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

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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

Albertsons to cease using its own delivery fleet in numerous markets

Having run its own delivery operation for years, the grocer is now transitioning to third-party e-commerce providers to fulfill orders in "a variety of market areas and states," a company spokesperson said.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 6, 2021

Blue Apron names new CFO

Randy Greben, who most recently served as CFO at Ann Taylor, aims to help the financially challenged meal kit company achieve profitability long-term.

By Jane Thier • Jan. 6, 2021

Giant Food to invest $800M in new pension plan

The grocer says the newly implemented pension security agreement will provide sustainable retirement benefits to unionized workers and reduce financial risk to the company.

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 5, 2021

Grocers start administering COVID-19 vaccines to selected groups

Retailers are taking varying approaches in deciding who should get the first vaccine doses they receive.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 5, 2021

8 trends that will shape the grocery industry in 2021

After one of the most tumultuous years in recent memories, experts say 2021 will be the year grocers move from reacting to strategically managing for long-term growth.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 4, 2021

Save A Lot sells 51 stores as it continues effort to cut debt

The deal furthers the discount grocery company's move toward a wholesale model without reducing the number of stores operating under the Save A Lot name.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 4, 2021

South Philly Food Co-op opens after decade-long community effort

The 3,300-square-foot market aims to become a "community hub" by selling local goods and offering memberships for an initial investment as low as $5.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 23, 2020

Alert Innovation names veteran tech exec to head sales efforts

John Gargasz brings experience as an entrepreneur and angel investor to the micro-fulfillment technology developer.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 23, 2020

Kroger Health to administer COVID-19 vaccine nationwide

The grocer will provide the vaccine at its 2,200 pharmacies and 220 clinics, following state and federal inoculation plans.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 23, 2020

Fast-growing Mercato names new chief marketing officer

Jean-Michel Boujon helped scale car-sharing company Getaround to hundreds of new markets and aims to do the same for the grocery e-commerce firm.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 23, 2020

Pardon the Disruption

Grocery Dive's column by Lead Editor Jeff Wells looks at the forces shaping food retail.

Dec. 22, 2020

5 questions to ask before adopting a coronavirus vaccine policy

As grocers examine worker vaccination policies following new recommendations from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel, they may find they have more questions than answers.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 22, 2020

Giant Food to spotlight women- and minority-owned brands with new labels

Starting next month, more than 3,100 Giant Food products will feature updated shelf labels in-store and online as the grocer looks to boost its supplier diversity efforts. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 22, 2020

Pardon the Disruption: 2021 will be a critical year for supermarkets

They've benefited from one-stop shopping, but the same structural and competitive forces that rattled them pre-pandemic are still lurking.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 21, 2020

H-E-B expands SNAP online payments chainwide

The Texas grocer now accepts Electronic Benefits Transfer payments across its delivery footprint and 230 pickup-enabled stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 21, 2020

CDC accepts advisory panel recommendations for next vaccination wave

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices determined last week that grocery workers should be included in Phase 1b of the vaccine rollout to "frontline essential workers."

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 21, 2020

Hy-Vee to boost local brands with virtual summits in 2021

The events will take place quarterly next year to bring offerings from local vendors into Hy-Vee stores and online. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 21, 2020

Whole Foods ramps up Amazon returns processing

Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores will also take product returns through the end of January.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2020