Walmart debuts private label beef

The launch of McClaren Farms comes two years after the retailer announced plans to develop an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 1, 2021

Albertsons marks electric-powered delivery milestone

The company recently made the first commercial zero-emission grocery delivery in the U.S. with a Class 8 truck.

By Jeff Wells • June 1, 2021

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Dillons partners with recycling firm on organic waste conversion process

The retailer worked with Quest to develop the technique, which is designed to turn any kind of food waste into compost, biofuel or animal feed.

By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2021

Kroger launches $5M giveaway to spur COVID-19 vaccinations

It's the first grocer to launch a promotional push aimed at consumers as states across the country introduce similar enticement programs.

By Jeff Wells • May 28, 2021

Costco is bringing full in-store sampling back

The club retailer is also reopening seating at its food courts as it plots a return to normal operations for both popular services.

By Jeff Wells • May 28, 2021

Dollar General's grocery distribution rollout is running ahead of schedule

The discount retailer plans to self-distribute frozen and refrigerated products chainwide by the end of its second financial quarter — ahead of an earlier projection targeting the end of the fiscal year.

By Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2021

Instacart launches 30-minute delivery service for grocers

As the focus on speed mounts, the e-commerce company is rolling out the express program in select cities and expanding 45-minute and 60-minute delivery to more markets.

By Jeff Wells • May 27, 2021

Albertsons launches online wedding floral service

The new digital storefront offers custom blooms through its Debi Lilly Design brand as well as nationwide shipping.

By Jeff Wells • May 26, 2021

Instacart plans to expand globally

The e-commerce provider named a Facebook veteran to lead the company's long-term global strategy and explore new markets.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • May 26, 2021

Q&A: How Walmart's restaurants are evolving

Darryl Spinks, the company's head of retail services, talks about the shift into ghost kitchens and plans to more actively court small and regional restaurant tenants.

By Jeff Wells • May 25, 2021

Kroger reaches deal with unions to shore up worker retirement benefits

Fred Meyer and QFC workers have ratified an agreement under which Kroger will transfer approximately $400 million in pension liabilities from an underfunded plan to the UFCW Consolidated Pension Plan.

By Sam Silverstein • May 24, 2021

Whole Foods to open 43 stores with 11 in California

The Amazon-owned grocer is planning several new locations in San Francisco and Los Angeles, along with three each in New York City and Washington, D.C.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 21, 2021

BJ's looks ahead to growth after seeing comps decline in Q1

The club retailer plans to add six locations, including three in new markets, before the end of 2021.

By Sam Silverstein • May 21, 2021

Meijer offers $10 coupons for vaccinated shoppers

The retailer is offering the discount to shoppers who get vaccinated at Meijer — or through any other provider.

By Jeff Wells • May 20, 2021

Price Chopper customers can now use their rewards to pay off student loans

The regional grocery chain is also letting customers use their points to donate to charities and enter sweepstakes as it expands program incentives beyond food and fuel perks.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 20, 2021

Inside the store: Lucky California's 'next-generation' supermarket

Alongside traditional departments, the new flagship also features lifestyle-focused sections that do away with "typical departmental barriers," The Save Mart Companies' chief marketing officer said.

By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2021

Walmart offers new shoppable content with So Yummy cooking competition

The "Unbox'd" cook-off series features influencers and recipes linked to the retailer's online grocery store.

By Asa Hiken • May 19, 2021

Target's comp sales up 23% as its private brands hit record growth

The retailer's fulfillment services and portfolio of private labels across multiple categories have kept shoppers hooked post-2020.

By Maria Monteros • May 19, 2021

Amazon phases out Go Grocery

A little over a year after launching the store format, the retailer says it wants to "simplify the experience" for shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2021

H-E-B drops pickup fee for orders of $35 or more

The Texas grocery chain will no longer charge a $4.95 fee for curbside orders and will instead add a $2.95 charge to pickup orders less than $35.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2021

Walmart maintains growth with online sales up 37%

After a "strong" first quarter, CEO Doug McMillon said the retailer expects "continued pent-up demand" throughout the year.   

By Maria Monteros • May 18, 2021

CDC mask update reboots challenge for grocers

New guidance that face coverings are unnecessary even indoors applies only to fully vaccinated people — and puts retail workers back in the hot seat. 

By Daphne Howland , Sam Silverstein • May 18, 2021

How Amazon's user-generated content strategy could boost its grocery stores

The e-tailer has quietly rolled out product ratings inside its Amazon Fresh locations. The strategy promises to build consumer trust, particularly for its private labels, writes Peter V.S. Bond.

By Peter V.S. Bond • May 17, 2021

Bodega Latina acquires Smart & Final for $620M

The deal, which will also include the assumption of debt, will more than triple the Hispanic company’s U.S. store footprint.

By Jeff Wells • May 17, 2021

Costco strengthens position atop wholesale club sector

After seeing foot traffic decline last year, the company controlled 55.4% of visits to club retailers in March, up more than 3 percentage points from the same time in 2020.

By Sam Silverstein • May 17, 2021