Uber buys alcohol delivery platform Drizly for $1.1B

The stock and cash deal comes as the profitable alcohol delivery startup, which operates in 1,400 cities, has seen demand surge during the pandemic.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 2, 2021

PCC urges Seattle mayor to reject hazard pay

The 15-store cooperative says the $4-per-hour requirement would squeeze its already slim profit margins and wants the city to focus on vaccine distribution for grocery workers.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 2, 2021

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Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

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Kroger, Walmart unveil funding recipients for racial equity initiatives

Walmart and its foundation are giving $14.3 million to 16 groups, while the Kroger Foundation chose four organizations to collectively receive $3 million.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 2, 2021

Instacart names Facebook VP as operations chief

Asha Sharma will oversee the e-commerce firm's marketplace services, including its app, logistics, and growth and marketing divisions.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 2, 2021

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO

In the third quarter, the founder will be replaced by Andy Jassy, who now leads the company's profitable AWS cloud services unit.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 2, 2021

Report: Food retail has room to improve Gen Z recruitment

Many college students believe they can only enter the industry through store-level jobs, according to new research from the Food Industry Association and Saint Joseph’s University. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 1, 2021

Heinen's launches health membership program

Club Fx brings numerous guidance tools under one umbrella and will offer a medically rigorous nutrition system. But will shoppers give their grocer a blood sample?

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 1, 2021

Walmart grocery delivery reaches 3,000 stores

Availability of the same-day service has nearly doubled over the past year as the retailer raced to meet pandemic demand and readied its membership platform.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 1, 2021

The Giant Company goes up against quick-serve restaurants with new prepared meal boxes

The grocer’s "All Set in a Box" offering includes a main course and side orders for four people starting at $15.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 1, 2021

FMI calls for greater speed, consistency in grocery worker vaccinations

The trade group also urged the Biden administration to appoint state vaccine coordinators and provide lot dates for doses ahead of time.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 28, 2021

Kroger adds Dell and Unilever vets to board as long-time member exits

Kevin Brown and Amanda Sourry are bringing their consumer packaged goods and supply chain expertise to the grocer's board of directors as Bobby Shackouls retires.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 28, 2021

Instacart names new VP of finance as it continues executive hiring spree

The e-commerce provider has been strengthening its senior ranks as it eyes an IPO.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 28, 2021

Walmart kicks off overhaul of its ad business

Now known as Walmart Connect, the retailer's media network is looking to scale into a top 10 offering by developing its own demand-side platform.

By Peter Adams • Jan. 28, 2021

Tracking grocery industry priority for the COVID-19 vaccine

President Joe Biden announced a deadline of April 19 for all adults in every state to be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine.

By Jeff Wells, Sam Silverstein, Catherine Douglas Moran, Thai Phi Le • Updated April 7, 2021

Walmart will add automated micro-fulfillment to dozens of stores

The move, which represents the largest deployment of the robotic technology to date, will test various configurations from multiple tech vendors.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2021

Wakefern to close 62 ShopRite pharmacies amid stifling competition

The cooperative plans to transfer prescription files at the affected stores to nearby CVS locations.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2021

Stop & Shop to host virtual 'homegating' for Super Bowl

The grocer's e-commerce site features exclusive recipes from a Top Chef runner-up and a playlist curated by retired New England Patriots player Troy Brown. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 26, 2021

Walmart positions itself as key COVID-19 vaccine provider for rural America

The retailer said it will be able to deliver as many as 13 million doses per month when supplies allow.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 25, 2021

Kroger, Ocado to open automated fulfillment center in Phoenix

The facility will have digital and robotic capabilities designed to serve grocery delivery demand across the Southwest region, according to the companies.

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 25, 2021

Giant joins EPA's GreenChill program to curb refrigerant emissions

By enrolling in the program, the grocer is pledging to convert, fix or replace leaking commercial refrigerators across its operations. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 22, 2021

Instacart's mass layoffs reflect shifting operations in grocery pickup

The terminations of nearly 1,900 in-store shoppers come as grocers like Kroger are relying more on their own workers to fulfill orders.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 22, 2021

Imperfect Foods continues to move mainstream

The e-grocer announced $95 million in new funding along with an expansion into personal care products.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 22, 2021

Southeastern Grocers withdraws IPO filing

The grocer, which had postponed its public offering early this year, submitted a formal withdrawal request last week with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Updated Nov. 2, 2021

Lidl will pay $200 to workers who get COVID-19 vaccine

The grocery chain is the latest to provide stipends to workers who elect to get vaccinated.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 21, 2021

Grocery Outlet adds two members to board as it eyes long-term growth

The new directors include the chief marketing officer of an artificial intelligence firm and a former top-level CPG executive.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 21, 2021