Kroger lays out 10-part plan to advance diversity, equity

Developing a diverse workforce and creating a more inclusive culture are among the actions included in the diversity, equity and inclusion plan by the largest grocer in the U.S.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 26, 2020

H-E-B doles out $500 bonus to workers

The pay boost to all full- and part-time employees follows a permanent compensation increase the retailer implemented in June.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 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.

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7-Eleven adds delivery providers as small-basket e-commerce accelerates

The convenience store chain now works with seven third-party services, including Uber Eats and Grubhub, and has seen online demand increase fourfold this year.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 23, 2020

Amazon Fresh opens second store in California

Like the first store in Woodland Hills, the new supermarket in Irvine offers low prices, along with Amazon's Dash Carts and Alexa features to assist shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 22, 2020

Amazon Fresh looks to hire 1,500 in Chicagoland

The retailer will cross-train workers across four area stores as its brick-and-mortar grocery expansion plan comes further into focus.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2020

Southeastern Grocers formalizes plans to go public as it zeroes in on Winn-Dixie

The grocer is on track to operate 87% of its locations under the Winn-Dixie banner when its store sales are complete.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2020

Lidl installs hospital-grade air filters in stores

The company will upgrade its ventilation systems to MERV 13 grade in all of its U.S. stores in an effort to stem coronavirus transmission and appeal to safety-conscious shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 20, 2020

Target gives frontline workers $70M in bonuses ahead of holidays

The retailer is paying $200 to employees as they face an unprecedented and likely stressful shopping season haunted by the coronavirus pandemic. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2020

Albertsons' digital sales remain sky-high in Q2

Sales in the channel grew 243%, driven by a more than 1,000% increase in pickup. The grocer is also stepping up investments in micro-fulfillment centers, with four under construction to go with two now in operation.  

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2020

Instacart brings in Silicon Valley veterans to oversee HR and product development

The e-commerce company has recruited executives from LinkedIn and YouTube to fill top positions as it continues to expand.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 19, 2020

Meijer introduces third small-format grocery store

Capital City Market, which opened Wednesday in Lansing, Michigan, mimics the open-air, market-style feel of Meijer's other small-concept stores in the state.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2020

Sprouts sharpens efforts to combat hunger as it donates $1.6M

The specialty grocer's charitable foundation has made some key adjustments to help organizations distribute more emergency food supplies during the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020

Grocery sales barely budge in September as pandemic-driven surge continues to ebb

Sales have been in a holding pattern in recent months as spending at food retailers becomes more predictable.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020

ShopRite's new store-within-a-store makes fresh meals a core category

The grocer's "Fresh to Table" program pulls together grab-and-go, ready-to-heat and fresh meal assembly offers into a one-stop department. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2020

Publix teams up with land-based salmon farm to further sustainable seafood efforts

The new aquaculture collaboration with Atlantic Sapphire offers a local option for fish that's frequently imported. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Oct. 15, 2020

Kroger adds more than 50 new items to plant-based brand

The grocer has launched a new line of plant-based "Chick'n" patties and plans to sell more than 75 plant-based foods under its Simple Truth brand by the end of 2020. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2020

Southeastern Grocers to add four Winn-Dixie stores across Florida

Each location is designed with a “specialized approach” to consumers’ tastes, with expanded organic, natural and gluten-free options.

By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 13, 2020

Kroger's newest tool turns photos into recipes via Twitter

The grocer is pitching the AI-based service, known as Chefbot, as a way to lower food waste.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2020

GoPuff raises $380M for expansion, names C-suite execs

Former Lowe's CMO Jocelyn Wong joins as chief customer officer, suggesting the delivery service has big goals as a distribution channel for impulse items.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 12, 2020

Earth Fare has opened 13 stores in less than 4 months

After closing in bankruptcy earlier this year, the Earth Fare grocery chain has gradually been resurrected under new ownership.

By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 12, 2020

Whole Foods opens Ideal Market store in Denver

Named after the Boulder, Colorado-based brand acquired by Whole Foods, the 22,500-square-foot store includes a beauty boutique and "bottle bar" filled with local products.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 9, 2020

Amazon inks deal to buy stake in SpartanNash

The arrangement grants Amazon the right to buy up to 15% of SpartanNash's shares, which would make it the company's largest shareholder.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 9, 2020

Amazon's grocery lead on navigating a 'complicated' industry

In a Q&A with Recode on Wednesday, Stephenie Landry said the company has adopted grocers' tried-and-true focus on "consistent quality" while relying on its tech prowess to stand out.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2020

Sam's Club adds 2,000 permanent supply chain workers, launches ship-from-store

The company expects approximately one-fifth of online orders to ship from Sam's Club locations.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 8, 2020

Retailers stay focused on sustainable seafood

As consumers continue prioritizing transparency and animal welfare, companies like Giant Food and Albertsons are ramping up responsible sourcing efforts.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 7, 2020