Health measures continue to boost in-store grocery shopping, survey finds

Vaccine and mask requirements for workers and shoppers almost doubled the number of respondents who would feel acceptably safe at stores, the Hartman Group and FMI found. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 30, 2021

Walgreens' new CEO builds out C-suite

Rosalind Brewer has assigned a global chief legal officer and chief financial officer and created a chief customer officer role.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 30, 2021

Dollar General's CEO sees healthcare as a financial engine

During an earnings call Thursday, Todd Vasos said offering health services, particularly to rural customers, "could be a really big deal" for the chain's performance and drive shopper loyalty.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 27, 2021

Point Pickup buys e-commerce firm GrocerKey

The purchase allows Point Pickup to offer an end-to-end solution and is the latest in a string of acquisitions of grocery e-commerce companies this year. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 26, 2021

The Giant Company incorrectly excluded pandemic bonuses from overtime rate, Labor Department says

The department recovered $165,653 in back wages for more than 3,000 workers in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and West Virginia.

By Katie Clarey • Aug. 25, 2021

Walmart offers its delivery service to other businesses

The new service, Walmart GoLocal, offers the retailer's logistics capabilities to outside companies of all sizes.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 24, 2021

3 ways grocery execs can protect the bottom line during hurricane season and beyond

Companies can prepare ahead of time in the event severe weather strikes, writes Tom Buiocchi, founder and CEO of ServiceChannel.

By Tom Buiocchi • Aug. 20, 2021

BJ's sees strong digital sales in Q2 as investment in pickup pays off

Perishables and other groceries were top sellers for the membership retailer during the period against a backdrop of strong inflation.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2021

As grocery store violence continues, FMI offers workplace safety training

The trade group launched a portal this week that gives its members access to discounted e-learning covering verbal de-escalation tactics, active assailant preparedness and more.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 19, 2021

Target posts 9% comp sales entirely driven by traffic

The retailer, which emphasized its theme of "growth on top of growth" even as the pace slows, saw "double-digit" growth in fresh category sales during the second quarter.

By Maria Monteros • Aug. 19, 2021

Kroger turns to individualized learning platform for associates

The grocer is using a system from Canadian employee-training company Axonify to build engagement with employees with short, app-based lessons as it looks to expand its workforce.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 18, 2021

Apeel hits $2B valuation with $250M investment

The company plans to use the funding to increase the availability of produce with its invisible, edible "skin," create new supply networks, ramp up retailer partnerships and boost its data capabilities. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 18, 2021

Albertsons launches e-commerce subscription service

The retailer is offering unlimited free delivery on orders over $30 for a $99 annual fee. It is also replacing its "Just for U" loyalty program. 

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 16, 2021

Aldi to hire 20K store and warehouse workers in the US

To staff up in preparation for the holiday season, the grocer will host a hiring week from Sept. 20-24. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 16, 2021

Publix cooks up its own line of plant-based tenders

Its Greenwise "chickenless" tenders will hit stores this week, on the heels of a plant-based burger that rolled out under the store brand in April.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2021

Giant Eagle pioneers PayPal and Venmo as in-store payment methods

The retailer says it is the first grocery and convenience store operator in the U.S. to accept the digital payment options at cash registers.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2021

Kroger kicks off pickup partnership with Google

Shoppers can now use Google Maps to manage their pickup trips at 96 stores in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. 

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2021

FreshDirect acquisition bears fruit for Ahold Delhaize

The retailer is hoping its decision to buy the New York City e-grocer will juice growth for its Stop & Shop banner.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2021

Grocery Outlet will begin testing e-commerce

The discount operator, which has resisted online shopping up until now, plans to begin pilots in the next several months, company executives said during an earnings call on Tuesday.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 11, 2021

Lowes Foods to open entertainment-focused concept store

The grocer says the new small-format location in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area will be more of a food hall than a conventional grocery spot.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2021

Foxtrot launches nationwide shipping service as it prepares for growth

The upscale convenience store chain's new Foxtrot Anywhere service offers a range of popular items from the retailer's stores as well as gift boxes stocked with food, wine and other goods.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 10, 2021

Albertsons names former Best Buy exec as president and chief financial officer

Sharon McCollam is coming out of retirement to assume the role, which will put her in charge of areas including corporate strategy, supply chain operations and information technology in addition to finance.

By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2021

PCC CEO steps down after short tenure

Former Kroger executive Suzy Monford was named to the Seattle cooperative’s top post in December and quickly became embroiled in controversy.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 9, 2021

Ultrafast delivery firm Gorillas names chief people officer

With the appointment of former Amazon human resources executive Deena Fox, the startup is making a statement about its growth and company culture.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 6, 2021

Is Whole Foods finally coming out of its foot traffic funk?

Visits to the grocer improved each month between April and June compared to 2019, but the chain still lags behind other grocers in getting shoppers back into its aisles, Placer.ai data shows.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 5, 2021