

The distributor benefited from higher inflation, but its core business remains challenged by the competitive pressures and shifting consumer tastes its retail customers face.

By Jeff Wells • June 6, 2019

Dierbergs brings CBD to store shelves

The Missouri-based grocer has added at least 35 products containing the popular compound at all 25 of its grocery store locations

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 6, 2019

Sprouts to hire for 1,500 positions nationwide

The one-day push, which takes place June 11, aims to fill a variety of roles in stores throughout the country.

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 5, 2019

Walmart expands $1 a day degree program

Now open to high school students, the program adds tech credentials and additional universities as partners.

By Hallie Busta • June 5, 2019

Walmart hires new leader for Store No. 8

The incoming head of the retail giant's tech incubator, Scott Eckert, hails from the investment giant Bain Capital's VC arm.

By Ben Unglesbee • June 4, 2019