Ahold Delhaize announces plans to clean up private label products

The grocer plans to eliminate several artificial and unhealthy ingredients from store brand products across its five U.S. retail banners by 2025.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 18, 2018

Walmart's newest perishables warehouse will move 40% more product

The facility, set to open in 2020, will use automated systems to store and load items, and will require the company to provide STEM training for its existing workers.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 18, 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

IGA's CEO is bringing independents into the new age

One year into his tenure, John Ross is delivering cutting-edge data and e-commerce solutions to stores. But will it be enough to compete effectively against larger chains?

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 17, 2018

Doug McMillon: 'I want to challenge your thinking of Walmart'

During an investor meeting Tuesday, executives talked up competitive acquisitions, innovation and investments to "empower" store associates.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 17, 2018

Green Zebra Grocery wants to conquer the West Coast

Can the grocery-convenience hybrid that its CEO calls 'a cross between Whole Foods and 7-Eleven' expand beyond its Portland enclave?

By Louise Kramer • Oct. 15, 2018

BJ's kicks off membership push focused on convenience and grocery

The club retailer wants to sign up new customers and get more people to experience some of its latest store features. 

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 15, 2018

Albertsons earnings improve in Q2, but long-term growth looks murky

The retailer posted a 1.4% increase in net sales and a 1% comps increase in its first earnings report following its failed merger with Rite Aid.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2018

Whole Foods wage increase fails to appease workers

Pay increased to $15 an hour as part of Amazon's announcement, yet frustration abounds as the company cuts back on stock options and continues to oppose unionization efforts.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 12, 2018

New Seasons Market encourages shoppers to bring in reusable containers

The Portland-based specialty grocer will give shoppers who do a 5-cent reward, and is replacing the plastic tubs that hold pre-packaged bulk foods.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 12, 2018

H-E-B set to launch upscale coffee shop at Houston stores

The Roastery, owned by New York City-based Four J Foods, will open its first location at one of the grocer's Houston stores next week, with three more locations to follow in the coming months.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 12, 2018

Could Raley's start a trend in e-commerce marketing?

The grocer's new ads play up the convenience and personalized touch of its online shopping platform — a unique focus that could increase consumer adoption, according to Brick Meets Click. 

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 11, 2018

Kroger rolls out Home Chef meal kits to stores

Five months after announcing the tie-up, Kroger is kicking off its nationwide in-store expansion with rotating selections in 225 Midwestern locations.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 11, 2018

Whole Foods partners with June smart oven

The collaboration automates the cooking of more than 30 products in the supermarket chain's 365 Everyday Value brand, and puts the Alexa-enabled appliance on the grocer's shelves.

By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 10, 2018

Uber turns to grocery delivery

The ride-sharing service has dabbled in the space to date, but CEO Dara Khosrowshahi says the company plans to make a concerted push to compete with Instacart and Shipt.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 9, 2018

The Fresh Market returns to its roots

The grocer opened its first — and only — new store for 2018 last week in North Carolina as the chain refocuses on specialty products.

By Jacqueline Renfrow • Oct. 8, 2018

Inside Peapod's delivery planning, where every second counts

The e-grocer has amassed a trove of valuable data, but some analysts question whether it's effectively using that information to keep pace with competitors like Amazon and Instacart.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 8, 2018

FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers

The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 8, 2018

IBM takes its food supply blockchain solution worldwide

French retailer Carrefour announced it would join IBM Food Trust as the solution becomes generally available under a subscription pricing model.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 8, 2018

Target stokes price war with new Smartly private label

Beginning mid-month, the mass merchant will roll out a home essentials and personal care brand with most items priced under $2.

By Corinne Ruff • Oct. 8, 2018

Can Stop & Shop 'test and learn' its way to a turnaround?

In an interview with Grocery Dive, president Mark McGowan said the company's new-look Connecticut stores will be a laboratory for the chain's future growth — but it's hardly the only store trying to elevate the shopping experience.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2018

Costco's winning streak continues as e-commerce grows

Despite online membership growth, it doesn't see digital sales overtaking brick and mortar.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 5, 2018

Leftovers: Silly people! Fruit-shaped Trix and beer are for breakfast!

Food Dive is debuting a column that looks at the latest products appearing on shelves everywhere, starting with options for the morning and food showing some new color.

By Food Dive staff • Oct. 5, 2018

Ahold Delhaize partners with Coop Italia on private label offerings

The Italian grocer's Fior Fiore brand, which includes olives, bruschetta, pasta, pastries and snacks, will be available at banner stores for a limited time.

By Bia Riaz • Oct. 4, 2018

What you need to know about grocery experience

Food Dive takes an in-depth look at the grocery experience, how its changed in recent years — and where it might be headed.

By Grocery Dive staff • Oct. 4, 2018

Ahold Delhaize reveals new fresh-focused banner concepts

The company has remodeled 21 Stop & Shops in Connecticut and opened a Giant urban concept location in Philadelphia — both centered on an elevated in-store experience.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 4, 2018