Brandless is struggling to retain shoppers: report

According to data compiled by Recode, just 11% of consumers who ordered from the online grocery and home goods seller last fall did so a year later.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 22, 2018

Food waste is an $18.2B problem grocers are struggling to solve

From zero-waste stores to sweeping initiatives launched by large chains like Kroger, grocers are targeting a problem that's impacting bottom lines and gaining shopper attention.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 22, 2018

Kroger will launch an 'ugly' produce brand next year

The grocer's Peculiar Picks, set to launch in first quarter of 2019, joins similar initiatives launched by stores including Hy-Vee and Whole Foods.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 19, 2018

Pardon the Disruption: Field notes from The Battle of Richmond

One of the country's most over-stored markets has become a proving ground for retailers, and a microcosm of the broader industry, writes Grocery Dive Editor Jeff Wells.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 19, 2018

Ahold Delhaize announces plans to clean up private label products

The grocer plans to eliminate several artificial and unhealthy ingredients from store brand products across its five U.S. retail banners by 2025.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 18, 2018

Walmart's newest perishables warehouse will move 40% more product

The facility, set to open in 2020, will use automated systems to store and load items, and will require the company to provide STEM training for its existing workers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 18, 2018

Declining apple sales present a challenge for retail

According to Nielsen data, the fruit dropped 5% in dollar sales and 8% in unit sales during the 52 weeks ending Sept. 15.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 18, 2018

Report: Online grocery sales set to quadruple by 2023

The market has almost tripled since 2013 and demand is expected to accelerate as grocers innovate, availability expands and consumers become more comfortable with e-commerce platforms.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 18, 2018

Albertsons aims for endless aisles with new online marketplace

The grocer's latest site features more than 40,000 well-known and hard-to-find specialty brands, with plans to expand to 100,000 items by the end of this year.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 17, 2018

Doug McMillon: 'I want to challenge your thinking of Walmart'

During an investor meeting Tuesday, executives talked up competitive acquisitions, innovation and investments to "empower" store associates.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 17, 2018

All tapped out? Global warming could impact world beer supply

A new study found that drought and heat could hurt barley crops enough to spike beer prices and decrease supply by the end of the century. 

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 17, 2018

Walmart enters exclusive partnership with Gerber

The grocer will feature the veteran baby food maker's new line, Freshful Start, at 50 locations across four states. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 16, 2018

BJ's kicks off membership push focused on convenience and grocery

The club retailer wants to sign up new customers and get more people to experience some of its latest store features. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 15, 2018

Green Zebra Grocery wants to conquer the West Coast

Can the grocery-convenience hybrid that its CEO calls 'a cross between Whole Foods and 7-Eleven' expand beyond its Portland enclave?

By Louise Kramer • Oct. 15, 2018

New Seasons Market encourages shoppers to bring in reusable containers

The Portland-based specialty grocer will give shoppers who do a 5-cent reward, and is replacing the plastic tubs that hold pre-packaged bulk foods.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 12, 2018

Trick or Treat: Whole Foods campaigns for 6 better-for-you versions of childhood goodies

From Oct. 3-16, end caps will display signs for these emerging candy makers with the tagline: "Remember treats as a kid? So do we."

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 12, 2018

H-E-B set to launch upscale coffee shop at Houston stores

The Roastery, owned by New York City-based Four J Foods, will open its first location at one of the grocer's Houston stores next week, with three more locations to follow in the coming months.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 12, 2018

CommonSense Robotics charts US partnerships as automated fulfillment demand grows

The Israeli technology firm plans to work with five leading grocers in 2019 and 2020, building automated warehouses that will prepare orders for delivery in less than an hour.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 11, 2018

Thrive Market enters the world of wine

The online grocer launched a line of clean, organic wines, which the company expects to generate eight figures within a year.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 11, 2018

Kroger rolls out Home Chef meal kits to stores

Five months after announcing the tie-up, Kroger is kicking off its nationwide in-store expansion with rotating selections in 225 Midwestern locations.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 11, 2018

Publix looks to reach new generation of customers with GreenWise Market

The rebooted store format, which just opened in Tallahassee, Florida, can help the grocer reach younger shoppers and drive innovation chain-wide, according to one analyst interviewed by Grocery Dive.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 10, 2018

Survey: Millennials will spend big on holiday groceries

The younger demographic, which will do the bulk of festive hosting this year, prioritizes high-quality products over price, Accenture found.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 9, 2018

Omnichannel grocery sales surpass $1T

A report from Nielsen and Rakuten Intelligence shows sales growth in fast-moving consumer goods across all channels, including e-commerce, in-store and click-and-collect.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 9, 2018

The Fresh Market returns to its roots

The grocer opened its first — and only — new store for 2018 last week in North Carolina as the chain refocuses on specialty products.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 8, 2018

Target stokes price war with new Smartly private label

Beginning mid-month, the mass merchant will roll out a home essentials and personal care brand with most items priced under $2.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 8, 2018