Lidl to open 50 new US locations by 2021

The German discount grocer plans to spend more than $500 million on its expansion effort, which will bring its store fleet to more than 150.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 25, 2020

Publix continues in-hospital pharmacy expansion in Florida

The grocer will provide Juniper Medical Center with services and prescriptions found in traditional pharmacies, as well as those that treat cancers like carcinomas and leukemias. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 25, 2020

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Foxtrot Market's new brand campaign spotlights delivery via app

The small-format grocer’s “Good Stuff Delivered” initiative focuses on bringing the fun back into grocery shopping, while highlighting its e-commerce technology. 

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 25, 2020

BJ's now offers grocery pickup at all locations

The rollout of fresh and frozen goods at the company's 219 clubs follows the introduction of its curbside service in August.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Oct. 30, 2020

Owner of Kings Food Markets and Balducci's files for bankruptcy

New Jersey-based KB US Holdings accepted a $75 million stalking horse bid and expects to maintain normal operations.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 24, 2020

The Giant Company completes rebranding process with new marketing platform

"For Today's Table" will roll out across store properties and spearheads a variety of changes the grocer is making to assortment, online offerings, social media strategy and more. "We're betting the farm on families," CEO Nicholas Bertram said.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 24, 2020

Kroger Health expands COVID-19 testing to all clinic locations

Testing is by appointment only and is provided to symptomatic and asymptomatic patients after they complete a free online screening tool. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 24, 2020

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

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