Kroger-owned Home Chef beefs up product lines, promo deals

New soup and pizza offerings along with a partnership with NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service have positioned the meal kit company for growth.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 13, 2020

SpartanNash sees sales and comp store growth subside in Q3

The grocer intends to make adjustments to its sagging military business, according to new CEO Tony Sarsam.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 12, 2020

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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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Aldi promises a Thanksgiving meal for under $30

The discount grocer is also giving all of its employees two $30 gift cards. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2020

SpartanNash amps up e-commerce for the holidays

The company will offer free pickup and half off delivery fees on qualifying orders via its Fast Lane program through the rest of the year.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 11, 2020

Grocery Outlet sees slower comp sales growth in Q3, looks ahead to fleet expansion

The discount grocer, known for its "treasure hunts," is on track to open 34 stores this year and sees room to add 1,500 more.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 11, 2020

Walmart teams up with Cruise to test deliveries with electric, self-driving cars

The mass retailer has partnered with the autonomous vehicle company to pilot the program in a suburb of Phoenix.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 11, 2020

Shipt employees to receive Thanksgiving cash bonus

The Target-owned delivery service recently said it plans to add another 100,000 gig workers to its platform to cope with holiday demand.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 10, 2020

Grocers look to online subscriptions to lock in digital demand

New programs from the likes of Kroger, Ahold Delhaize and Albertsons can be a defensive move, but experts say companies need to dangle additional perks to get any value out of them. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 9, 2020

Rite Aid leans on pharmacists in rebranding effort

The drugstore chain is also embracing its potential as a beauty retailer, placing beauty ambassadors in some stores with a "spa-like" environment.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2020

Trader Joe's releases COVID-19 stats, reports 1.2K positive cases among employees

More than 80% of the grocer's stores have had at least one case of the disease.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 6, 2020

GoPuff expanding West Coast footprint with BevMo acquisition

The delivery startup said it will buy the alcoholic beverage specialty retailer for $350 million — a deal that would bring GoPuff to California and Nevada and grow its presence in Washington. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2020

Ahold Delhaize lays out omnichannel updates to keep 2020 growth going long term

As it logged another strong financial quarter, the company announced new digital services and a 100% increase in online capacity. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 4, 2020

HelloFresh posts record Q3 as it hits 5M active customers for the first time

The German meal kit company also saw its revenue and order volume surge as at-home eating accelerated during the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 4, 2020

Albertsons brings former Kraft Foods and Hershey's exec on board

Mary Beth West has been appointed to its board of directors at a time when the grocery store chain is ramping up its e-commerce efforts and private brand offerings.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 2, 2020

Blue Apron yo-yos again with Q3 customer losses

The meal kit company rebounded when the pandemic hit, but its latest earnings report revealed operational struggles to meet demand. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 30, 2020

Price and meal prep top of mind for retailers rethinking private brands

Over the next two years, roughly one-third of retailers plan to significantly increase investments in private brands as they capitalize on shifting consumer habits brought on by the pandemic, according to FMI.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2020

Pandemic fuels blockbuster Amazon Q3 even without Prime Day

But the e-commerce giant seems to have ceded some market share to rivals, which are logging even higher increases in online sales, analysts said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2020

Sprouts' ID sales growth slows as it stays the course on long-term strategy

The natural foods chain's digital sales increased 337% during the quarter, and it began taking pickup and delivery orders directly through its website and app.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 29, 2020

Kroger becomes first retailer to provide COVID-19 antibody testing

The grocer will provide 15-minute rapid tests at all clinic and pharmacy locations by the end of November.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2020

Walmart launches new test stores to further blend tech and in-store ops

The prototype locations will allow the retailer to quickly experiment with ways to make fulfillment more efficient and move in-store inventory online. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2020

As Kroger Restock winds down, questions remain over digital profitability

Executives said the initiative has set the grocer on the right course, and it's gaining market share faster than ever, but a lot still rests on the success of its Ocado tie-up.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 28, 2020

Fresh Midwest aims to pick up where Peapod left off in Chicagoland

The e-grocer's founders are Windy City natives who have teamed up with Peapod veterans to bring fresh produce, restaurant meals and meal kits to shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 28, 2020

Judge backs mask mandate at Giant Eagle in Pennsylvania

A federal judge denied a preliminary injunction against the grocer's mask policy as dozens of shoppers sue the company.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 28, 2020

Food prices surpass virus worries as consumers' top concern, report finds

Walmart leads the way when grocery shoppers think about value, followed by Aldi and Kroger, according to a survey by Dunnhumby.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2020

Retail industry group trains front-line workers to de-escalate face mask conflicts

The National Retail Federation Foundation's new credentials will also provide enhanced training on safety measures as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 26, 2020