What's on shoppers' lists? Bacon, cleaning products and frozen foods

Six months into the pandemic, center store items are still among the fastest-growing categories at grocery stores, according to recent sales data.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2020

Grocery sales dip in August as overall retail spending picks up

Sales at food retailers fell 1.6% compared with their level in July as overall retail sales climbed 0.6%.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 16, 2020

Consumers are cooking at home more, but some are getting tired of it

While more than a third of shoppers in a recent Acosta survey said they've developed a newfound passion for cooking, 25% said they're losing interest.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 16, 2020

GrubMarket enters the Texas market

The farm-to-table delivery service moves into the Lone Star State with its acquisition of fruit and vegetable supplier Fresh Tex Produce.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 16, 2020

Tackling global food waste: towards a smarter supply chain

A more automated supply chain is critical in addressing 1.3bn tons of annual global food waste.

By Julie Vargas, Avery Dennison Corporation • Sept. 15, 2020

Food prices outpace inflation but show signs of easing

Food-at-home prices rose 4.6% between August 2019 and last month, while the overall Consumer Price Index rose 1.3%.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2020

Perishables push growth at Dollar General

DG Fresh, the retailer's expanding effort to distribute frozen and refrigerated goods, is its top growth driver.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020

5 ways supermarket designs could change in the future

Architects say grocery stores will incorporate creative design elements to help people feel more comfortable around fresh food.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020

Amazon opens second Go Grocery store

Six months after its Seattle debut, Go Grocery is now live in nearby Redmond with hot foods prepared on-site and an expanded assortment of baby products.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 9, 2020

Online grocer Hungryroot to run national TV ads

The health-focused e-tailer will run both scripted and user-generated spots across 11 cable networks as it looks to appeal to more people.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 3, 2020

The Fresh Market names grocery outsider as CFO

The hiring of cruise line veteran Jim Heaney follows the specialty grocer’s appointment of a new CEO in March.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 3, 2020

Giant Food to sell more local brands online

The grocer has partnered with Union Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based food and beverage accelerator, to offer customers local products on its e-commerce platform. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 2, 2020

Target adds premium products to its Good & Gather line

Good & Gather Signature has launched with 60 items including small-batch Italian sauces and gourmet pizzas, helping bring the private label line to nearly 2,000 products.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 2, 2020

Fresh Thyme drops 'Farmers' in new logo

The grocer said an ad campaign will launch this Sunday to support the rebrand.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 28, 2020

H-E-B's food hall at Austin, Texas, store to offer takeout and delivery

The space will feature a full-service bar and five restaurants with limited capacity dine-in. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 27, 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

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

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

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

From full-service to grocery hybrid: Why 1 restaurant chose to renovate during the pandemic

Cotton Blues Kitchen & Marketplace used the business slowdown to recreate the dining experience with a grocery market, grab-and-go and ready-to-heat items, and a smaller dine-in menu.

By Julie Littman • Aug. 14, 2020

Balls Food Stores opens CBD mini market

Located inside a Price Chopper supermarket in Kansas City, Missouri, the concept by supplier American Shaman sells cannabis-based products including tinctures and sparkling beverages.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020

Grocery sales post small increase in July, reversing June's decline

Grocery industry sales still remain sharply elevated compared with 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020

Foxtrot Market wants to be the corner store of the future

The company that returned to its online roots during the pandemic now sees an opportunity to take its omnichannel approach to cities across the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2020

Meal kit makers continue to evolve amid sales surge

Sun Basket just rolled out a line of ready-to-heat meals that can be prepared in about six minutes. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 13, 2020