Target CEO: New grocery structure brings 'significant benefits'

The retailer saw its sixth straight quarter of comps growth in food and beverage, while traffic and overall sales were the best in more than a decade.

By Corinne Ruff , Jeff Wells • March 6, 2019

Family Dollar to close nearly 400 stores

Parent Dollar Tree is struggling to integrate the discount banner it acquired in 2015.

By Kaarin Moore • March 6, 2019

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UNFI's integration challenges deepen

Top-line sales beat analysts' estimates but the distributor cut its earnings forecast, citing higher-than-expected integration costs for Supervalu facilities.

By Jeff Wells • March 6, 2019

Aldi accuses Lidl of trade secret violations in lawsuit

According to a case filed in North Carolina, the grocer is suing two former employees, as well as Lidl, for allegedly stealing proprietary information about its expansion plans.  

By Jessica Dumont • March 5, 2019

AmazonFresh to feature sponsored products on website

The content, which will appear to U.S. shoppers where the service is available, will create a way for food brands to stand out.

By Lauren Manning • March 4, 2019

To thrive in retail, Target needs to boost its grocery business

The company's food and beverage segment has struggled in the past and still seems to be a work in progress, analysts say.

By Jessica Dumont • Updated March 5, 2019

Publix sales surge 3.8% in Q4 despite rising competition

Separately, the Florida-based grocer announced a partnership with Flagler Health+ to establish three telehealth sites at locations in Florida.

By Krishna Thakker • March 4, 2019

Kroger's Smith's to stop accepting Visa credit cards

This is the grocer's second banner store that will no longer take the card due to high merchant fees. 

By Krishna Thakker • March 1, 2019

Albertsons and Whole Foods prepare new flagship stores

Although the two retailers are heavy hitters in e-commerce, their investments show that brick-and-mortar still matters.

By Jessica Dumont • March 1, 2019

Fresco Y Más jumps into e-commerce

The chain says it's one of the first Hispanic grocers to offer online ordering and delivery.

By Jeff Wells • March 1, 2019

Amazon will open its first grocery store in California next year

The retailer confirmed the development of its new chain to tech news site CNET, saying it will open the location in Woodland Hills, near Los Angeles.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Nov. 11, 2019

Inside Ahold Delhaize's supply chain innovation arm

Dan Covert, director of supply chain research and development for the company's Retail Business Services, talks about how he and his team evaluate technologies that can improve store fulfillment.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 28, 2019

Brookshire brings curbside pickup to stores in Texas

Like many regional grocers, the company is angling to stay competitive as national retailers digitize the grocery experience.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 28, 2019

Fresh Thyme flourishes in the Midwest

Despite battling both mainstream competitors and other natural grocers, the company is making strides in a crowded segment where fresh food and low prices prevail.

By Lauren Manning • Feb. 27, 2019

Stop & Shop will open more automated fulfillment centers this year

Ahold Delhaize will roll out "several" additional small-scale e-commerce facilities across the chain, with deployment accelerating in 2020.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2019

Walmart unveils plan to reduce plastic packaging waste

The retailer is setting big goals, including one to achieve zero plastic waste, by partnering with suppliers on sustainability efforts.

By Kaarin Moore • Feb. 27, 2019

Costco surpasses Amazon in customer satisfaction survey

The club retailer's investments in online shopping are paying off, according to the latest American Consumer Satisfaction Index report, while numerous supermarket chains saw their scores decline. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 27, 2019

Schnucks kicks off alcohol delivery in Missouri and Illinois

More grocers are navigating local liquor laws and tapping into the niche but growing e-commerce channel.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 27, 2019

Hy-Vee makes another pharmacy acquisition

The grocer has acquired 10 Weber & Judd locations in Minnesota, following its pickup of six Shopko pharmacies earlier this month.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2019

As robots invade the grocery aisle, a promising but uncertain future awaits

Automating everything from stock checks to floor scrubbing can save retailers money, but even cute googly-eyed robots have their detractors.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2019

Whole Foods to re-brand existing 365 stores: report

The retailer is planning to change all of its small-scale banner locations to regular stores by the end of the year, according to Yahoo Finance. 

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 26, 2019

How effective are soda taxes in reducing consumption of sugary drinks?

Four years after the first tax was implemented, researchers are looking to see if the extra charges were effective over the long term.

By Jessi Devenyns • Feb. 25, 2019

Albertsons boosts tech-focused partnership with Microsoft

The grocer, which joins Kroger in partnering with the tech company, plans "frictionless" shopping as Amazon continues to set the bar for industry technology.

By Samantha Schwartz , Lauren Manning • Feb. 25, 2019

Wegmans plans to expand to Delaware

A proposed 115,000-square-foot location near Wilmington would be the grocer's first store in the state. 

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 25, 2019

Stop & Shop employee union authorizes strike

Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1445, representing 10,000 employees, approved the measure as talks between the grocer and unions continue this week.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 25, 2019