Meal delivery continues to grow as 'chef-to-consumer' provider nets new funding

New York-based CookUnity, which offers meals prepared by "top culinary talent," has raised $15.5 million in Series A funding as it aims to expand across North America.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 14, 2021

Dollar General to compensate workers who get COVID-19 vaccine

The discounter will give frontline associates the equivalent of four hours of pay to cover time away from work, but will not mandate that employees get vaccinated.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 14, 2021

Inventory software company ADC acquiring ShopperKit

This is the second time in less than a week that a legacy retail technology company has announced it's buying an e-commerce provider.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 13, 2021

A closer look at Amazon's hometown Fresh stores

One store appears set to open in a strip mall in Bellevue, Washington, while another will come to the ground floor of a mixed-use development in Seattle's Central District, per the developer.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 12, 2021

UNFI sets sights on halving food waste by 2025

The wholesaler has laid out its sustainability goals for the decade, including donating a quarter of a billion pounds of food.

By Rosie Bradbury • Jan. 12, 2021

Albertsons reports strong Q3 sales as digital results power ahead

The grocer plans to start looking back two years when measuring its financial performance as the pandemic nears its first anniversary.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 12, 2021

Rouses faces backlash over photo of co-owner among pro-Trump mob

The Louisiana-based chain is dealing with calls for a boycott after an image surfaced of Donald Rouse Sr. and the company's former HR director in a sea of President Trump supporters in Washington, D.C., last Wednesday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 11, 2021

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

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