Grocers boost executive roles centered on customer experience

Raley's is the latest to appoint a chief customer experience officer, a new role within the company that focuses on improving omnichannel shopping.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 20, 2018

Hy-Vee bets on real estate turnarounds in the Twin Cities

In the growing Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, the Iowa-based retailer has revitalized shopping malls written off by other retailers.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 19, 2018

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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 sells its digital coupon platform to Inmar

The move is part of an updated strategic partnership that will let the company continue delivering its coupon management services to the grocer.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 19, 2018

Blue Apron stock drops below $1. Could an acquisition be next?

Amid mounting losses and an exodus of subscribers, the meal kit pioneer is in danger of being de-listed and has lost more than 90% of its value since going public last year. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 19, 2018

No humans required: Kroger's driverless delivery pilot enters next phase

The retailer and its technology partner, Nuro, will put unmanned vehicles on the road for the first time as part of a test in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2018

Kroger CFO to retire, announces replacement

J. Michael Schlotman will step down on April 3 after 30 years at the company. He will be replaced by Gary Millerchip, CEO of Kroger Personal Finance. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 18, 2018

Grocery Outlet rides the discount wave

The extreme-value grocer, which plans to open 40 stores in 2019, sees an opportunity to go national with its deep discounts on name brands.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 17, 2018

Wawa opens flagship store in Philadelphia's historic city center

After opening an upscale store in Washington, D.C., the convenience chain has taken its hoagies up a notch, adding lounge seating, kombucha on tap, an in-house bakery and more.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 17, 2018

Boston enacts plastic bag ban

The law has begun to roll out during the busy holiday season, with all retailers needing to comply by July 1.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 17, 2018

Competition in grocery pressures Costco's margins

The wholesaler said there is growing pressure in fresh foods from traditional supermarkets and Walmart's Sam's Club division.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 14, 2018

Proliferation in meal kits, online grocery reflects consumer love of home-cooked meals

The annual study from online grocer Peapod shows more than half of people want to cook more healthy meals in the new year.

By Jessi Devenyns • Dec. 14, 2018

Harris Teeter expands in spite of fierce competition

The grocer has opened its first Farm Fresh market conversion and also unveiled its largest supermarket to date. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 13, 2018

Kroger's new prescription membership cuts costs for generic drugs

Alongside price comparison firm GoodRx, Kroger built its first membership-based program for prescription drugs, with individual and family plans that offer three-month supplies of many generics for under $6. 

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 13, 2018

Whole Foods' 365 stores continue to bloom under Amazon

The specialty retailer will open two of the small-format, lower-priced stores in Atlanta today.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 12, 2018

Whole Foods stops using takeout containers with problematic chemical

A study of food packaging in five major grocery companies found more than two-thirds may have been treated with PFAS, a toxic chemical known to cause health problems.

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 12, 2018

Target partners with German grocer on retail accelerator program

The tie-up with Metro AG aims to open up Target's development initiative to international product and service providers.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 10, 2018

United Supermarkets will hold FedEx packages for customers

With porch piracy on the rise, the Albertsons-owned grocery chain will accept deliveries on consumers' behalf. 

By Kristine Sherred • Dec. 10, 2018

C&S Wholesale to acquire Olean Wholesale for undisclosed sum

The merger is the latest deal in the space as distributors look to gain scale and as supermarkets do the same amid growing pressure from Aldi, Lidl and Amazon.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 7, 2018

UNFI surprises with big earnings miss

The wholesaler struggled against industry headwinds such as supplier out-of-stocks and high labor costs. It also lowered guidance, suggesting a tough integration ahead with Supervalu. 

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 7, 2018

Kroger reports in-line sales as investment pressures continue

Digital sales grew 60%, but income declined as the grocer continues to fund store improvements and alternative growth streams.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 6, 2018

Raley's to sell Aisle 1 fuel stations

Southern California c-store company Anabi Oil will operate the 13 locations and continue to offer fuel rewards through the grocer.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 6, 2018

Albertsons-owned United Supermarkets unveils 1st Market Street outside Texas

The former Albertsons branded store in Santa Fe, New Mexico has gotten a specialty update with locally sourced items, house-made sushi and a certified butcher.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 5, 2018

Walmart's newest team members are a fleet of robot janitors

The retailer is rolling out 360 of the autonomous, floor-scrubbing machines to select stores by the end of January. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Dec. 5, 2018

Walmart arms store associates with online shopping app

The move is yet another way the retail giant is increasingly trying to blur the lines between online and in-store shopping.

By Dan O'Shea • Dec. 5, 2018

Kroger to sell groceries at Walgreens stores

The supermarket chain will test Kroger Express outlets inside 13 drug stores, offering 2,300 products, including private label items and Home Chef meal kits.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 4, 2018