UNFI's Q4 profits fall due to freight costs, customer mix

The wholesaler's revenue for the quarter rose 10.7% to $2.59 billion, but earnings per share came in at 76 cents — below the 86 cents Wall Street projected.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 21, 2018

Grocers help the Carolinas recover from Hurricane Florence

Retailers are opening as soon as they are able and stepping up to support relief efforts.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 20, 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

Schnucks will buy 19 Shop 'n Save locations from Supervalu

The deal, which will increase the grocer's store count by roughly 20%, includes outlets in the St. Louis area along with four fuel centers.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 18, 2018

Kroger's new clothing line will hit stores this week

Almost a year after the grocer announced the product, Dip brand apparel will appear in 300 Fred Meyer and Marketplace locations. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 18, 2018

Sprouts is holding its own against Whole Foods

Despite predictions the Phoenix-based specialty retailer would suffer, a new report shows that stores located near Whole Foods locations aren't losing significant share.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 17, 2018

Kroger consolidates Mariano's and Roundy's divisions

Several top executives who were closely tied to former Roundy's CEO Bob Mariano, including Mariano's president Don Rosanova, will depart.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2018

Hy-Vee will reignite its Twin Cities growth plan

The company expects to have 12 supermarkets in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area by the end of 2019. 

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 10, 2018

Lidl dismisses Florida expansion report

The discounter refuted a report in the Tampa Bay Business Journal that it was scouting locations in the state, stating it plans to focus on the Mid-Atlantic.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 5, 2018

Walmart's online shoppers find more products 'out of stock'

Groceries and other items deemed too expensive to ship are being listed as unavailable as the retail giant adjusts its supply chain and logistics operations.

By Lillianna Byington • Sept. 4, 2018

Tops Markets sees light at the end of the bankruptcy tunnel

The Northeastern chain said it received court approval on a union pension agreement and the closure of 10 underperforming stores.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 4, 2018

Publix's new $400M distribution center to bring 1K jobs to NC

The 1.8 million-square-foot facility could help stabilize the grocer as it expands beyond its base, and dwarfs nearby Harris Teeter and Lidl hubs. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • Aug. 31, 2018

Are Walmart and Amazon playing the same game?

Amazon has reshaped retail, and rivals — foremost among them Walmart — are now reshaping themselves. 

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 30, 2018

New Seasons Market partners with customer relationship management provider

The retailer will use the solution to better understand shopper behavior, tailor its communications to its base and personalize product recommendations. 

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 30, 2018

With its new grocery concept, Meijer thinks big by scaling down

The 37,000-square-foot, fresh-focused Bridge Street Market is new territory for the supercenter retailer. Can it succeed where others have failed?

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 29, 2018

Kroger opens innovation lab at the University of Cincinnati

The partnership could help the grocer attract fresh talent to further innovate in an outdated retail industry.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 29, 2018

Some Walmart stores now carry a2 Milk

The company's products, which it claims are gut-friendly, can be found on Walmart shelves in Texas and the East Coast.  

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 27, 2018

Kroger will phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025

The grocer will transition to reusable options only beginning with its QFC banner in the northwest.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 23, 2018

How Costco has managed to thrive in the age of Amazon

The wholesaler has succeeded by doing what has worked for decades: watching expenses and using its membership fees to offer better prices to its 93 million members.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 22, 2018

Store with tech to rival Amazon Go opens next month

San Francisco-based Zippin has launched a small public demo that is expected to grow into a full-sized, AI-enabled convenience store.

By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 21, 2018

Supervalu's retail store sales could incite a feeding frenzy

The company’s Cub Foods and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy locations will offer the rare opportunity to buy prime real estate in major markets.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 20, 2018

Knowing your audience is key to grocers' success

While new technologies are appearing in the supermarket business, Sylvain Perrier, CEO of Mercatus Technologies, outlines what retailers need to consider before deciding whether to implement them.

By Sylvain Perrier • Aug. 20, 2018

Greenpeace: Groceries improve seafood sustainability, but are still on the hook for plastic reduction

Whole Foods, Hy-Vee, Aldi and Target were at the top of the list, while Wakefern, Price Chopper, Save Mart and H-E-B ranked near the bottom.

By Cathy Siegner • Aug. 17, 2018

Fresh foods and e-commerce boost Walmart's strong earnings

Riding an increase in consumer spending, the retail giant posted its strongest grocery comps in nine years, while online sales grew 40%.

By Corinne Ruff • Aug. 16, 2018

Full Harvest secures $8.5M to sell imperfect produce

The company, which helps farmers distribute flawed or excess fruits and vegetables, will use this latest funding round to expand its operations. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 16, 2018

Kroger chops prices in Wisconsin stores

The company lowered costs for thousands of items at Pick n' Save, Metro Market and Copps stores, attempting to hold onto its lead in the state.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 15, 2018