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Walmart will pay up to $110,000 for long-haul drivers

The company also opened a path for supply chain workers in Delaware and Texas to earn commercial driver's licenses through a training program.

By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2022

Walmart opening 5 health 'superstores' in delayed Florida launch

The retailer has been focused on building out its omnichannel care offerings as it moves into direct healthcare delivery.

By Rebecca Pifer • April 7, 2022

Southeastern Grocers sets sustainable packaging targets for own brands

The grocery company plans to eliminate polystyrene; make all packaging reusable, recyclable or industrially compostable; and use an average of 30% post-consumer recycled material in its packaging by 2028.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 7, 2022

Seattle-area grocer launches all-electric delivery fleet

Town & Country Markets is also moving goods between its stores using the battery-powered vehicles, according to PacWesty, an adventure travel company that owns and operates the vans.

By Sam Silverstein • April 7, 2022

Instacart continues rollout of worker tools with tip protection and multi-store batching features

As it looks to retain its large gig workforce during low unemployment, Instacart has added new resources aimed at boosting workers' earnings.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 6, 2022

Albertsons and Kroger reach labor deal with unions in California

The tentative agreement between seven United Food and Commercial Workers locals and the grocery chains heads off a threatened strike.

By Sam Silverstein • April 6, 2022

Kroger launches restaurant supply business

The grocer now offers next-day delivery in the greater Dallas area aimed at small and independent establishments.

By Jeff Wells • April 6, 2022

Save Mart taps former Albertsons marketing chief as executive chairman

In an interview, Shane Sampson said the newly acquired regional grocery chain plans to be "nimble and agile" and that new private equity owner Kingswood Capital Management understands retail.

By Sam Silverstein • April 5, 2022

Aldi is the fastest-growing US grocery chain, report says

The 88 U.S. locations the grocer debuted last year total more than 2.2 million square feet of space — well ahead of the 1.3 million square feet Publix added, according to professional services firm Jones Lang LaSalle.

By Sam Silverstein • April 4, 2022

Gopuff laying off 3% of its global workforce

The rapidly expanding company is cutting hundreds of positions as it faces sector-wide challenges and a need to realign as a global business.

By Jeff Wells • April 1, 2022

Walmart plots roadmap for media business with focus on premium ads

The retailer is quickly scaling its retail media business as the segment draws significant revenue but also faces stiffer competition.

By Peter Adams • April 1, 2022

BJ's adds same-day delivery subscription as membership perk

Same-Day Select offers two options for no-fee deliveries from the club retailer, further expanding its efforts to boost e-commerce loyalty and buying options.

By Jeff Wells • March 31, 2022

Regional chains announce new sustainability initiatives

New Seasons Market is switching to more eco-friendly packaging for its private label line of fresh pasta, while Meijer will hold its first supplier summit focused on sustainability in late June. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 30, 2022

Kroger faces criticism over animal welfare, worker pay from activist investor Carl Icahn

Icahn has nominated two candidates for the supermarket chain's board of directors, saying the company "has turned a blind eye to both human and animal suffering."

By Sam Silverstein • March 30, 2022

Kroger opens ad inventory to third-party platforms in latest scale play

The grocer's media business has initially granted access to three firms in a move aimed at boosting flexibility for ad buyers.

By Peter Adams • March 29, 2022

BJ's teams with DoorDash to offer grocery delivery

The service is available to customers who aren't BJ's members, but members of the club retailer are eligible for lower prices.

By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2022

Sprouts ties new loan terms to sustainability goals

The health-focused grocer will incur lower borrowing costs under the revolving credit facility if it achieves targets for the sale of socially and environmentally sustainable products and the diversity of its board of directors.

By Sam Silverstein • March 28, 2022

Pardon the Disruption: Instacart fights to stay relevant with retailers

The company that's shown a knack for evolution is now entering a new act. Will its deeper focus on retailer services keep it flying high?

By Jeff Wells • March 28, 2022

Instacart slashes its valuation by nearly 40%

The move comes amid a significant slowdown in growth on its core marketplace and follows its expansion into new technology services for retailers.

By Jeff Wells • March 25, 2022

URB-E partners with indoor farming startup to deliver locally grown produce in NYC

The company is using containers propelled by electric bicycles to transport greens grown by Square Roots to retailers.

By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2022

Kroger partners with Nvidia to boost freshness efforts using AI

The companies will build a laboratory to study ways to use the computer graphics firm's technology to spot early signs of food spoilage, plot optimal delivery routes and make operations in Kroger's stores more efficient.

By Sam Silverstein • March 24, 2022

How the Ukraine conflict and supply chain chaos could play out in food prices

Wells Fargo chief agricultural economist Michael Swanson is already seeing improvements in inflationary pressures such as labor and transportation, even as "the next wave" of increases takes hold.

By Chris Casey • March 23, 2022

Inside the Store: Bristol Farms' first Newfound Market location

The 34,000-square-foot food hall-focused store in Irvine, California, includes several fast-casual food venues as well as a full-service Italian restaurant that offers seating for 120 people.

By Sam Silverstein • March 23, 2022

The Fresh Market's first-ever loyalty program brings customization to the store level

"The Ultimate Loyalty Program" offers perks like digital coupons, purchase frequency rewards for select departments and a free slice of cake during a member's birthday month.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 23, 2022

The crisis after the crisis: What grocers can expect after an active shooter incident

Food retail managers should be prepared to handle external communication and support for victims and their families in the aftermath of violence, writes security expert William Flynn.

By William Flynn • March 22, 2022