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Blue Apron stock soars amid pandemic

The struggling meal kit company could be poised for a revival as coronavirus sweeps the nation and consumers look for alternatives to restaurant and grocery delivery.

By Jessica Dumont • March 19, 2020

Reeling from outbreak, Seattle announces grocery vouchers

Several thousand families who rely on public assistance will receive $800 to help them buy groceries at Safeway amid the coronavirus pandemic.  

By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2020

Coronavirus concerns drive huge sales growth for pantry staples

As U.S. consumers prepare for long isolation periods to slow the spread of the virus, Nielsen says the nation is in a potentially transformative pattern.

By Megan Poinski • March 17, 2020

IGA looks to China operations for coronavirus guidance

Chinese supermarkets stretched to the limit by the crisis offer a glimpse of the challenges and solutions that grocers in the U.S. face.

By Sam Silverstein • March 16, 2020

Dollar General to accelerate grocery initiatives

The dollar retailer plans to double the scale of its DG Fresh self-distribution program and roll out produce to more stores than it previously forecast.

By Jeff Wells • March 13, 2020

Hy-Vee to replace Market Grilles with Wahlburgers

The company's 21 full-service restaurants will transition to the popular burger brand by this summer.

By Krishna Thakker • March 12, 2020

Retailers address store sanitization as coronavirus concerns mount

Companies like Walmart, Target and H-E-B are ramping up cleaning and pick-up efforts as consumers both stockpile products and avoid stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 11, 2020

Kroger shutters Fresh Eats MKT concept

The convenience store fresh format debuted in 2017 but never got off the ground. Both stores in Columbus, Ohio, will close on Wednesday.

By Jessica Dumont • March 04, 2020

Online grocery shopping spikes on coronavirus fears

Amazon Fresh and Prime Now have experienced significant delays, while Instacart’s sales growth rate has increased tenfold over the past three days.

By Jeff Wells • March 03, 2020

Expo West postponed amid coronavirus fears

New Hope Network plans to announce a new date for the show in mid-April and has set up a rebate fund of $5 million to help small businesses impacted by the change. 

By Lillianna Byington • March 03, 2020

Target boosts deli offering with Boar's Head

The retailer will roll out grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, sliced meats and cheese from the popular deli brand in up to 200 stores this year.

By Jessica Dumont • March 02, 2020

Costco adding membership requirement to food courts, reports say

The retailer has posted signs outside numerous stores stating the change will be effective March 16.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 25, 2020

On Special: Kings Food Markets' meat department

As competition from discounters and conventional shops heats up, the gourmet grocer relies on unique selections like Wagyu beef and petite strip roasts to stand out.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 24, 2020

Wegmans revs up delivery to Manhattan

The grocer had previously delivered just to customers in Brooklyn, where it opened its first New York City store last fall.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 14, 2020

Meijer opens sushi restaurant and craft beer bar

The new concept serves beer from local Bell's Brewery to accompany chef-made rolls and non-sushi dishes like Asian chicken wings.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 13, 2020

Grocers fail customers on food recalls, report says

Only four of 26 major grocery chains offer sufficient public information about their recall policies, according to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. 

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 13, 2020

Farmstead expands its Refill & Save program

The auto-replenishment program, which offers savings on certain staple products, is now available to same-day and weekly delivery shoppers.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 04, 2020

Washington state joins online SNAP pilot

Walmart and Amazon will work with the USDA to serve shoppers in the state who want to buy groceries online using their benefits.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 31, 2020

H-E-B opens kosher-focused store in Houston

In addition to an extensive kosher selection, the 95,000-square-foot location will include its newest Roastery coffee shop, a large selection of local foods and 2,000 SKUs of wine and beer. 

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 31, 2020

Trader Joe's rolls out its own plant-based burger

The grocers new Protein Patties will compete with a similar offering from Kroger as well as a growing field of branded competitors.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2020

This year's Super Bowl promises to bring more shoppers online

Demand for game day eats could drive first-time customers to make purchases from services including Instacart, Shipt and Amazon Fresh.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 29, 2020

After a reset, Albertsons refreshes Plated meal kits in stores

The company has reintroduced the kits in its hometown of Boise, Idaho, with new recipes, updated branding and a new "starter kit" option.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 29, 2020

Sponsored by Blue Circle Foods

Fish School: Education is key to driving sales of sustainable seafood

Retail education about sustainable seafood options will help drive sales.

Walmart opens new beef supply chain facility

The company will now distribute Angus beef to 500 stores in the southeastern U.S., including locations in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 15, 2020

Mariano's focuses on store updates in lieu of expansion

Kroger has spent $150 million remodeling stores since acquiring the brand four years ago, and plans to spend $20 million this year to touch up around 15 more. 

By Lauren Stine • Jan. 07, 2020