Store Operations: Page 50
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Albertsons brings vertically farmed greens to stores
A partnership with farming technology firm Plenty will provide arugula, kale and lettuce to 430 California stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Courtesy of The Giant Company
The Giant Company has fresh protein prep in the bag
The grocer's new "Cook-In-Bag" private label line helps shoppers, who are cooking at home more these days, prepare main dishes like Mediterranean cod and Asian teriyaki chicken breasts.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Inside the store: Safeway's Capitol Hill location in Washington, DC
The grocer's first new store in the city since 2014, which opened Wednesday morning, features a walk-in wine cellar, specialty popcorn shop, raw oyster bar and 200 types of cheese.
By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger goes for endless aisles with new marketplace strategy
The grocer will introduce 50,000 products from third-party sellers this fall, effectively doubling the size of its Ship platform.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 11, 2020 -
CVS now stocks groceries from DTC site Public Goods
Following a trial run in January, the pharmacy chain is carrying Public Goods products like gluten-free cookies and seaweed snacks in 2,000 stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of Whole Foods
Whole Foods virtual campaign showcases 365 brand refresh
The retailer has updated branding on around 1,000 products so far and will host a series of online home economics classes to promote the new look.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 10, 2020 -
Gelson's offers Hatch chiles to go
In lieu of its annual chile-roasting festival, the grocer is letting shoppers pick up weekly orders at its stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 7, 2020 -
Dollar General continues 'Fresh' distribution push
The discount retailer continues its expansion of fresh and frozen goods with three announced facilities that will collectively deliver to around 4,500 stores.
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Publix to close 2 Greenwise stores in South Carolina
The retailer told local media that the stores are too small and don't fit its current vision for the specialty format.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 6, 2020 -
Courtesy of FreshDirect
FreshDirect goes for speed
The company that made its name in planned delivery wants to expand same-day service throughout its coverage area. But is it too late to the game?
By Jeff Wells • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of Wawa
Wawa to open first freestanding drive-thru
As it prepares for a post-COVID-19 world, the convenience operator will sell fresh meals and beverages from the new Pennsylvania location, which will open in December.
By Alicia Kelso • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger launches recycling program for Simple Truth products
The retailer will team up with TerraCycle to help customers recycle flexible packaging from more than 300 items in the private label line.
By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Courtesy of Beyond Meat
Plant-based meats are taking over retail
Shoppers at Publix, Walmart and Trader Joe's can now buy Impossible Burgers, while Beyond Meat is now selling at Sam's Club and BJ's.
By Megan Poinski • Aug. 4, 2020 -
Permission granted by Publix
Publix grows hydroponic produce at Greenwise store
The grocer has partnered with local firm Brick Street Farms to grow, pack and harvest lettuce right outside its Lakeland, Florida, location.
By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 3, 2020 -
Schnucks expands restaurant partnerships
The grocer has tapped several St. Louis eateries run by Black restaurateurs as it looks to add more grab-and-go options for shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • July 31, 2020 -
Courtesy of Impossible Foods
Walmart, Trader Joe's now carry Impossible Foods' meatless burgers
The plant-based company's main seller is now in more than 8,000 retail stores, a 50X increase over the past six months as shoppers clamor for meat alternatives.
By Krishna Thakker • July 31, 2020 -
Trader Joe's doesn't see its brands as racist
The grocer says reports that it had decided to drop labels like Trader José and Arabian Joe in response to a petition were not accurate.
By Sam Silverstein • July 31, 2020 -
Wegmans opens its 2nd North Carolina store
The much-anticipated 103,000-square-foot location includes in-store dining options, imported meats, cheeses and wines, as well as locally sourced seafood and produce.
By Krishna Thakker • July 30, 2020 -
Sprouts sharpens its pitch to high-value shoppers
The natural foods retailer says it's seeing more of the health-conscious shoppers that it's targeting as part of a new long-term growth plan.
By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2020 -
McDonald's to exit more than 100 Walmart stores
The fast food giant plans to close 200 underperforming outlets, more than half of which are inside Walmart locations.
By Jessica Dumont • July 29, 2020 -
Courtesy of Chowbotics
ShopRite pilots salad-making robot Sally
The technology will first launch at a store in Carteret, New Jersey, and the retailer hopes to bring it to other locations.
By Krishna Thakker • July 27, 2020 -
Target to close for Thanksgiving, double down on same-day services
The retail giant will also start its holiday deals in October to reduce crowds and said the changes were made in anticipation of a "very different" holiday season.
By Ben Unglesbee • July 27, 2020 -
Courtesy of PCC Community Markets
PCC to open 15th store near Seattle in August
The co-op is also planning to move its store in Kirkland, Washington, to a larger site and add a seafood restaurant.
By Sam Silverstein • July 24, 2020 -
Courtesy of Misfits Market
Misfits Market plans to double its e-commerce capacity
The company is using $85 million in new funding to staff up and open a new warehouse as COVID-19 drives demand.
By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2020 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
ColumnPardon the Disruption: Can retailers socially distance from their customers and still engage them?
COVID-19 is forcing retailers like Wegmans and Heinen's to reexamine their store experiences.
By Jeff Wells • July 21, 2020
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