From food halls to ghost kitchens, collaboration is on the menu for grocers and restaurants

While both can siphon dollars from the other, the right partnerships could boost operational efficiencies, drive brand awareness and elevate food offerings.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2019

Mariano's to open new barbecue concept to replace Pork & Mindy's

Following the Chicago-based restaurant's bankruptcy filing, the grocer says it will open a new brand called Mariano's Smokehouse. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 20, 2019

Walmart refreshes its produce departments

The retailer will group organics in one spot and utilize low-display bins and wider aisles to better showcase fresh fruits and vegetables.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 20, 2019

Kroger to launch in-store produce farms

In partnership with European urban farming network Infarm, the company will introduce store-grown greens at two QFC locations and plans to expand to 13 more by next year. 

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 19, 2019

How serious a threat is Amazon's new grocery store?

With new details emerging along with a confirmation from the company, experts weigh in on how the forthcoming chain might unsettle established retailers.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 18, 2019

Inside the store: Brothers Marketplace

Roche Bros.' newest banner location in Cambridge, Massachusetts, includes a full-service butcher counter, an extensive prepared foods section and a curated assortment of fresh and local products.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 15, 2019

Beef Quality Assurance: raising beef the right way

For more than 30 years, the beef community has participated in a voluntary Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) program to ensure U.S. beef is produced under stringent animal care standards, resulting in high-quality beef.

Nov. 14, 2019

Fresh food growth is not living up to potential, study finds

Demand for perishables is growing, but retail sales in the category are behind overall food sales due to merchandising and supply chain inefficiencies, according to Deloitte.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 14, 2019

Walmart: 'Our strength is being driven by food'

The retail giant posted a 41% increase in e-commerce sales for the third quarter and noted momentum in its snacks, beverages and fresh food categories.

By Ben Unglesbee , Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2019

Inside the store: PCC's new uptown market

The Seattle store features the specialty chain's first-ever restaurant — a seafood joint that serves fresh steamed clams alongside pints of local beer.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2019

This start-up is Canada's fastest growing non-dairy dessert brand

Great marketing, ice cream science, and bananas are the secret to Yellofruit’s success.

Nov. 12, 2019

Whole Foods brings back turkey day deals

The grocer will offer deeper discounts for Prime members on organic and classic turkeys, sweet potatoes, broths and organic cranberries. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 12, 2019

Kroger looks to transform with 'Fresh for Everyone' campaign

The company's refreshed brand features a new logo, mass media ad campaign and inclusive messaging.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 6, 2019

Fresh Thyme CEO Chris Sherrell departs

Former Meijer executive Gerald Melville will fill the leading role beginning Monday, nearly two weeks after the natural grocer announced plans to close three stores for poor performance. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 1, 2019

Industry, government take aim at food waste in the supply chain with formal commitment

A senior EPA official said the effort is intended to change industry "attitudes and apathy" around the issue of food waste and relieve some confusion around food recovery and donation liability. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019

Amazon unveils free grocery delivery

Just in time for the all-important holiday season, the e-tailer is waiving Amazon Fresh's $14.99 monthly fee for Prime members and offering free two-hour service.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 29, 2019

From BJ's to ButcherBox: A retired retailer finds new life in the startup world

Mike Billings thought he was done after 25 years running BJ’s meat and seafood department. Then he got an offer to help build a new operation from the ground up.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2019

Wegmans' Brooklyn store is the brand's biggest test yet

The cold and the rain didn't dampen enthusiasm on opening day, but keeping the excitement high in a fiercely competitive market will be a challenge for the iconic grocer. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2019

Fresh Thyme to close three stores next month

The natural grocer, which has expanded to 75 stores since its founding in 2012, will close two stores in Nebraska and one in Iowa in November following two other closures over the summer. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 23, 2019

On Special: Winco pizza

The Idaho-based grocer uses a proprietary sauce and scratch-made crust to create fresh pies at its in-store pizza shops. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2019

New Seasons Market creates microloan program

The grocer has introduced a fund for underrepresented business owners with plans to give loans between $5,000 and $25,000.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 14, 2019

Private label sales growing four times faster than national brands

A looming recession will only fortify store brands at a time when mass merchants and grocers have upped their game, says Coresight Research.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2019

Natural Grocers upgrades meat and seafood

The refreshed counters will include a new labeling system and offer high-quality, exotic meats and seafood including yak, ostrich and mahi-mahi.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 9, 2019

Why retailers should target Latino shoppers with pork promos

These consumers, who represent almost $1.7 trillion in purchasing power, may gravitate to other protein sources if they can't get appropriate products for their traditional recipes, according to a report from the National Pork Board.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 7, 2019

Inside the store: Save Mart's flagship in central California

The prototype will feature a new in-store restaurant, farmstand-style produce department, house-smoked meats and a team of specialists in store departments.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 3, 2019