BJ's looks to capitalize as consumer buying habits shift

The membership-based retailer continues to record elevated sales, but it's also seeing suppliers reduce variety to meet demand for products.

By Sam Silverstein • June 18, 2020

Albertsons prices IPO below expected range

The grocery chain is going public at a price of $16 per share, lower than the $18-to-$20 level it had expected.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated June 26, 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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H-E-B customers petition retailer to reinstate face mask mandate

More than 44,000 people have asked the Texas grocer to restore the rule even though the state does not require it.

By Krishna Thakker • June 18, 2020

DoorDash teams up with CVS for same-day delivery

This is the first pharmacy partnership for the delivery platform, which has been steadily expanding with retailers.

By Jessica Dumont • June 17, 2020

E-grocery startup claims to put ordering on 'autopilot'

For $45 a month, Jupiter uses an algorithm to plan customers' grocery lists and weekly meals.

By Krishna Thakker • June 17, 2020

Grocery sales growth slows as restaurants and other retailers reopen

Grocery sales rose 1.3% in May compared to April while overall retail sales rose 17.7%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Sam Silverstein • June 17, 2020

Target sets $15 hourly starting wage

The retailer is meeting a goal it set three years ago to boost pay, and is adding temporary benefits during the pandemic like a bonus and paid leave.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2020

Giant Eagle will launch a new line of meal kits next month

As retailers continue to capitalize on the at-home cooking boom, the Pittsburgh-based grocer will roll out a line of ready-to-cook meals at 40 stores.

By Jessica Dumont • June 16, 2020

Ahold Delhaize releases human rights report

The company has identified six issues it plans to work on initially, which will affect its operations and help shape its company policies.

By Jessica Dumont • June 16, 2020

Walmart tests self-checkout-only store

The location in Fayetteville, Arkansas, will not include traditional cash registers in order to reduce person-to-person contact.

By Krishna Thakker • June 16, 2020

Albertsons ends 'appreciation pay' for employees

The chain will distribute a bonus based on the time employees worked between March 15 and June 13.

By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2020

Seattle passes hazard pay bill for food delivery drivers

The city council unanimously passed the rule requiring food delivery companies like Instacart to pay drivers an additional $2.50 per trip.

By Jeff Wells • Updated June 16, 2020

Store visits increased in May, report reveals

Year-over-year store traffic at 12 major U.S. grocers improved nearly 10% over April, according to data from Placer.ai.

By Krishna Thakker • June 15, 2020

Schnucks to close its only Iowa store due to weak sales

The closure is the latest in a string of operational changes the grocer has made over the past year as it looks to right-size its business.

By Sam Silverstein • June 15, 2020

Instacart raises $225M in new funding

The grocery delivery service, which has seen its market share surge as consumers shop more online, is now valued at $13.7 billion.

By Jessica Dumont • June 12, 2020

Grocery manager openings increased 648% on Glassdoor between March, May

Grocers have led the way in job openings during the pandemic as overall job listings on the employment site declined 29% over the two-month period.

By Ryan Golden • June 12, 2020

Ocado to raise $1.3B as online grocery sales power ahead

The company sees an opportunity for growth as the grocers it partners with position themselves to meet rising e-commerce demand.

By Sam Silverstein • June 12, 2020

UFCW calls on Congress to better protect workers

Union president Marc Perrone said 225 essential workers among its members have died of COVID-19 and more than 29,000 have been infected or exposed during the pandemic. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 11, 2020

Sam's Club rolls out curbside pickup across the US

The service will be free for Plus-level members of the Walmart-owned warehouse chain.

By Sam Silverstein • June 11, 2020

UNFI CEO: Recession and restaurant 'hesitation' will continue to fuel grocery growth

States are reopening, but Steve Spinner sees demand for meals at home continuing long term due to safety concerns and tighter budgets.

By Jeff Wells • June 11, 2020

Stop & Shop and King Kullen call off merger

The chains said they have terminated the agreement signed in late 2018 due to “significant, unforeseen changes in the marketplace,” largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2020

Grocers cautiously relax operational restrictions

A growing number of supermarkets, including Wegmans and H-E-B, are extending store hours and easing some social distancing measures as states reopen.

By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2020

Instacart claims more than half of online grocery market

The company's share reached 57% in April, a record high, while Walmart's fell about 25%, according to a report from The Information and Second Measure. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 10, 2020

Southeastern Grocers prepares for an active hurricane season

Experts are saying this year could produce 13 to 19 named storms, of which three to six could evolve into Category 3, 4 or 5 hurricanes.

By Krishna Thakker • June 10, 2020

Sprouts appoints Walmart veteran as chief fresh merchandising officer

J. Scott Neal will assume the newly created position as the grocer looks to make its supply chain more efficient and further distinguish its assortment from competitors.

By Krishna Thakker • June 9, 2020