Anchors away: Why grocers are heading to the mall

With vacancy rates high and department stores including Sears and J.C. Penney vacating anchor locations, food retailers are moving in. 

By Krishna Thakker • April 9, 2019

Stop & Shop releases 'final offer' for unions to the public

The retailer is back at the negotiating table with revised incentives, including a $75,000 buyout for senior members if an agreement is reached by today.   

By Jessica Dumont • April 9, 2019

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Grocery M&A increased 73% last year, study finds

Activity across the food industry dropped for the first time since 2015, but supermarket deals surged as industry pressures continued to mount. 

By Jessi Devenyns • April 8, 2019

Wegmans stakes new territory in North Carolina

The grocer continues its steady march southward, with its first Tar Heel State store set to open this fall in Raleigh. 

By Lauren Manning • April 8, 2019

CVS expands same-day Rx delivery to 6K stores

Increasing home delivery options could be a huge advantage for the drugstore retailer against rivals like Walgreens and even Amazon.

By Daphne Howland • April 5, 2019

Target announces June wage hike to $13 an hour

The incremental bump is part of the retailer's plan to reach a $15 minimum wage by 2020. 

By Kathryn Moody , Valerie Bolden-Barrett • April 5, 2019

E-grocer GrubMarket gets $25M investment from Kraft-Heinz

Evolv Ventures participated in the $25 million funding round for the delivery service that sources organic and local food directly from producers.

By Cathy Siegner • April 5, 2019

Sprouts continues East Coast push with its first Virginia store

The natural and organic grocer will open 13 locations in the second half of this year, with most focused in Florida and California.

By Lauren Manning • April 5, 2019

Inside the store: A look at Whole Foods' new flagship in Atlanta

The retailer's 500th location features four fast casuals, a rooftop bar with games and a food truck, as well as an old-style butcher, prepared food sections and dedicated health department.

By Krishna Thakker • April 5, 2019

Hy-Vee offers free A1C screenings throughout April

The Midwestern grocer's in-store dietitians will administer the exams in Healthy You Mobiles in more than 150 parking lots across its eight-state footprint. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • April 4, 2019

Aldi pledges fully sustainable packaging by 2025

The discount grocer says it will transition all of its packaging to recyclable, reusable or compostable options as competitors roll out similar initiatives.

By Lauren Manning • April 4, 2019

Lidl CEO abruptly resigns

Jesper Hojer had served in the top role for two years, and will be replaced by former Lidl Italy CEO Ignazio Paterno.

By Jeff Wells • April 3, 2019

ShopRite targets culinary inspiration with shoppable recipes

The northeast chain has linked up with tech firm Chicory to help shoppers buy ingredients from 1,000 different recipe sites.

By Krishna Thakker • April 3, 2019

Rouses to build its first distribution center

The Southeastern grocer will also move its headquarters from Thibodaux to Schriever, Louisiana as the company continues to grow.

By Jessica Dumont • April 3, 2019

Meijer's Ohio expansion begins next month

The retailer will open three new supercenters in Northeast Ohio on May 14 and 11 more over the next five years.

By Lauren Manning • April 3, 2019

Walgreens sees Kroger partnership as a way forward

After reporting its worst earnings since 2014, Walgreens executives said they plan to focus on grocery and other non-pharmacy offerings to boost business.

By Jessica Dumont • April 3, 2019

Blue Apron CEO steps down

Brad Dickerson resigned from the top role, effective April 8, with Etsy veteran Linda Findley Kozlowski set to lead the struggling meal kit company.

By Jessica Dumont • April 2, 2019

Walmart launches voice-activated grocery shopping

The new service will allow customers to voice order groceries from their Google Assistant-enabled devices including Google Home, iPhones and Android devices.

By Krishna Thakker • April 2, 2019

New York passes statewide organics mandate, plastic bag ban

Legislated as part of the new fiscal 2020 state budget, both policies could have a significant impact on grocery stores.

By Cole Rosengren • April 2, 2019

Hy-Vee expands pickup lockers program

The Midwestern grocer is leasing its Aisles Online click-and-collect units to local businesses, including a hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

By Jeff Wells • April 2, 2019

Amazon cuts prices on hundreds of Whole Foods products

Amazon is doubling down on deals for Prime members at Whole Foods, while shoppers without the membership will see prices slashed an average of 20% beginning Wednesday. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 1, 2019

Challenges and opportunities abound for independent grocers

National Grocers Association CEO Peter Larkin shares why he’s 'bullish' on their future and looks back on 43 years in the business.

By Jessica Dumont • April 1, 2019

Blue Apron looks to boost sales with U.S. culinary tour

The struggling meal kit company has turned to promotions as well as new offerings to revive its business.

By Lauren Manning • April 1, 2019

Albertsons scales back Plated meal kits

The retailer removed the product from its Boise, Idaho stores and plans to temporarily reduce its scope as it focuses on innovation. 

By Krishna Thakker • March 29, 2019

Stew Leonard's breaks ground in New Jersey

The Connecticut-based retailer is bringing its unique offerings to an 80,000-square-foot anchor space in the Paramus Park Mall. 

By Lauren Manning • March 29, 2019