Kroger taps into food nostalgia with new podcast

The grocers' series, "Noshtalgia," will spotlight customers' favorite culinary memories and encourage listeners to shop the recipes. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 24, 2020

The Fresh Market customizes online shopping

The retailer has launched a new app and website that allows customers to filter their shopping by a range of preferences, save favorite items and build a menu.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 23, 2020

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Who will claim Lucky's Florida stores?

Experts say the chain’s unique store format, wary landlords and the struggles of specialty chains could make the locations a tough sell for grocers.   

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 23, 2020

Fairway Market will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The retailer has agreed to an initial bid from Village Super Markets for up to five New York locations and a distribution center, and will sell off other locations in a court-supervised auction.

By Krishna Thakker • Updated Jan. 23, 2020

Albertsons adds PepsiCo veteran to Own Brands team

The retailer appointed PepsiCo veteran Alice Chan to vice president of sales and marketing in the private label division.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 22, 2020

On special: Albertsons' in-store bar

Talon Tap & Spirits serves up signature cocktails, made-to-order food and weekly events at the retailer's Meridian, Idaho flagship.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020

SpartanNash launches nutrition labels online and in-store

The grocer has introduced a system that addresses 22 different attributes and will help shoppers find foods that align with their dietary preferences.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020

Walmart's US leadership gets another shakeup

The retailer named Scott McCall as chief merchant following Steve Bratspies' departure from the company, among several other moves.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 21, 2020

FMI rebrands as The Food Industry Association

The new name reflects efforts by the group to broaden its membership and focus on a “more interconnected supply chain” as the line between brick and mortar and e-commerce blurs.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020

Lucky's Market to shutter most of its stores, reports say

The chain will close 32 of its 39 locations less than two months after Kroger ended its investment in the specialty grocer.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020

Online promos boost unhealthy products, report finds

The Center for Science in the Public Interest said online promotions and search results among six food retailers are undermining Americans' attempts to eat well. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020

iFresh will open its 10th store in North Miami

The 30,000-square-foot location will feature seven food vendors along with Asian foods, snacks, beverages and household supplies.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 17, 2020

Giant Food toasts to a new line of private label wine

The lineup includes four varietals from around the globe and is billed as affordable and easy-to-drink. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 17, 2020

Whole Foods is updating its 365 private label branding

The natural grocer is modernizing the look and feel of the brand and dropping "Everyday Value" from the logo, according to findings from research firm IGD. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 16, 2020

Retailers could lose out on billions in online alcohol sales, report says

Merchandising missteps and a lack of availability mean wine, beer and spirits sales aren't keeping pace with e-commerce growth.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2020

Basics Market's West Coast expansion rolls on

The Portland natural and organic grocer will open its fourth location next month, with two more locations set to open by year’s end.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2020

Walmart opens new beef supply chain facility

The company will now distribute Angus beef to 500 stores in the southeastern U.S., including locations in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. 

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 15, 2020

Walmart expands robots to 650 additional stores

That brings robots to 1,000 total locations, but a spokesperson noted that the company views robots as "assistants to the associates and their jobs."

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Jan. 14, 2020

Instacart preps for major grocery pickup push

The company has rolled out new features and plans to double the number of stores that offer the service by year's end.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 14, 2020

WSJ: Albertsons plans to file for another IPO

The grocer and its private equity backer, Cerberus Capital Management, will decide within ‘weeks’ whether to make another public push, sources told the newspaper.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 13, 2020

Albertsons will roll out Pinterest recipe integration

Shoppers can scan special tags and be directed to the retailer's Pinterest page with the full recipe and products available in the store, the company announced at NRF's Big Show. 

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 13, 2020

Walmart opens cashierless store in Florida

The Neighborhood Market location features the Check Out With Me service and expanded self-checkout lanes with employees on hand to assist with transactions.

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 13, 2020

4 grocery markets to watch in 2020

With legacy players digging in and newcomers looking to shake things up, expect some pitched battles in the months ahead.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 13, 2020

Lowes Foods adopts FlyBuy curbside pickup technology

The location tracking tool will alert the retailer when a click-and-collect shopper is approaching the store and show where they are parked.

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 10, 2020

H-E-B dethrones Trader Joe's as top grocer, survey says

Regional grocers are flexing their muscles against larger competitors, according to dunnhumby's Retailer Preference Index. 

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 9, 2020