Amazon puts out call for gig workers to pick orders at Whole Foods

The retail giant could gain significant advantages if it figures out how to make contractors as efficient as in-store workers through its new Shop and Deliver program, a former Walmart exec says. 

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 18, 2020

Walmart revamps store teams, raises some wages

The retailer is adding responsibilities to three key leadership roles and boosting wages for some 165,000 employees while also nixing bonuses. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 18, 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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Walmart now approaches innovation in terms of 'days or weeks or months,' US CEO says

The retailer is making major technology investments and wants to cultivate a fast-moving organization willing to test and implement new ideas on a dime, John Furner said Tuesday.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 17, 2020

Amazon Fresh opens to the public with a focus on low prices

The new supermarket debuted Thursday in Woodland Hills, California, with deals on chips, soda and fresh meat as it seeks to reach shoppers in-store and online.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 17, 2020

Wegmans says next North Carolina stores will open in the spring

The new locations, in Chapel Hill and Wake Forest, North Carolina, are among six the retailer has either opened or is planning for the Tar Heel State.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2020

H-E-B jumps into micro-fulfillment

The Texas grocer has tapped Swisslog to build an unspecified number of automated centers to fulfill pickup and delivery orders.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 15, 2020

New York's Westside Market gets a scan-and-go upgrade

Tiliter and FutureProof Retail have partnered to deploy the first scan-and-go program that integrates a self-service scale to instantly recognize items like produce and bulk foods. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 14, 2020

Albertsons aims to step up e-commerce investments

The grocer is planning to expand its pickup operations and is looking for locations to house micro-fulfillment centers.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020

SpartanNash names CPG veteran as president and CEO

Tony Sarsam most recently served as the CEO of Borden Dairy, and has held top leadership positions with Ready Pac Foods, Nestlé and PepsiCo.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020

Amazon to hire 100K after 6 months of capacity building

For Amazon's first-ever peak season in a pandemic, the company is focused on safety first, capacity second and shipment speed third, according to CFO Brian Olsavksy.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 14, 2020

Inside the store: Amazon's newest Go Grocery

The cashierless store in Redmond, Washington, features a cleaner layout, enhanced produce merchandising and more meal options compared to the first location, which opened six months ago.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 11, 2020

FreshDirect sales surge 46% during back-to-school week

In response to the increase in demand for quick-prep foods, the online grocer has also enhanced its meal solutions to include 10-minute dinners and salads as well as wraps and breakfast items. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 11, 2020

Kroger reports strong Q2 results as digital sales more than double

Revenue, comparable-store sales and earnings per share all rose year over year, but at a slower pace than in the previous quarter.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2020

Kroger integrates online ordering system with Dinner Daily

The partnership between the grocer and meal planning service allows customers to send ingredients directly to their Kroger cart.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 10, 2020

Albertsons to offer at-home COVID-19 test kits

The at-home saliva tests, which the supermarket chain expects to roll out throughout the fall, provide a result in 72 hours or less.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 10, 2020

Perishables push growth at Dollar General

DG Fresh, the retailer's expanding effort to distribute frozen and refrigerated goods, is its top growth driver.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020

Walmart elevates meal options with sushi and craft beer restaurant

The concept at the Arkansas store serves alcohol from local Bike Rack Brewing Company to accompany chef-made rolls and non-sushi dishes like Asian chicken wings and avocado toast. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 9, 2020

Amazon opens second Go Grocery store

Six months after its Seattle debut, Go Grocery is now live in nearby Redmond with hot foods prepared on-site and an expanded assortment of baby products.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 9, 2020

Walmart looks to convenience to boost e-commerce

The retailer hopes its new Walmart+ delivery program will encourage people looking for groceries to load up on higher-margin goods.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 9, 2020

Whole Foods now offers pickup at all stores

The service offers same-day fulfillment in one-hour windows and is free to Amazon Prime members who place orders of $35 or more.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Oct. 21, 2020

The Giant Company launches ads focusing on shopper families

The new spots, which feature five families that shop Giant and Martin’s stores, are part of the grocer’s new marketing platform.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 4, 2020

Farmstead doubles delivery area with major expansion

The expansion east and south of San Francisco was made possible by a new distribution facility that's six times larger than its predecessor.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 4, 2020

Whole Foods maintains industry lead on COVID-19 safety, report finds

Mystery shoppers commissioned by research firm Ipsos gave the grocer top marks for cleaning high-touch areas, enforcing social distancing and other measures.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 4, 2020

Instacart, 7-Eleven expand partnership nationwide

After teaming up in September, the convenience store chain now offers delivery from the e-commerce firm at nearly 6,000 stores across 33 states and Washington, D.C. 

By Jeff Wells • Updated May 21, 2021

Fred Meyer to exclusively carry sustainably made reusable bag line

The Kroger-owned grocer will carry four different designs, each one made from ocean-bound plastic and featuring a message about reducing waste. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 3, 2020