IBM takes its food supply blockchain solution worldwide

French retailer Carrefour announced it would join IBM Food Trust as the solution becomes generally available under a subscription pricing model.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 8, 2018

Target stokes price war with new Smartly private label

Beginning mid-month, the mass merchant will roll out a home essentials and personal care brand with most items priced under $2.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 8, 2018

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Can Stop & Shop 'test and learn' its way to a turnaround?

In an interview with Grocery Dive, president Mark McGowan said the company's new-look Connecticut stores will be a laboratory for the chain's future growth — but it's hardly the only store trying to elevate the shopping experience.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2018

Costco's winning streak continues as e-commerce grows

Despite online membership growth, it doesn't see digital sales overtaking brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018

Leftovers: Silly people! Fruit-shaped Trix and beer are for breakfast!

Food Dive is debuting a column that looks at the latest products appearing on shelves everywhere, starting with options for the morning and food showing some new color.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 5, 2018

Ahold Delhaize partners with Coop Italia on private label offerings

The Italian grocer's Fior Fiore brand, which includes olives, bruschetta, pasta, pastries and snacks, will be available at banner stores for a limited time.

By Bia Riaz • Oct. 4, 2018

What you need to know about grocery experience

Food Dive takes an in-depth look at the grocery experience, how its changed in recent years — and where it might be headed.

By Grocery Dive staff • Oct. 4, 2018

Ahold Delhaize reveals new fresh-focused banner concepts

The company has remodeled 21 Stop & Shops in Connecticut and opened a Giant urban concept location in Philadelphia — both centered on an elevated in-store experience.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 4, 2018

Popular Korean grocer PK Market is coming to the US

The store, which offers a mixture of unique groceries, casual dining options and prepared foods to go, will open in downtown Los Angeles next year.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 4, 2018

M&A helps food and grocery companies do everything better

Adding trendy products? Reacting quickly to consumer feedback? Delivering groceries and ready-made meals to consumers' doors? Through acquisitions, some of the biggest industry players have added these capabilities.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 4, 2018

Grocers make in-store changes to accommodate e-commerce

While this shift aims to make online shopping faster and easier, it could diminish the in-store experience for customers if retailers aren't careful.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 4, 2018

Halloween candy sales projected to reach $2.6B this year

A new survey shows that total holiday spending will hit around $9 billion this year, with candy sales making up almost one-third of that. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 3, 2018

Report: Amazon captures 30% of online grocery spending

The company's market share is equal to that of all other supermarkets combined, according to Brick Meets Click, but it will struggle to grow if it doesn't do a better job selling perishable goods.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 3, 2018

Kroger to test online pickup at Walgreens stores

The grocer will also offer a selection of private label products, including its Simple Truth brand, at 13 of the pharmacy's locations in northern Kentucky.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2018

Amazon to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour for all employees

The announcement affects all of the company's full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary employees in the U.S., including those hired by agencies.

By Ryan Golden • Oct. 2, 2018

Price Rite reveals reimagined store concepts in Pennsylvania

The company has updated three of its Marketplace stores to include deep discounts, a new store layout, improved shopping experience and expanded fresh food selection.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 2, 2018

Natural Grocers goes all in on private label

The specialty retailer launched 35 new store-branded organic products across 10 categories, with many more in the works.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 1, 2018

Will sales at Walmart bring algae oil into the mainstream?

The product, which will be sold at more than 2,000 stores, has more monounsaturated fat than any other cooking oil, a higher-than-normal smoke point and no trans fats.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 1, 2018

Giant Eagle to acquire Ricker's c-store chain

The deal will expand the grocer's fuel station footprint, giving it 57 additional locations in Indiana.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 1, 2018

Raley's taps insider Keith Knopf as new CEO

As president, he oversaw the grocer's e-commerce expansion, championed a personalized customer experience and led new store development.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 1, 2018

Chicago stalwart Treasure Island Foods is closing

The family-owned specialty grocer, which Julia Child once called "America's most European supermarket," will shutter its six remaining stores Oct. 12.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 1, 2018

What's in a name, anyway? Kroger rebrands ClickList

The company decided to call it Grocery Pickup to better inform shoppers about the service and what it offers.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 26, 2018

Walmart takes virtual reality training nationwide

After a successful test of the technology in Walmart Academies, the big-box retailer will now provide Oculus VR headsets in all U.S. stores for teaching associates.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 26, 2018

Why customer loyalty programs are more important than ever

From rewards points to cash back and personalized coupons, grocers and analysts discuss the best ways to capture consumers and keep them coming back.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 26, 2018

Meijer extends alcohol delivery to Ohio

The expansion comes two months after the retailer began offering wine and beer shipments to shoppers in Michigan.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2018