H Mart expands same-day delivery nationwide

The popular Asian-American grocer sees a big opportunity in e-commerce, having also recently partnered with Walmart's Jet.com.

By Lauren Manning • June 21, 2019

Thrive Market halts sales of CBD products

The e-grocer's payment processing company insisted that it cease sales, highlighting the concerns that financial firms have over CBD. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 20, 2019

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Kroger earnings stabilize, but long-term prospects remain murky

The retailer reported same-store sales that were below expectations, and said its alternative revenue streams will contribute $100 million in incremental profit this year.

By Jeff Wells • June 20, 2019

On IPO day, Grocery Outlet's president talks future vision

The company's stock, which was priced at $22 per share for the initial public offering, roared to life in trading on the Nasdaq Thursday. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 20, 2019

Gen X shifts to grocery shopping online

According to FMI's latest report, the demographic saw the largest e-commerce increase among generations, but millennials are still the biggest buyers of groceries online. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 19, 2019

4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations

E-commerce sales may be growing, but the store is still the core asset for many retailers. Here's how a few are making their locations into more than just a weekly shop.

By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2019

Deliv to hire drivers as employees in California

The shift comes amid legal battles and regulations in the state over independent contractor pay and benefits.

By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2019

Walmart to lay off nearly 600 finance workers

The retail giant is outsourcing all finance and accounting work to global professional services firm Genpact, the company said.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2019

FedEx to offer parcel pickup, drop-off in 8K Dollar General stores

Dollar General's significant rural footprint and popularity with customers helped drive the partnership.

By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019

Stop & Shop president to step down

Mark McGowan will leave the company after 30 years, enduring most recently an 11-day strike in New England. Giant Food president Gordon Reid steps into the role in July. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 18, 2019

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

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