Walmart now accepts SNAP benefits at all pickup locations

The retailer launched an online SNAP pilot earlier this spring and currently offers grocery pickup at more than 2,500 stores nationwide. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 26, 2019

Southern California grocery workers give the OK to strike

Seven UFCW local union chapters representing 60,000 grocery store employees voted to authorize the action as negotiations with grocery companies drag on. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 26, 2019

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Why reusable food packaging has a promising future

Consumers are looking for both convenience and sustainability, and companies are responding with containers, bottles and bags designed for many uses.

By Jessi Devenyns • June 25, 2019

Supreme Court sides with FMI in SNAP case

The majority ruled in favor of grocery stores to keep store-level SNAP data confidential, closing a lawsuit that Argus Leader Media initiated in 2011.

By Krishna Thakker • June 25, 2019

Sam's Club serves up alcohol delivery

The club retailer and Instacart have also expanded their partnership to provide same-day grocery delivery from all 589 store locations.

By Lauren Manning • June 25, 2019

Food Lion enters grocery pickup

Starting today, the banner will offer the curbside service in as little as one hour to shoppers in select stores in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.

By Lauren Manning • June 24, 2019

Report: Private label could be the new online 'challenger brand'

Driven by key categories like household and baby products, dollar share for CPG store brands sold online more than doubled over the past two years, Nielsen found.

By Krishna Thakker • June 24, 2019

Grocery jackpot? AmazonFresh bets on Las Vegas

The grocery delivery service launched in Sin City nearly two years after the company pulled back from multiple markets across the U.S. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 24, 2019

Giant Food Stores touts local products

In Pennsylvania, the grocery banner has added shelf tags to more than 900 items to guide consumers toward locally grown and produced selections.

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 21, 2019

Sprouts names Jack Sinclair as new CEO

The announcement of Sinclair, who was previously CEO of 99 Cents Only, accompanies news that Sprouts' interim co-CEO and CFO Brad Lukow will leave the company.

By Krishna Thakker • June 21, 2019

H Mart expands same-day delivery nationwide

The popular Asian-American grocer sees a big opportunity in e-commerce, having also recently partnered with Walmart's Jet.com.

By Lauren Manning • June 21, 2019

Thrive Market halts sales of CBD products

The e-grocer's payment processing company insisted that it cease sales, highlighting the concerns that financial firms have over CBD. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 20, 2019

Kroger earnings stabilize, but long-term prospects remain murky

The retailer reported same-store sales that were below expectations, and said its alternative revenue streams will contribute $100 million in incremental profit this year.

By Jeff Wells • June 20, 2019

On IPO day, Grocery Outlet's president talks future vision

The company's stock, which was priced at $22 per share for the initial public offering, roared to life in trading on the Nasdaq Thursday. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 20, 2019

Gen X shifts to grocery shopping online

According to FMI's latest report, the demographic saw the largest e-commerce increase among generations, but millennials are still the biggest buyers of groceries online. 

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 19, 2019

4 grocers that are turning stores into destinations

E-commerce sales may be growing, but the store is still the core asset for many retailers. Here's how a few are making their locations into more than just a weekly shop.

By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2019

Deliv to hire drivers as employees in California

The shift comes amid legal battles and regulations in the state over independent contractor pay and benefits.

By Krishna Thakker • June 19, 2019

Walmart to lay off nearly 600 finance workers

The retail giant is outsourcing all finance and accounting work to global professional services firm Genpact, the company said.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2019

FedEx to offer parcel pickup, drop-off in 8K Dollar General stores

Dollar General's significant rural footprint and popularity with customers helped drive the partnership.

By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019

Stop & Shop president to step down

Mark McGowan will leave the company after 30 years, enduring most recently an 11-day strike in New England. Giant Food president Gordon Reid steps into the role in July. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 18, 2019

Kroger is testing 30-minute delivery

Currently available at two Cincinnati-area stores, Kroger Rush offers a limited assortment of products, including produce, beverages and heat-and-eat meals.

By Jeff Wells • June 18, 2019

Albertsons gives self-checkout a 2nd chance

Several years after it began removing self-checkouts, the retailer is adding kiosks and upgrading the technology in stores where it currently exists.

By Krishna Thakker • June 18, 2019

Ahold Delhaize opens new tech office

The 30,000-square-foot facility in Massachusets includes an innovation lab and incubator to help cultivate retail-focused tech solutions.

By Lauren Manning • June 18, 2019

Love's introduces private label candy

The convenience store's new line will feature a variety of candies at its 480 national locations.

By Jennifer Sweeney • June 17, 2019

Walmart introduces unlimited grocery delivery plan

The $98-per-year price tag matches similar membership offers from competitors Instacart and Shipt.

By Jeff Wells • Updated June 17, 2019