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Consumer worries about COVID-19 are growing, but fewer are wearing masks: report
A quarter of shoppers plan to reduce spending on food for the holidays, according to research from Dunnhumby.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 18, 2020 -
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Grocers are winning back approval from consumers, research shows
The latest consumer survey from Retail Feedback Group shows consumers are able to find what they need in stores and online, but also highlights areas where supermarkets have room to improve.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Grocery Dive
Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.
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Aldi, Instacart bring SNAP online payments to 1K additional stores
The two companies have added the service to the majority of the discounter's store fleet in a matter of weeks.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 17, 2020 -
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Freshly launches new lower-carb product line
The new meals target a growing nutrition trend as consumer interest in healthy, active lifestyles has increased during the pandemic.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 16, 2020 -
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Tom Thumb lays off delivery drivers in Dallas-Forth Worth area
The Albertsons-owned chain will reportedly shift last-mile handling to third-party companies while still relying on its employees to shop and pack online orders.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 15, 2020 -
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Meijer gets ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
The grocer's many extra-large stores could prove advantageous as it distributes shots during the winter.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 15, 2020 -
HelloFresh boosts revenue forecast as it prepares to double production capacity
The German meal-kit maker has raised revenue projections for 2020 and plans to bring U.S. brands to customers in other countries.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 14, 2020 -
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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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Dive Awards
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 -
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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 -
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Dive Awards
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 -
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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
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