Freight costs weigh on Dollar General

The retailer is reiterating its plan to expand and upgrade stores despite rising transportation expenses and costs wrought by recent hurricanes.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 4, 2018

Ahold Delhaize will invest $175M to upgrade Giant chain

The grocer plans to open one new store and remodel 24 other locations during the next two years in the Washington, D.C., region.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 4, 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.

By Grocery Dive staff

Deal of the Year: H-E-B acquires Favor

For 113 years the beloved Texas grocer never bought or merged with another company, but this year that changed when it scooped up a homegrown on-demand delivery company that also helps build its digital strategy.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Company of the Year: Kroger

From digital shelves to a transformative deal with Ocado, Kroger's numerous future-focused investments are redefining what a traditional American supermarket can be.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Turnaround of the Year: Whole Foods

By leveraging its Prime membership platform, Amazon has steadied the specialty grocer and positioned it for growth.  

By Lillianna Byington • Dec. 3, 2018

Coborn's acquires Hornbacher's from UNFI

The eight-store deal is the latest sale for the wholesaler and its Supervalu subsidiary.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 3, 2018

Is just-walk-out technology coming to Whole Foods?

Amazon's cashier-free technology has been limited to small stores, but if it can overcome challenges like higher ceilings and greater product selection, it could make its way to the specialty grocer.

By Christopher Doering • Dec. 3, 2018

Sprouts CEO Amin Maredia to step down Dec. 30

The specialty chain said Jim Nielsen, the company's president and chief operating officer, along with CFO Brad Lukow, will serve as co-CEOs until a successor is named.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 30, 2018

CEO of Parcel, Walmart's grocery delivery arm in NYC, departs

Jesse Kaplan's departure could deal a blow to the retailer's efforts to gain inroads in the Big Apple through its Jet.com business, Bloomberg writes.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 30, 2018

H-E-B set to release another round of wildly popular Selena bags

After a sellout that frustrated customers in March, the grocer says it's ready for the demand when it makes the bags available once again next week.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 29, 2018

Family Dollar's rising costs and weakness ail Dollar Tree

Despite improvements to stores and changes to merchandise, Family Dollar continues to drag down its parent company.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 29, 2018

4 benefits of food and grocery consolidation

The food and grocery industries have been active with mergers and acquisitions in the last several years. What are some of the benefits to these deals? Food Dive and Grocery Dive have taken a close look and determined four major benefits of industry consolidation.

By Food Dive and Grocery Dive staff • Nov. 28, 2018

BJ's makes an assertive play for members and market share

The club retailer will expand to Michigan next year and continues to invest in lowering prices and building membership through digital channels.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 28, 2018

Faux meat, cannabidiol and kelp noodles: Grocers predict 2019 food trends

Retailers see notable evolutions ahead in high-growth categories like snacks, grab-and-go beverages and prepared foods.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 28, 2018

Instacart slashes membership and delivery fees

The e-commerce provider now charges $3.99 instead of $5.99 for same-day and next-day orders and has lowered its Instacart Express membership fee from $149 to $99.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 28, 2018

'No second thoughts': Assessing the Ahold Delhaize merger two years later

The company says it has achieved significant cost savings and is ready to expand, but experts question whether it has done enough to differentiate itself from competitors.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2018

Is Blue Apron's partnership with Costco on the rocks?

Sales of the company's meal kits are on pause at the wholesale giant during the holidays, but CEO Brad Dickerson says it is aiming to return in 2019.

By Christopher Doering • Nov. 27, 2018

Q&A: The Fresh Market returns to its roots

Chief marketing officer Mary Kellmanson explains why the grocer is slowing expansion to focus on what makes it unique from other specialty retailers. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 26, 2018

H-E-B begins construction on its largest supply warehouse to date

The Texas grocer recently broke ground on the 1.6 million-square-foot space in San Antonio, which will support expanded operations and sales volume. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 26, 2018

Why retailers are relying on dietitians more than ever

With thinning margins and online health resources expanding, grocers are still finding room in their payrolls to add health specialists that bring a personalized touch to wellness. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 26, 2018

Tops completes financial restructuring

The company says it's focused on rolling out new services, building upon existing ones and creating a better shopping experience.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 21, 2018

SpartanNash to buy Martin's Super Markets

The retailer/wholesaler will pick up 21 stores in the deal, bringing its grocery store footprint to 160 locations across nine states.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 20, 2018

ShopRite partners with Perdue to expand 'No Antibiotics, Ever' chicken line

The retailer's change to its prepared fried chicken follows its launch of antibiotic-free rotisserie products in 2017. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 20, 2018

Target shares fall after missing earnings estimates

The retailer's Q3 earnings were a mixed bag, as it reported lower than expected earnings per share while e-commerce and same-store sales hit record highs. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 20, 2018

Global food prices face a 'melting pot of risks' in 2019: Rabobank

The Dutch banking and financial services company forecasts continued uncertainty due to ongoing trade wars, livestock diseases and extreme weather.

By Cathy Siegner • Nov. 19, 2018