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

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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

Ahold Delhaize reports top- and bottom-line growth

First-quarter results, which didn't include the impact of the Stop & Shop strikes, saw higher operating margins and net income while online sales rose 25%.

By Krishna Thakker • May 8, 2019

Boxed wants to get on store shelves

The online retailer says it's in talks with retailers to carry some of its 100 Prince & Spring brand products.

By Jeff Wells • May 8, 2019

Walmart to open 100 in-store veterinary clinics

The retailer will also carry prescriptions for pets in its pharmacies and online. 

By Kaarin Moore • May 8, 2019

Nestlé to exit direct store delivery for frozen pizza and ice cream

The switch will shutter eight frozen distribution centers and inventory transfer points, cut out middlemen and eventually produce savings for the company.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 8, 2019

Save-A-Lot reportedly exploring a sale

According to Reuters, the hard discounter has hired an investment bank to look into an acquisition or outside investment as competition and a large debt load drag the business down.

By Jeff Wells • May 7, 2019

Kroger commits to improvements in Michigan

The grocer is investing $97 million for new locations and remodels, and will also be shutting down a poor-performing store. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 7, 2019

Inside the store: Cub Foods' first urban concept

The store features a variety of foodservice options, including a creamery and popcorn stand, as well as panini, sushi and burrito bars.

By Krishna Thakker • May 7, 2019

Inside Kozmo.com's online grocery comeback

The company shut down in 2001 but returned to the marketplace a year ago in Los Angeles. Now it's profitable, and new owner Barnaby Montgomery has his eye on expansion.

By Christopher Doering • May 6, 2019

Walmart names new head of food safety

Sara Mortimore, who will oversee global compliance, brings nearly 30 years of expertise to the company.

By Jennifer Sweeney • May 6, 2019

Wegmans becomes the latest grocer to pilot scan-and-go

The company is testing its SCAN app at a store in Rochester, New York, and will introduce the technology at more locations if the trial is successful.

By Lauren Manning • May 6, 2019

Walmart reportedly changing up store management again

The move could be part of an effort to change its workplace culture, and potentially has the added benefit of containing labor costs.

By Daphne Howland • May 3, 2019

Are frozen foods the next meal kit?

Mosaic Foods, a subscription-based startup founded by Blue Apron's former director of operations, plans to deliver healthy frozen meals to customers across the Northeast.

By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019

Wegmans' highly anticipated Brooklyn store will open in October

The retailer anticipates 10,000 visitors a day to the 74,000-square-foot Navy Yards location.

By Lauren Manning • May 2, 2019

Publix's profits shoot up in Q1

Net sales totaled $9.7 billion and same-store sales increased 1.9%, though a calendar shift around Easter produced slightly lower-than-expected results.

By Krishna Thakker • May 2, 2019

Sprouts beats Q1 estimates, reports 60% delivery growth

The natural grocer said customers are increasingly recognizing it as an omnichannel destination as delivery now reaches all of its markets.

By Jessica Dumont • May 2, 2019