FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers

The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

IBM takes its food supply blockchain solution worldwide

French retailer Carrefour announced it would join IBM Food Trust as the solution becomes generally available under a subscription pricing model.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 8, 2018

Can Stop & Shop 'test and learn' its way to a turnaround?

In an interview with Grocery Dive, president Mark McGowan said the company's new-look Connecticut stores will be a laboratory for the chain's future growth — but it's hardly the only store trying to elevate the shopping experience.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2018

Tops pilots grocery pickup with Instacart

The upstate New York grocer just launched a test of the service at three stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

Inside Peapod's delivery planning, where every second counts

The e-grocer has amassed a trove of valuable data, but some analysts question whether it's effectively using that information to keep pace with competitors like Amazon and Instacart.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2018

To fight discounters, grocers may need to improve their store brands

U.S. supermarkets have made great strides in improving their private label offerings in recent years, but they'll need to keep upping their game if they want to effectively battle the likes of Aldi and Lidl.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 5, 2018

Ahold Delhaize partners with Coop Italia on private label offerings

The Italian grocer's Fior Fiore brand, which includes olives, bruschetta, pasta, pastries and snacks, will be available at banner stores for a limited time.

By Bia Riaz • Oct. 4, 2018

Ahold Delhaize reveals new fresh-focused banner concepts

The company has remodeled 21 Stop & Shops in Connecticut and opened a Giant urban concept location in Philadelphia — both centered on an elevated in-store experience.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 4, 2018

What you need to know about grocery experience

Food Dive takes an in-depth look at the grocery experience, how its changed in recent years — and where it might be headed.

By Grocery Dive staff • Oct. 4, 2018

Popular Korean grocer PK Market is coming to the US

The store, which offers a mixture of unique groceries, casual dining options and prepared foods to go, will open in downtown Los Angeles next year.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 4, 2018

Halloween candy sales projected to reach $2.6B this year

A new survey shows that total holiday spending will hit around $9 billion this year, with candy sales making up almost one-third of that. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 3, 2018

Food and grocery companies aren't doing enough to end forced labor, report finds

KnowTheChain's second benchmark report gave Unilever the top score for its efforts to address unethical labor practices in its supply chain. 

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 3, 2018

Kroger to test online pickup at Walgreens stores

The grocer will also offer a selection of private label products, including its Simple Truth brand, at 13 of the pharmacy's locations in northern Kentucky.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2018

Report: Trader Joe's store brands are tops with shoppers

Meijer and Aldi tied for second place in a recent consumer survey conducted by Magid, while Amazon ranked last. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 2, 2018

Why grocers should focus on customer service in their aisles

Retailers often leave it up to cashiers to assist shoppers, but by the time someone gets to the checkout stand it's often too late, writes John Larson, senior partner at John Larson & Company. 

By John Larson • Oct. 2, 2018

Price Rite reveals reimagined store concepts in Pennsylvania

The company has updated three of its Marketplace stores to include deep discounts, a new store layout, improved shopping experience and expanded fresh food selection.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 2, 2018

Natural Grocers goes all in on private label

The specialty retailer launched 35 new store-branded organic products across 10 categories, with many more in the works.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 1, 2018

What's for dinner? Kroger expands its pre-made meal offerings

The grocer brought its Easy For You! customizable meal program to 350 stores, and offers self-serve stations that require a few minutes of cooking at home. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 1, 2018

Will sales at Walmart bring algae oil into the mainstream?

The product, which will be sold at more than 2,000 stores, has more monounsaturated fat than any other cooking oil, a higher-than-normal smoke point and no trans fats.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 1, 2018

HelloFresh introduces recyclable packaging to ease environmental concerns

Recyclable box liners will now be used in HelloFresh and Green Chef meal kits, but top competitors have already been offering sustainable boxes.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 28, 2018

Report: 1 in 5 people switching grocers choose Aldi

The German discounter's store expansion and remodeling campaign in the U.S. are already having a big impact on conventional and big-box grocers.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018

McCormick benefits from demand for global flavor

Double-digit sales increases led by the company's acquisition of French's mustard and Frank's RedHot sauce show a bright future for the flavors and spices giant.

By Jessi Devenyns • Sept. 27, 2018

FDA plans to increase transparency by naming stores selling recalled food

New draft regulations outline how the government will let consumers know where recalled items like produce and bulk food could have been bought.

By Megan Poinski • Sept. 27, 2018

Walmart mandates blockchain use for leafy greens suppliers

The retailer and its Sam's Club stores will require compliance one year from now, with plans for similar rules in other produce categories soon to follow.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 25, 2018

Automated vertical farm will supply Cincinnati-area retailers

80 Acres Farms is building a sprawling indoor operation that will produce specialty greens year-round for Whole Foods, Jungle Jim's, Dorothy Lane Market and others.

By Alicia Kelso • Sept. 25, 2018