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Whole Foods teams up with The Weather Channel for rain-related giveaway
When at least half of the continental U.S. has weekend rain this summer, the Amazon-owned grocer will offer prizes, including gift cards, coupons and items from its private label line.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 16, 2021 -
Dom's Kitchen & Market is a 'Last Dance' for former Mariano's executives
Bob Mariano and Don Fitzgerald, who formerly led the iconic Chicagoland chain, have opened another store that pushes against the boundaries of traditional grocery.
By Jeff Wells • June 16, 2021 -
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Target unveils remodeled stores
The retailer said it would invest about $4 billion annually to remodel stores over the next few years, including the "glow-up" of 150 locations this year.
By Maria Monteros • June 16, 2021 -
Grocers grapple with store safety measures in light of recent shootings
Several incidents, including one at a King Soopers in March and another last week at a Publix, have spurred the industry to update training procedures and store practices.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 15, 2021 -
Amazon to open its first Fresh supermarket with checkout-free technology
The 25,000-square-foot store, set to open Thursday in Bellevue, Washington, is the largest Amazon retail location equipped with the Just Walk Out system.
By Sam Silverstein • June 15, 2021 -
Boxed completes SPAC deal, goes public
The online wholesaler made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and, separately, announced a new partnership with Google Cloud on Thursday.
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Guiding Stars nutrition rating program rolls out new look
The system, which is used by retailers including several Ahold Delhaize banners, has a new logo and features revised icons that include the words "good," "better" or "best."
By Sam Silverstein • June 14, 2021 -
FMI looks to head off online country-of-origin regulations
The organization says requirements included in a bill moving through Congress that would force grocers to identify where products they sell online come from are "unworkable."
By Sam Silverstein • June 11, 2021 -
Hy-Vee links with Google on digital services
The grocer said the tech company's cloud-based tools will make online shopping easier, integrate virtual dietitian services and help shoppers schedule vaccines.
By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2021 -
Instacart announces $1M ad initiative to boost Black-owned brands
The e-commerce firm will offer prominent ad placement, Instacart Ads credits, monthly training and a designated support team to eligible companies.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 10, 2021 -
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Pardon the Disruption: Amazon's push into self-distribution
The e-tailer appears to be positioning for a concerted drive into owning its full grocery supply chain, underscoring its capital advantages as it aims to unsettle the industry.
By Jeff Wells • June 9, 2021 -
Meijer is planning a new grocery store format
The retailer recently outlined plans to local officials in Orion Township, Michigan, for a 90,000-square-foot location that would offer food as well as selected general merchandise.
By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2021 -
Home Chef names new president
The Kroger-owned meal kit and prepared foods line increased brand sales 118% in 2020 and is in more than 2,100 stores.
By Jeff Wells • June 9, 2021 -
Kroger looks to land 10K new workers during daylong hybrid job fair
The grocer aims to fill positions in retail, e-commerce, pharmacy, manufacturing and logistics operations during its nationwide hiring event on Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein • June 8, 2021 -
Grabango rings up $39M in Series B funding
The checkout-free technology company plans to use the funds to bolster its computer vision capabilities as it competes for business with rivals like Standard Cognition and Amazon.
By Sam Silverstein • June 8, 2021 -
Walmart, Amazon simultaneously add prescription discounts to membership perks
Both giants are adding discounted medications to their paid subscription services as they expand their footprints across sectors.
By Ben Unglesbee • June 8, 2021 -
Grocery store employment sags even as job market picks up steam
Employment at food and beverage stores was off by 26,000 in May compared to April, while restaurants and bars added 186,000 jobs during the month.
By Sam Silverstein • June 7, 2021 -
E-grocer Hungryroot raises $40M to fuel personalized platform
The company, which uses artificial intelligence to build shopping carts for customers, plans to expand its offerings, boost marketing and invest in automation.
By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021 -
Farmstead expands auto-refill program to additional markets
The online grocer has been testing Refill & Save in San Francisco and now plans to apply it to all current and future locations.
By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2021 -
Albertsons jumps on early payment trend to boost supplier diversity
The grocer is working with an online platform to help boost suppliers' access to funding and ability to scale.
By Edwin Lopez • June 4, 2021 -
Grocery e-commerce firm ShopHero acquired by Dot Foods
The acquisition will boost ShopHero’s presence in the online grocery platform space, the two companies’ CEOs said in the announcement.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 4, 2021 -
99 Ranch arrives in Arizona with Phoenix-area store
The new location, which held a grand opening last week, includes a food hall with three eateries.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 3, 2021 -
Drinks hires former Kroger e-commerce leader as vice president
Amber Roberts, who helped establish Kroger's marketplace initiative, will oversee the growth of the online alcohol specialist's "Wine as a Service" platform.
By Sam Silverstein • June 3, 2021 -
Walmart is giving smartphones to more than 740K workers
The move coincides with the rollout of Me@Walmart, a new workplace app that lets associates schedule shifts, clock in and utilize an automated personal assistant.
By Jeff Wells • June 3, 2021 -
Sam's Club revives in-store sampling chainwide
The membership retailer will initially limit the program to weekends and employ new safety measures like offering samples in sealed packages.
By Sam Silverstein • June 2, 2021