Instacart boosts security for shoppers after breach

Employees of a third-party vendor reviewed more shopper profiles than required, accessing names, emails, phone numbers and driver's license numbers. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 24, 2020

DoorDash adds grocery delivery to its app as last-mile battle intensifies

The expansion into the booming space by another major firm signals a promotional war to come and increasing pressure on incumbent Instacart. 

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 21, 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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The Fresh Market serves up fine dining

The grocer is launching a line of premium meal solutions called Ultimate Dinner Meals, which feed six people and retail for $149.99.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 21, 2020

Instacart to offer free COVID-19 screenings to shoppers

Following a pilot earlier this summer, the company will make consultations available through a partnership with Doctor on Demand.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 20, 2020

FreshDirect expands capacity to meet suburban demand

Sales growth to suburban markets in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey is outpacing urban markets, according to the online grocer's operations chief.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 20, 2020

Save Mart extends use of AI-based pricing tool

The California grocery chain employs a machine-learning system from Revionics to predict the impact of pricing changes on its profits.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2020

Food waste coalition launches with 14 manufacturers and retailers

The group, whose members include Walmart and Ahold Delhaize, aims to cut global food loss per capita in half by 2025.

By Lillianna Byington • Aug. 20, 2020

Shipt drops membership requirement nationwide

Customers of the grocery delivery service can now pay for individual or multiple orders without having to purchase a $99 annual membership.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2020

Whole Foods responds to Black Lives Matter lawsuit

Employees filed a class-action lawsuit against the retailer last month alleging that they were disciplined for wearing masks in support of the movement. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 19, 2020

Target's Q2 sales powered by store traffic, same-day service gains

Grocery pickup, now available at more than 1,500 locations, helped drive a 273% increase across the company's click-and-collect and delivery services.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 19, 2020

Walmart overtakes Amazon as No. 1 in grocery e-commerce, study finds

The retailer’s 30% piece of the online grocery segment puts it ahead of Amazon, which saw its share slip to 27%, according to a survey by TABS Analytics.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Aug. 21, 2020

Walmart's online sales double as pandemic shapes Q2

The retailer's efforts to refocus around omnichannel have been paying off as COVID-19 drives shopping habits. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 18, 2020

As demand for personalization grows, 2 retail tech firms link up

Mi9 and Halla want to boost online search and product recommendations as regional grocers race to shore up their customer bases.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 18, 2020

Kroger targets more sustainable packaging

The grocer has said it aims to make all of its private label packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable by 2030.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 18, 2020

Green Zebra Grocery to shutter 2 locations

The Portland, Oregon, convenience store chain will continue to operate two stores after the closures, which take effect at the end of August.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 18, 2020

Walmart's Winemakers Selection gets a refresh

The retailer has relaunched its private label line in about 2,600 stores, featuring a new label, a pared-down assortment and a $5 price point.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 17, 2020

Ahold Delhaize announces Cleaning Bot Challenge winners

A pair of European robotics companies rose to the top in an international contest the grocer held to identify smart cleaning technology.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 17, 2020

Kroger launches COVID-19 care program for employers

The retailer's health division will offer at-home testing kits that produce results in 24 to 48 hours.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 14, 2020

Southeastern Grocers launches contactless prescription services

Customers of the grocer's Fresco y Más, Winn-Dixie and Harveys banners can get curbside pickup at no cost or have them delivered for a fee.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 14, 2020

Balls Food Stores opens CBD mini market

Located inside a Price Chopper supermarket in Kansas City, Missouri, the concept by supplier American Shaman sells cannabis-based products including tinctures and sparkling beverages.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020

Hy-Vee teams up with schools for virtual wellness week

The retailer has released a downloadable guide for 50 participating schools featuring a week of virtual and in-person health and fitness activities for students. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 14, 2020

Grocery sales post small increase in July, reversing June's decline

Grocery industry sales still remain sharply elevated compared with 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020

Foxtrot Market wants to be the corner store of the future

The company that returned to its online roots during the pandemic now sees an opportunity to take its omnichannel approach to cities across the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2020

Stop & Shop unveils new e-commerce platform

An updated online experience and loyalty program also includes the phasing out of Peapod as a consumer-facing service.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 13, 2020

Meal kit makers continue to evolve amid sales surge

Sun Basket just rolled out a line of ready-to-heat meals that can be prepared in about six minutes. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 13, 2020