Raley's dives into the ready-made meal kit market

The California-based grocer is the latest chain to offer its own version of the prepared food option, joining Publix, New Seasons Market and Kroger.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Oct. 31, 2018

How can AI and data help retailers personalize the grocery experience?

Executives from Earth Fare and Jet.com said companies need to know what they will do with the data they glean from artificial intelligence in order for it to really benefit their operations.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 30, 2018

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

How M&A brings new products and fresh insight to Big Food

From knowledge about plant-based foods to sourcing organic crops, buyers are looking for more than cost savings when they make a purchase — but those benefits can sometimes be hard to find. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 30, 2018

Schnucks to expand use of in-store robots

The Midwestern retailer discussed its plans with Grocery Dive to put the aisle-scanning Tally in 15 stores following a successful pilot last summer. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 30, 2018

Blue Apron to sell meal kits on Walmart's Jet.com

The struggling provider will offer four choices to customers in New York City and neighboring northern New Jersey starting at $16.99 beginning today.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 29, 2018

Wakefern sees sales jump to $16.5B this year

Executives for the country’s biggest retailer cooperative told shareholders the largest growth areas include private label innovation and e-commerce.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2018

Albertsons brings Plated to new regions

The meal kits, currently available in the Midwest, will be available at a total of 97 new Albertsons and Safeway stores in the Southwest and Northeast. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 29, 2018

Kroger's chief digital officer talks partnerships and digital growth

In a keynote session, Yael Cosset said the retailer's collaboration and investments are all aimed at becoming the "most relevant" offer for shoppers.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 29, 2018

Walmart plans supercenter transformation with new 'town centers'

Restaurants, gyms, green spaces and other developments will start popping up around stores as the retailer pushes for more shoppers and greater efficiency.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 28, 2018

Amazon earnings reveal a slow-to-grow Whole Foods

Physical stores, of which the grocer makes up the vast majority, saw their lowest sales total of the year during Q3 for the e-commerce giant.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 26, 2018

Regulations and industry pressure could push more grocers to ditch plastic bags

DeCicco & Sons, a New York grocer, will transition to paper bags on Nov. 1 — an environmental move that comes just a few months after the state's governor introduced a bag-ban bill.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 25, 2018

Big M&A deals dominate in 'otherwise underwhelming quarter,' report says

The new report from PricewaterhouseCoopers shows food and beverage accounted for nearly half of the largest U.S. transactions in the last three months — the most active sector in Q3.

By Lillianna Byington • Oct. 25, 2018

Kroger boosts holiday hiring in a tight labor market

The retailer plans to onboard an additional 10,000 seasonal workers to fill roles in e-commerce, pharmacy and other departments.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 24, 2018

Raley's puts owner front and center in new video series

"Minute with Mike Teel" will air on YouTube and discuss the retailer's ongoing health efforts, like reducing candy at checkout and phasing out tobacco sales in stores.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Oct. 24, 2018

Publix shakes up the C-suite, names new president

Kevin Murphy will take over for Todd Jones, who will continue as CEO, while Laurie Douglas, the company's chief information officer, will also assume the role of chief digital officer. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 23, 2018

Target announces free 2-day shipping this holiday season

The development is a competitive jab at rivals Walmart and Amazon, as is the company's expansion of its Drive Up service to nearly 1,000 stores.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 23, 2018

UNFI completes transformative $2.9B Supervalu acquisition

The new company will keep two key executives from the Minneapolis-based retailer/wholesaler, while United Natural Foods' CEO Steve Spinner will remain in the top post.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 2018

Brandless is struggling to retain shoppers: report

According to data compiled by Recode, just 11% of consumers who ordered from the online grocery and home goods seller last fall did so a year later.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 22, 2018

Raley's new website offers upgraded customer experience

The redesign features an enhanced interface, which provides more personalized e-commerce.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 22, 2018

Food waste is an $18.2B problem grocers are struggling to solve

From zero-waste stores to sweeping initiatives launched by large chains like Kroger, grocers are targeting a problem that's impacting bottom lines and gaining shopper attention.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 22, 2018

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market launches line of state-inspired canvas bags

The retailer has introduced a line of reusable grocery totes designed to reflect the six states where the grocer operates. The bags are currently on sale for $6.99 each. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 19, 2018

FDA food safety chief Ostroff retires and will be replaced by Walmart's Yiannas

The mega-retailer's vice president of food safety and health, who will join the federal government next month, was the driving force behind the store's move to blockchain technology.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 19, 2018

Kroger will launch an 'ugly' produce brand next year

The grocer's Peculiar Picks, set to launch in first quarter of 2019, joins similar initiatives launched by stores including Hy-Vee and Whole Foods.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 19, 2018

Pardon the Disruption: Field notes from The Battle of Richmond

One of the country's most over-stored markets has become a proving ground for retailers, and a microcosm of the broader industry, writes Grocery Dive Editor Jeff Wells.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 19, 2018

Sam's Club extends same-day delivery to more than half of stores

The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2018