The Fresh Market taps venture firm to identify food trends

In addition to its 2020 predictions of more items like seed-based products and plant-based foods "2.0," the grocer announced a partnership with incubator 25madison.

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 6, 2019

Dollar General continues to build out 'fresh'

The retailer said its DG Fresh strategy and efforts to add produce in stores are paying off, and will continue to expand next year.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 6, 2019

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GrubMarket enters Midwest market with Doorganics buy

After snapping up several California companies this year, GrubMarket is also expanding its reach into New Jersey and New York.

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 5, 2019

Kroger exits Lucky's Market investment

The grocer says it no longer sees a pathway to “meaningful” growth through the tie-up, which kicked off three years ago.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 5, 2019

BJ's adds premium spirits to private label line

The retailer's Wellsley Farms brand now includes vodka, Canadian whisky and Irish whiskey.

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 4, 2019

SnowFox partners with nonprofit to offer grocers sustainable sushi

The sushi company supplies retailers including Costco, Albertsons and Kroger, and will work with FishChoice to identify responsibly sourced seafood.

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 4, 2019

Lidl to open several stores this month

The discount grocer will open its first two locations on Long Island and continue its growth in North Carolina. 

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 3, 2019

Brookshire tests in-store Pizza Hut kiosks

The Texas grocer will pilot the concept at two stores and could expand it to other locations in its home state as well as Arkansas and Louisiana. 

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 3, 2019

Kroger's new 'dark' kitchens will deliver meals on demand

The grocer has partnered with ClusterTruck to serve fresh-made fare to customers in Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; Carmel, Indiana and Denver during a 12-week pilot.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 2, 2019

Martin's banks on new brewery to boost sales

Popular Michigan brewer Greenbush recently opened its second location next door to one of the grocer's stores in South Bend, Indiana.

By Lauren Manning • Dec. 2, 2019

QFC harvests 1st store-grown produce

The Kroger banner began selling bunches of hydroponically grown kale, mint, cilantro, dill and crystal lettuce for $2.99 apiece.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 2, 2019

Ahold Delhaize's 'NanoStore' heads to the airport

The retailer's Albert Heijn grocery chain has planted its 150-square-foot, Amazon Go-like store at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport through January.

By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 27, 2019

It's Turkey Wednesday — the busiest day for most grocers

New research confirms major grocers see increases in foot traffic of 75% to more than 100% on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 27, 2019

Specialty grocer Barons streamlines holiday entertaining

The Southern California retailer has set up build-your-own charcuterie board stations at each of its eight locations. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 26, 2019

Meal kit maker Purple Carrot debuts plant-based incubator

Participating startups will get support for branding, marketing, e-commerce, operations and data analytics, and receive up to $250,000 in seed funding.

By Jessi Devenyns • Nov. 26, 2019

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner is flat in 2019, survey finds

The American Farm Bureau Federation estimates the average cost of the holiday meal is $48.91, up just a penny from last year.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 26, 2019

Target hit with trademark lawsuit over grocery brand

An Atlanta-based business owner filed the suit, claiming the retailer's Good & Gather brand is too similar to her food business called Garnish & Gather.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 26, 2019

Kroger healthcare initiative aims to offer access, affordability

The grocer will offer more services and will partner with hospitals and healthcare networks to expand its reach.  

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 25, 2019

Loblaw widens assortment with online marketplace

The marketplace will span five new categories and introduce third-party suppliers to offer shoppers more products through the grocer's PC Express service. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 25, 2019

Northgate Gonzalez, Cardenas set to expand in Southern California

Northgate is focused on deepening customer loyalty, while Cardenas has made steady moves to grow east.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 22, 2019

Peapod cooks up air fryer meal kit

The e-grocer teamed up with cookbook author and influencer Gina Homolka of Skinnytaste to offer a "fried" chicken dinner online and in select stores.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 22, 2019

Walmart shuts down Jet's fresh grocery service in New York City

The e-commerce brand’s year-old "City Grocery Experience" has struggled with out-of-stocks and executive turnover, Bloomberg reported.

By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Nov. 22, 2019

Ahold Delhaize pilots checkout-free store technology

The company has developed a new "frictionless" solution that's currently testing inside its Retail Business Services office in Massachusetts.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 21, 2019

Lyft broadens reach of Grocery Access Program

The program, which offers a $2.50 flat-rate ride for residents with inadequate access to local grocery stores, is now available in Baltimore and Chicago and has expanded in New York City.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 21, 2019

Sprouts names former Walmart.com CEO to board

Retail veteran Joel Anderson, currently president and CEO of value retailer Five Below, brings a storied e-commerce background to the natural foods retailer.

By Lauren Manning • Nov. 21, 2019