Instacart will dole out shopper bonuses

The e-commerce company announced it will distribute between $50 and $500 to in-store and full-service shoppers, along with shift leads.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 11, 2020

Costco reports strong comps, net sales and earnings in Q1 as foot traffic recovers

The retailer saw online grocery sales surge by almost 300% during the 12 weeks that ended Nov. 22.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 11, 2020

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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.

By Grocery Dive staff

Walmart looks to play role in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

The retailer is forging agreements with states to eventually administer the vaccine and making sure its pharmacies are equipped to handle doses.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 11, 2020

UNFI expects to renew Whole Foods contract, name new CEO early next year

The distribution company's sales moderated as it missed Wall Street estimates for revenue and earnings per share.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2020

Hy-Vee offers rapid COVID-19 testing at select locations

Individuals will receive results in as little as one to two hours and the tests will be conducted via drive-thru at 47 pharmacy locations this month. 

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 10, 2020

Food Lion investing $212.5M in mid-Atlantic store remodels, expanding pickup service

The grocery chain has remodeled more than 90% of its stores over the last few years, and the latest phase will freshen up 112 stores in five states.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2020

Kroger leaps into top 10 online companies list for the first time

The retailer’s more than $11 billion in estimated e-commerce sales for 2020 put it at No. 9 on eMarketer’s ranking, just ahead of Costco.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2020

PCC Community Markets taps Kroger executive as next leader

A former president of QFC, Suzanne Monford most recently served as group vice president for Kroger working on go-to-market strategies for its Ocado partnership.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 9, 2020

Grocer of the Year: H-E-B

The Texas grocer's pandemic response this spring showed it could move mountains, while its response in recent months has proven its agility and deep understanding of its shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2020

Disruptor of the Year: Amazon

The e-commerce giant expanded its physical footprint with new grocery store formats while rolling out technology to streamline in-store and online shopping.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2020

The Grocery Dive Awards for 2020

From Amazon and H-E-B to Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair, these are the companies and executives that stood out in a most uncommon year.

By Grocery Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

Stater Bros. reinstates $2-per-hour hazard pay bonus

The Southern California-based grocery chain has committed to the wage incentive for all hourly employees for three weeks.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 8, 2020

Kroger faces $85M lawsuit from hand sanitizer supplier

New York-based manufacturer K7 Design Group alleges that the grocer refused to accept and pay for an order of hand sanitizer worth more than $100 million. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • Dec. 7, 2020

The Fresh Market continues year of change by naming another grocery industry newcomer to its top ranks

Carlos Clark, who previously worked in the hospitality industry, will join the specialty grocer as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 7, 2020

UNFI gets its climate change targets validated

The approval from the Science Based Targets initiative comes more than a year after the wholesale grocery distributor announced it was developing goals for its operations and value chain that align with the Paris Climate Agreement.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated May 27, 2022

Hy-Vee looks to hire 1,000 pharmacy techs as it gears up to give COVID-19 vaccines

The Midwestern food retailer has seen strong demand for the free COVID-19 tests it has been offering and recently added testing locations.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 7, 2020

Walmart pays out bonuses, extends emergency leave policy for workers

It's the retailer's fourth time giving out bonuses since the start of the pandemic. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2020

Dollar General reports strong Q3 results as it continues self-distribution push

The discount chain offers produce at more than 1,000 stores and expects to roll it out to 600 additional locations next year. 

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 4, 2020

Meijer signs up with Instacart to provide delivery service

The arrangement builds on the Midwestern retailer’s existing e-commerce partnerships with Shipt and DoorDash.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2020

Kroger's overall sales growth slows as digital remains hot

Online sales contributed to nearly half of the grocer's 10.9% comparable sales gain in Q3, with channel demand "three years or so" ahead of schedule, Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2020

Walmart names EVP of health and wellness

Dr. Cheryl Pegus was most recently chief medical officer and president of consumer health solutions at Cambia Health Solutions. She currently sits on the board of the American Heart Association.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 2, 2020

Stop & Shop to fill 5K new positions amid e-commerce push

The available positions span locations in five states and cover its pickup, delivery and store department services.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 2, 2020

Hy-Vee launches expanded membership program

Hy-Vee Plus offers free delivery and two-hour pickup along with exclusive monthly product deals and a dedicated customer support line.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 1, 2020

3 Boston-area Save A Lot stores joining Wakefern's Price Rite banner

Madison Foods, which owns the locations, also plans to open a new Price Rite supermarket in January.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 1, 2020

Blue Apron taps United Airlines catering exec as COO

Charlean Gmunder, who has more than 30 years of experience in food operations, previously worked for Maple Leaf Foods and Chiquita Brands. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 1, 2020