Walmart sets pace for competitors with strong Q2

The quarter vindicated Walmart's investments in omnichannel capabilities and digital sales as U.S. comps rose 2.8%.

By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 15, 2019

Meet the multi-format store

Denver's Choice Market is a c-store, grocer and fast-casual restaurant that does nearly a third of its business online — and it has big growth plans.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 14, 2019

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Walmart has more online customers than Instacart, report says

The retailer had 62% more users for its online grocery services in June, according to research from data company Second Measure. 

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 14, 2019

Grocery Outlet bursts off the starting block

Its first publicly reported earnings showed strong comps and income growth, with executives confident in the company's future performance and expansion.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 14, 2019

UNFI's CFO steps down

John Howard, the company's senior vice president of finance and accounting, will replace Mike Zechmeister on an interim basis starting Aug. 23.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2019

Kroger cuts food waste 9%, installs solar panels at Ralphs

The company's latest report on its Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative shows significant progress toward reducing plastics, conserving energy and diverting supermarket waste.  

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 13, 2019

Mollie Stone's scores coveted San Francisco real estate for 10th store

The family-owned grocer will fill a vacant space that Whole Foods first applied for in 2016.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 12, 2019

SpartanNash CEO Dave Staples resigns

The wholesaler-retailer also announced it will exit its Fresh Kitchen operation as it tries to improve earnings in its food distribution division.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2019

Instacart competitor announces $3M in funding

Seattle-based Dumpling, which helps individuals run their own personal grocery delivery business and cultivate clients, said the money will go toward improving its platform.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 12, 2019

Ahold Delhaize introduces private label products for kids

The extension to its Nature's Promise line, featuring sparkling seltzer water and squeezable fruit pouches, will be available at all banner stores by the end of the year. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 9, 2019

Coborn's scales back grocery delivery in Twin Cities

The retailer has decided to focus on curbside pickup, and has passed most of its delivery business in the metro area to Cub Foods.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 9, 2019

Why is Whole Foods throwing a party?

The grocer has tapped Austin-based startup Packed Party to supply its stores with a line of colorful, high-end decorations, cups, drinkware and other supplies. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 9, 2019

Most back-to-school shoppers plan to buy in-store

For consumers shopping online, though, Amazon and Walmart are the top destinations, according to a new report by Coresight Research.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 9, 2019

National Grocers Association launches improved career center

The center gives employers a better set of recruiting tools and provides job seekers with resume support, job alerts and training. 

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 8, 2019

Blue Apron ends Jet.com partnership

After losing even more subscribers and posting another revenue drop in Q2, the meal kit maker is refocusing on its core direct-to-consumer business.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 7, 2019

'Overperformance' of sibling brands mitigates Stop & Shop strike

Ahold Delhaize reported strong sales at its other chains, most notably Food Lion, in the second quarter.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 7, 2019

Food Lion wants to spur better-for-you purchases

The chain's integration with the Healthy Solutions app could save shoppers up to $50 a week on healthy foods.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Aug. 7, 2019

Giant Eagle announces Pittsburgh tech hub

The 23,000-square-foot facility is set to open next year and will house 150 employees in an effort to boost the grocer's digital capabilities.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 6, 2019

Tesco to lay off 4,500 Metro store employees

Shoppers aren't using the stores as the full-shop destinations the retailer intended, so it's trying to adjust.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 6, 2019

Report: Walmart tops foot traffic, H-E-B has most repeat visits

General merchandisers and grocers saw a notable increase in traffic during Q2, an analysis from mobile locations analytics firm Placer.ai found. 

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 5, 2019

Home Chef to nearly triple West Coast production footprint

The company will relocate to a 200,000-square-foot space in California to accommodate its growing customer base in both retail and e-commerce. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 2, 2019

Inside the store: QFC's new Seattle flagship

The Kroger banner's first new store in nearly a decade features dining, a local assortment and extras like a mini mushroom farm.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 2, 2019

Rise Mrkt wants to be a plastic-free online grocer

The startup is crowdfunding its way to launch and plans to sell dry grocery products in compostable packaging.

By Lauren Manning • Aug. 2, 2019

Sprouts falls flat on Q2 earnings, but retains optimism

The company blamed some of its struggles on expanding and maintaining store productivity simultaneously, but hopes to build on strengths including its bulk section and pricing. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 1, 2019

Albertsons names Starbucks veteran as strategic sourcing VP

Jonathan Gardner, who spent nine years with the beverage giant, will help lead the expansion of Albertsons' goods not for resale division.

By Lauren Manning • July 31, 2019