Albertsons to reduce plastic packaging by 2025

The retailer joins a growing list of supermarkets reducing their reliance on single-use plastic packaging.

By Lauren Manning • April 23, 2019

Mass retailer private label sales dominate national brands

Store brand sales volume in the channel has surged by 41% over the past five years, according to the Private Label Manufacturers Association. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 23, 2019

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On tap: Giant Eagle's BeerVan to deliver in Pittsburgh

The retailer will offer customers two-hour delivery of their favorite brews in tightly regulated Pennsylvania.  

By Jessica Dumont • April 23, 2019

Good Eggs enlists shoppers' help to develop more sustainable packaging

Beginning next month, the San Francisco-based online grocer will charge shoppers extra for peak-time deliveries, then use that money to fund reusable ice packs, compostable bags and more.

By Krishna Thakker • April 22, 2019

Giant Food pilots produce prescriptions

The grocer joins the "food as medicine" movement with its participation in the Produce Rx program, which launches with 500 customers from one Washington, D.C. store.

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 22, 2019

Tops Market commits $40M to upgrade stores

The northeast chain's first major investment in stores since emerging from bankruptcy will include new décor and equipment, as well as enhanced produce, bakery and deli departments. 

By Lauren Manning • April 22, 2019

Back on the job: Stop & Shop workers end strike

More than a week after walking off the job, grocery store employees across New England will return to work today. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 22, 2019

Having to share personal data turns consumers away from loyalty programs, study says

Shoppers are also reluctant to join programs that require app downloads, but 76% of surveyed Americans said they would be more likely to join a program that required just their name and phone number.

By Laura Klepacki • April 18, 2019

One week in, Stop & Shop strike has no end in sight

Analysts say customer loyalty could take a hit as workers picket without wages and stores remain closed or are operating on limited resources.

By Jessica Dumont • April 18, 2019

Regional grocers reign supreme in latest Consumer Reports poll

Price still drives consumers' decision on where to shop but breadth of product offerings and produce quality are also key factors.

By Lauren Manning • April 18, 2019

Smart & Final to be acquired by Apollo for $1.1B

The purchase amounts to a buyback for the private equity firm, which sold the warehouse chain back in 2012 for $975 million.

By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2019

Aldi and Kohl's set to benefit from combo stores, report says

More than three-quarters of the 3,000 shoppers polled by Field Agent said they would very likely shop at both the grocery store and the department store in the same trip.

By Lauren Manning • April 17, 2019

Hannaford's remodeled stores in Maine open for business

The new locations feature its "To Go" click-and-collect service, more ready-to-eat options, an expanded produce department and additional self-checkout kiosks. 

By Lauren Manning • April 16, 2019

Aldi's Arizona opening remains unclear

A Phoenix area store was expected to open in 2019, but a city spokesperson says that won’t happen until the company's distribution center is complete next year.

By Jessica Dumont • April 16, 2019

Shoppers want more premium private label products, report says

Although 85% of customers now trust store brands as much as national ones, retail consulting firm Daymon found there is still room for growth.

By Krishna Thakker • April 12, 2019

Fred's to close another 104 stores

The new closures come on top of the 159 announced in April as the struggling drugstore retailer tries to restructure.

By Daphne Howland , Ben Unglesbee • Updated May 16, 2019

Walmart details multimillion-dollar upgrades for 2019

The company outlined how many stores will get overhauls and how much money will be invested in each state as part of its $11 billion spending plan.

By Jessica Dumont • April 11, 2019

Giant Eagle trials shelf-scanning robots in 3 markets

Stores in Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio now have Tally bots checking aisles for pricing accuracy, out-of-stocks and other metrics.

By Jeff Wells • April 11, 2019

Food Lion invests $40M in Virginia store remodels

The 23 updated stores will be easier to navigate, according to the company, and feature an expanded variety of products.

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 11, 2019

Stop & Shop workers walk out

Unsatisfied with negotiations, 31,000 union members have gone on strike, forcing the grocer to rely on temporary employees and corporate staff to keep stores running.

By Jessica Dumont • April 11, 2019

Whole Foods could occupy dozens of former Sears locations

Analysts with BMO Capital Markets cited 110 former Sears and Kmart stores that Amazon could target for its grocery expansion. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 11, 2019

Amazon Go will accept cash payments

The retailer's decision comes as major cities across the country consider banning cashless stores.

By Krishna Thakker • April 10, 2019

Kroger promotes executives as it shifts to a digital business

In the second year of Restock Kroger, the company continues to invest resources into its leadership and tech initiatives as it moves away from being a traditional grocer. 

By Lauren Manning • April 10, 2019

Target enters the shoppable recipe game with Cooklist

The pilot program in Dallas will allow shoppers to order ingredients for same-day delivery via Shipt.

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 10, 2019

Walmart adds nearly 4K robots to stores

More retailers are adding machines to their workforces as automation gains traction.

By Caroline Jansen • April 10, 2019