Blue Apron introduces new retail line on Jet

The embattled company will offer a meal kit that bundles sauces, grains, spices and a recipe that shoppers then pair with retailer produce or protein.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2019

Trader Joe's exits grocery delivery in NYC

Citing unsustainable costs, the grocer is ending the service after 10 years and does not plan to offer it in any other markets. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 31, 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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Kroger shuffles executives in tech and alternative investments

Yael Cosset, the chain's chief digital officer, will succeed Christopher Hjelm as chief information officer, while Stuart W. Atiken has been named to the newly created role of senior vice president of alternative business. 

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 31, 2019

Aldi's gains in customer satisfaction challenge Walmart, supermarkets, report says

Traditional stores score well in a new study by Retail Feedback Group, but Aldi is hot on their heels, appealing to shoppers with its deep investments in quality, convenience and price. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 30, 2019

StarKist settles price fixing claims with Walmart for $20.5M

After the company pleaded guilty to one count of artificially inflating costs in October, it faces a federal fine of up to $100 million.

By Cathy Siegner • Jan. 29, 2019

Walmart pulls products off Google Express

A company spokesperson did not specify why the products were no longer available on the shopping service, but clarified that Walmart is developing a specific action for the Google Assistant.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 28, 2019

Amazon pushes for more companies to create exclusive brands

After finding that is was too expensive to develop exclusive brands independently, the retail giant started pushing established food and beverage manufacturers to take on the R&D work.

By Nina Sparling • Jan. 28, 2019

Publix, Costco rank first in Newsweek customer service survey

ShopRite, Meijer and Trader Joe's also scored high in the magazine's inaugural list outlining the most shopper-friendly U.S. companies.

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 28, 2019

Kroger adds tech veteran to company's board

Ashok Vemuri has led Conduent, a spinoff of Xerox, since 2016. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the tech industry to the Cincinnati-based grocer.

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 28, 2019

Giant Foods will open its first e-commerce hub next month

The Pennsylvania location, which is being marketed under the new Giant Direct, Powered by Peapod brand, will offer a pickup option for pre-ordered groceries and a walk-up vestibule with tablets to place orders.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 28, 2019

Albertsons chooses Azure as retailers steer around Amazon's services

The grocer has become the latest industry player to partner with Microsoft, which continues to make inroads with retailers as Amazon becomes a bigger threat. 

By Samantha Schwartz • Jan. 28, 2019

Earth Fare plans to double store count over the next 5 years

The specialty grocer recently opened its 50th store, and said it sees a long runway for growth with its focus on health and stringent ingredient standards.

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 25, 2019

Walmart gamifies store associate training

The Spark City app, which already has had more than 104,000 downloads, puts the player in charge of a dry goods department. 

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 25, 2019

Kroger's partnership with NASCAR touts its food, delivery options

The new strategy between the sport and the grocer merges traditional sponsorship with technology as a way to rev up sales and drive consumer engagement.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 25, 2019

Big Y makes executive changes to support ambitious growth plans

The family-owned chain named a new CEO and promoted several executives as it aims to nearly double its store count over the next decade.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 24, 2019

Giant Food launches health-focused podcast

"Nutrition Made Easy!" will feature the grocer's registered dietitians and nutritionists as the chain continues to search for ways to connect with shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 24, 2019

Ahold Delhaize sales jump 2.6% in US as online growth accelerates in Q4

The Dutch-Belgian grocer posted 2018 sales in America of $42.6 billion, a 2.5% drop from a year earlier, but a 1.9% gain when adjusted to constant exchange rates.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 23, 2019

New Seasons Market names CEO as part of C-suite changes

The Oregon-based grocery said the moves, including the promotion of Forrest Hoffmaster to the top post, will support the company’s growth after significant investments and changes in 2018.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2019

Target and Hy-Vee roll out in-store contactless payments

The retailer will soon accept Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay in all stores, while Hy-Vee will accept Apple Pay in all 245 of its stores.

By Dan O'Shea • Jan. 23, 2019

Weis Markets rolls out aggressive price cuts

The Pennsylvania-based grocer has lowered prices on more than 7,000 items as both value chains and high-end competitors threaten its business.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 22, 2019

Food companies use 'Women Owned' label to showcase female leadership

The certification and label is an initiative run by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council to create support for women-owned businesses.

By Lillianna Byington • Jan. 22, 2019

Southeastern Grocers bets on new training program

The retailer partnered with Ontario-based software company Axonify to bring a microlearning platform to store associates on mobile devices. 

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 18, 2019

'No perfect acquisition': UNFI outlines growth and integration strategy

Three months after taking over Supervalu, the company updated its plan to sell a wider range of products, lower costs and pay down debt.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 17, 2019

Retailers brace for busy weekend as February SNAP benefits come early

Despite the federal shutdown, states can disperse next month's $4.8 billion worth of SNAP benefits until Jan. 20, leaving many grocers stocking up in preparation for the rush. 

By Kristine Sherred • Jan. 15, 2019

Hy-Vee rolls out WW Fresh quick-prep meals in 200 stores

New two-person offerings like a lemon, chicken and kale salad come pre-chopped and pre-cooked, and range from $14 to $20.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 15, 2019