Whole Foods to enter Wyoming with Jackson Whole Grocer purchase

The acquisition of the family owned store is slated to close later this year. 

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 20, 2021

Giant offers up 'Choice' e-commerce subscription

The program, which costs $98 per year, is the latest example of a retailer trying to boost e-commerce loyalty with a membership offer.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 19, 2021

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Grocery loyalty

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

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UNFI names FedEx veteran to board of directors

Gloria Boyland spent more than 15 years at the delivery company and also worked in various leadership positions at GE Capital. 

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 19, 2021

Schnucks debuts 'restaurant quality' prepared meal line

Selections will rotate on a bi-monthly basis around seasonal themes and cuisine types like barbecue, comfort foods and healthy offerings. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 19, 2021

Aldi will offer clinics to help workers get their COVID-19 vaccine

The discount grocer plans to set up vaccination sites at its warehouses and offices and provide stipends to incentivize hourly workers to get inoculated.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 19, 2021

Kroger is testing a smart cart in Cincinnati

Shoppers can skip the checkout line by using the KroGO branded carts to scan, weigh and pay for items. 

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2021

Instacart, Trader Joe's to provide stipends for workers taking time off to get vaccinated

Rather than requiring vaccinations, grocery companies are so far focused on providing encouragement and making it easier for workers to get the shots.

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 15, 2021

Biden calls on grocers to give workers retroactive hazard pay

The president-elect's urging puts additional pressure on retailers to revive the bonus pay programs they introduced early on in the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 15, 2021

2021 brings minimum wage hikes in more than 50 states, localities

The changes reflect continued momentum for wage increases at the state and local level, particularly among major U.S. cities.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 15, 2021

Walmart e-commerce chief Marc Lore to retire

Digital sales at the retail giant have boomed, but the executive's trajectory through the company hasn't followed a straight line. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 15, 2021

Online grocers turn to expanded services, assortment to capitalize on pandemic growth

Thrive Market is now profitable and has more than 1 million paid members, while Boxed is moving into digital advertising and a third-party marketplace.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 14, 2021

Meal delivery continues to grow as 'chef-to-consumer' provider nets new funding

New York-based CookUnity, which offers meals prepared by "top culinary talent," has raised $15.5 million in Series A funding as it aims to expand across North America.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 14, 2021

Dollar General to compensate workers who get COVID-19 vaccine

The discounter will give frontline associates the equivalent of four hours of pay to cover time away from work, but will not mandate that employees get vaccinated.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 14, 2021

Inventory software company ADC acquiring ShopperKit

This is the second time in less than a week that a legacy retail technology company has announced it's buying an e-commerce provider.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 13, 2021

A closer look at Amazon's hometown Fresh stores

One store appears set to open in a strip mall in Bellevue, Washington, while another will come to the ground floor of a mixed-use development in Seattle's Central District, per the developer.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 12, 2021

UNFI sets sights on halving food waste by 2025

The wholesaler has laid out its sustainability goals for the decade, including donating a quarter of a billion pounds of food.

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 12, 2021

Albertsons reports strong Q3 sales as digital results power ahead

The grocer plans to start looking back two years when measuring its financial performance as the pandemic nears its first anniversary.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 12, 2021

Rouses faces backlash over photo of co-owner among pro-Trump mob

The Louisiana-based chain is dealing with calls for a boycott after an image surfaced of Donald Rouse Sr. and the company's former HR director in a sea of President Trump supporters in Washington, D.C., last Wednesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 11, 2021

Schnuck Markets taps Ted Schnuck as new VP of fresh

Schnuck also joins the grocer's executive strategy team, which plans the long-term direction of the company.

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 11, 2021

Amazon passes H-E-B, Trader Joe's for top spot in Dunnhumby grocer rankings

The e-commerce giant's emphasis on speed and digital shopping helped it win accolades from consumers focused on safety during the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 11, 2021

NCR buys grocery e-commerce provider Freshop

The point-of-sale technology company is adding e-commerce to its suite of offerings as grocers build out their online shopping platforms.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 8, 2021

Amazon shuts down its Pantry service

The move to close one of its earliest grocery programs comes as Amazon prioritizes its stores and same-day e-commerce service.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 8, 2021

Grocers reach out to shoppers ahead of mass COVID-19 vaccinations

Food retailers are posting information online highlighting their role in distributing the shots as supplies increase.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 7, 2021

Instacart taps Goldman Sachs IPO specialist as CFO

Nick Giovanni is joining the fast-growing e-commerce company amid anticipation that it will go public in 2021.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 7, 2021

GoPuff launches better-for-you category

The convenience delivery company, which operates in more than 500 cities, is rapidly expanding its assortment as it moves mainstream.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 6, 2021