Whole Foods to deploy Amazon One chainwide

The specialty grocer plans to offer the palm recognition and payment system at all of its more than 500 stores by the end of 2023, Amazon announced in a blog post on Thursday.

By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2023

The Giant Company names new president

Ahold Delhaize USA announced that interim president John Ruane, who was promoted from chief commercial officer last August, will take over the top role.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 20, 2023

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NGA applauds proposed updates to FTC, DOJ merger enforcement guidelines

The trade group said the changes would “significantly” alter the review standards regarding mergers where a union of competing buyers lessens competition for other sellers. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 20, 2023

Grocers recorded a $300M margin hit on their digital business in 2022, report says

Improving product availability and fulfillment operations are top priorities for retailers to improve profitability, per new findings from Incisiv, FMI and Relex Solutions.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 19, 2023

Kroger says Boost membership enrollment has ‘exceeded’ expectations

The grocer said its paid membership program, which rolled out nationwide last year, has so far saved members more than $115 million.

By Peyton Bigora • July 19, 2023

Grocery sales continue to lose steam

Spending at grocery stores ticked up 1.1% in June compared with the same month in 2022, according to estimated figures published Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Sam Silverstein • July 19, 2023

How New Season’s upcycling efforts are saving money, reducing food waste

The Portland, Oregon-area grocery chain is diverting rotisserie chicken, berry and ground beef products from waste streams and looking to repurpose more items, such as bread.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 19, 2023

Supply chain leaders should invest in automation, labor retention, report finds

Both can help secure business continuity, maintain service levels and reduce cost variations, according to a new report from FMI and Boston Consulting Group. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 18, 2023

What it takes for regional grocers to maximize retail media

Whether companies rely on third parties or go in alone to kickstart a platform, experts and food retailers know these smaller chains face an uphill battle entering the space.

By Peyton Bigora • July 18, 2023

Raley’s appoints new vice president of community impact, public affairs

Chelsea Minor, who has worked for the California-based grocer since 2015, will oversee areas including public relations, governmental affairs, communications and sustainability.

By Peyton Bigora • July 17, 2023

Aspartame safety: What grocers need to know

In the wake of conflicting reports on the artificial sweetener, food retailers’ dietitians can find the sweet spot between shopper education and nudging people toward healthy eating, FMI says.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 17, 2023

7-Eleven rolling out refreshed coffee program, more private label goods to stores

The company has upgraded to bean-to-cup machines and iced coffee options in more than 4,800 stores so far.

By Jessica Loder • July 17, 2023

How grocers can turn up the heat on grilling season sales

Thirty-one percent of shoppers surveyed in May said they have a new grill, according to Circana data, while 24% have a “new or improved outdoor eating area.”

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 14, 2023

Instacart unveils coworking space tie-up

The new partnership with Industrious continues the e-commerce company’s efforts to expand its B2B unit and diversify its revenue streams.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 13, 2023

Albertsons reinventing digital circulars with Meta pilot

For the trial, the grocer’s retail media arm is replacing traditional digital circular ads with dynamic ad campaigns across Facebook and Instagram.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 12, 2023

Target elevates 17-year veteran to CMO

Lisa Roath previously served as the retailer’s senior vice president of food and beverage merchandising.

By Chris Kelly • July 12, 2023

Brookshire Grocery prescribes a sale for most of its pharmacies

The Texas-based grocer has agreed to sell all of its 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas to Walgreens, but will hold onto pharmacies in stores it operates under its Reasor’s banner in Oklahoma.

By Sam Silverstein • July 11, 2023

How H-E-B is upgrading its online pharmacy tools

The grocer recently added the ability for customers to manage multiple pharmacy profiles in its mobile app after combining its pharmacy and grocery apps and websites earlier this year.

By Sam Silverstein • July 11, 2023

How Lowes Foods uses digital to supercharge its unique shopping experience

The North Carolina-based grocer, which focuses on in-store entertainment, sees omnichannel evolution as an important way to amplify its brand identity.

By Jeff Wells • July 11, 2023

Island Pacific Supermarkets appoints new CMO

The Filipino American chain appointed Christine Peebles, marketing veteran for Avery Products Corporation, Nestlé, PepsiCo and The Hershey Company, in June.

By Peyton Bigora • July 10, 2023

Lidl reportedly closing 5 US locations

The German chain, which began operating in the United States in 2017, is shuttering stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and New Jersey, according to local media reports.

By Sam Silverstein • July 10, 2023

DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats sue NYC over minimum delivery pay hike

The wage rule requires delivery firms to pay workers $19.96 an hour by 2025, the latest development in regulatory battles between aggregators and the city.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 7, 2023

Southeastern Grocers rolls out ‘clean label’ private brand

The grocer’s new line, Know & Love, will launch gradually through 2024 and ultimately include more than 1,000 items, including dairy products, produce, ready-made foods and household goods.

By Sam Silverstein • July 7, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Publix is building anticipation around its Kentucky debut

The Florida-based grocery chain is using a dedicated website to keep prospective customers and workers in the loop about jobs, product offerings and store openings in the state.  

By Grocery Dive Staff • July 7, 2023

Amazon Fresh begins offering Prime Day discounts

As the struggling chain looks to drive traffic, it’s offering shoppers 20% off in-store orders of $50 or more over the coming days, and 25% off during Prime Day, which runs July 11-12.

By Peyton Bigora • July 6, 2023