Peapod founders re-enter grocery e-commerce with custom shopping tool

Brothers Andrew and Thomas Parkinson's new service, Sifter.shop, lets customers filter groceries based on health-related criteria and then transmit their orders to selected grocers.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 10, 2021

Kroger to pay workers $100 to get COVID-19 shots

The retailer is also distributing $100 store credits and fuel points to all associates regardless of whether they elect to get vaccinated.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 8, 2021

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Price Chopper and Tops announce merger

The tie-up brings greater economies of scale to two Northeast grocers that have struggled in recent years with heightened industry competition.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Feb. 8, 2021

Trade groups are planning in-person shows once again

Organizers for the National Grocers Association and Specialty Food Association say they will have safety protocols to protect attendees against COVID-19, but have not yet shared what those will be.

By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 8, 2021

Pickup lockers target shoppers who walk or bike

Stop & Shop says units like those now in service at one of its Boston locations could expand click-and-collect's reach beyond curbside-focused stores and shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 5, 2021

PCC offers to provide pandemic pay to all unionized workers

The cooperative told the UFCW it would give $4 per hour in extra pay to employees beyond the reach of the city’s new hazard pay law in exchange for unspecified concessions.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 5, 2021

Dollar General joins 'Beyond the Bag' initiative to reduce plastic waste

Albertsons also recently joined the cooperative effort as retailers try to reduce plastic waste.

By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 5, 2021

Walmart acquires Thunder ad tech as it preps self-serve display portal

The platform could make advertising on Walmart properties more accessible to small brands — an important step in the retailer's race to catch up to Amazon.

By Peter Adams • Feb. 4, 2021

E-commerce provider Rosie raises $10M

It's the largest ever funding round for the company as independent retailers have rushed to meet online demand.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 4, 2021

Big Food lost $12B in sales to small CPGs and private label in 2020, IRI says

The pandemic accelerated a five-year trend of large manufacturers losing market share to smaller players, but consumers' return to normal travel patterns should slow the momentum.

By Mike De Socio • Feb. 4, 2021

CDC turns to supermarkets as it expands vaccination push

The government's Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination partnership aims to speed up immunizations by sending doses directly to pharmacies.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 4, 2021

Ahold Delhaize to add Unilever veteran to supervisory board

CPG management expert Jan Zijderveld previously served as CEO and president of Unilever Europe and CEO of Avon.

By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 3, 2021

Trader Joe's doubles pandemic pay premium nationwide to $4 per hour

The chain announced the temporary increase in the wake of decisions by Seattle and other cities to require extra pay for grocery workers.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 3, 2021

Hy-Vee and Amazon target Twin Cities growth

Hy-Vee plans to open two grocery stores each accompanied by a wine and liquor store later this year, while Amazon is reportedly eyeing several spots to grow its grocery business. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 3, 2021

Uber buys alcohol delivery platform Drizly for $1.1B

The stock and cash deal comes as the profitable alcohol delivery startup, which operates in 1,400 cities, has seen demand surge during the pandemic.

By Christopher Doering • Feb. 2, 2021

PCC urges Seattle mayor to reject hazard pay

The 15-store cooperative says the $4-per-hour requirement would squeeze its already slim profit margins and wants the city to focus on vaccine distribution for grocery workers.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 2, 2021

Kroger, Walmart unveil funding recipients for racial equity initiatives

Walmart and its foundation are giving $14.3 million to 16 groups, while the Kroger Foundation chose four organizations to collectively receive $3 million.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 2, 2021

Instacart names Facebook VP as operations chief

Asha Sharma will oversee the e-commerce firm's marketplace services, including its app, logistics, and growth and marketing divisions.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 2, 2021

Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO

In the third quarter, the founder will be replaced by Andy Jassy, who now leads the company's profitable AWS cloud services unit.

By Daphne Howland • Updated Feb. 2, 2021

Report: Food retail has room to improve Gen Z recruitment

Many college students believe they can only enter the industry through store-level jobs, according to new research from the Food Industry Association and Saint Joseph’s University. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Feb. 1, 2021

Heinen's launches health membership program

Club Fx brings numerous guidance tools under one umbrella and will offer a medically rigorous nutrition system. But will shoppers give their grocer a blood sample?

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 1, 2021

Walmart grocery delivery reaches 3,000 stores

Availability of the same-day service has nearly doubled over the past year as the retailer raced to meet pandemic demand and readied its membership platform.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 1, 2021

The Giant Company goes up against quick-serve restaurants with new prepared meal boxes

The grocer’s "All Set in a Box" offering includes a main course and side orders for four people starting at $15.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 1, 2021

FMI calls for greater speed, consistency in grocery worker vaccinations

The trade group also urged the Biden administration to appoint state vaccine coordinators and provide lot dates for doses ahead of time.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 28, 2021

Kroger adds Dell and Unilever vets to board as long-time member exits

Kevin Brown and Amanda Sourry are bringing their consumer packaged goods and supply chain expertise to the grocer's board of directors as Bobby Shackouls retires.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 28, 2021