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

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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

Albertsons reports strongest ID sales growth in more than 2 years

Same-store sales for the retailer grew 1.9% for the quarter ended Dec. 1 while its e-commerce business grew 73%.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 15, 2019

Whole Foods to shutter 365 store format: report

In a letter to employees, founder John Mackey said the separate brand is unnecessary due to price investments being made by Amazon.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2019

Ahold Delhaize expands in-store robot use to 500 Giant/Martin's and Stop & Shop locations

The Netherlands-based grocery giant will start deploying the technology in these stores during the early part of 2019, while other banners will continue to test the autonomous devices.

By Christopher Doering • Jan. 14, 2019

Kroger and Walmart outline digital transformations

Walmart plans to hire 2,000 tech workers this year while Kroger has positioned itself for growth through various partnerships and innovations, CEO Rodney McMullen said at the National Retail Federation's Big Show in New York.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 14, 2019

Supreme Court to consider if SNAP sales data should be public

The appeal by the Food Marketing Institute follows a circuit court ruling last year that the data should be made available under the Freedom of Information Act.  

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2019

Target shuffles C-suite

Most notably, the mass merchant's CFO will retire once a successor is named, and its Food & Beverage category has a new leader.

By Corinne Ruff • Jan. 11, 2019

Natural Grocers sharpens its positioning as a health resource

The company's six-week Keto Reset Program includes classes and product specials centered around the popular diet.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Jan. 11, 2019

Giant Heirloom Market readies for its Philadelphia opening

The 9,500-square-foot store will feature local foods, a produce chef and an "endless aisle" that allows shoppers to order anything that's not in-store for next-day delivery.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 11, 2019