Grocer of the Year: H-E-B

The Texas grocer's pandemic response this spring showed it could move mountains, while its response in recent months has proven its agility and deep understanding of its shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2020

Disruptor of the Year: Amazon

The e-commerce giant expanded its physical footprint with new grocery store formats while rolling out technology to streamline in-store and online shopping.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2020

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The Grocery Dive Awards for 2020

From Amazon and H-E-B to Sprouts CEO Jack Sinclair, these are the companies and executives that stood out in a most uncommon year.

By Grocery Dive Team • Dec. 9, 2020

Stater Bros. reinstates $2-per-hour hazard pay bonus

The Southern California-based grocery chain has committed to the wage incentive for all hourly employees for three weeks.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 8, 2020

Kroger faces $85M lawsuit from hand sanitizer supplier

New York-based manufacturer K7 Design Group alleges that the grocer refused to accept and pay for an order of hand sanitizer worth more than $100 million. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • Dec. 7, 2020

The Fresh Market continues year of change by naming another grocery industry newcomer to its top ranks

Carlos Clark, who previously worked in the hospitality industry, will join the specialty grocer as senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 7, 2020

UNFI gets its climate change targets validated

The approval from the Science Based Targets initiative comes more than a year after the wholesale grocery distributor announced it was developing goals for its operations and value chain that align with the Paris Climate Agreement.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated May 27, 2022

Hy-Vee looks to hire 1,000 pharmacy techs as it gears up to give COVID-19 vaccines

The Midwestern food retailer has seen strong demand for the free COVID-19 tests it has been offering and recently added testing locations.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 7, 2020

Walmart pays out bonuses, extends emergency leave policy for workers

It's the retailer's fourth time giving out bonuses since the start of the pandemic. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Dec. 4, 2020

Dollar General reports strong Q3 results as it continues self-distribution push

The discount chain offers produce at more than 1,000 stores and expects to roll it out to 600 additional locations next year. 

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 4, 2020

Meijer signs up with Instacart to provide delivery service

The arrangement builds on the Midwestern retailer’s existing e-commerce partnerships with Shipt and DoorDash.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2020

Kroger's overall sales growth slows as digital remains hot

Online sales contributed to nearly half of the grocer's 10.9% comparable sales gain in Q3, with channel demand "three years or so" ahead of schedule, Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen said.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2020

Walmart names EVP of health and wellness

Dr. Cheryl Pegus was most recently chief medical officer and president of consumer health solutions at Cambia Health Solutions. She currently sits on the board of the American Heart Association.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 2, 2020

Stop & Shop to fill 5K new positions amid e-commerce push

The available positions span locations in five states and cover its pickup, delivery and store department services.

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 2, 2020

Hy-Vee launches expanded membership program

Hy-Vee Plus offers free delivery and two-hour pickup along with exclusive monthly product deals and a dedicated customer support line.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 1, 2020

3 Boston-area Save A Lot stores joining Wakefern's Price Rite banner

Madison Foods, which owns the locations, also plans to open a new Price Rite supermarket in January.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 1, 2020

Blue Apron taps United Airlines catering exec as COO

Charlean Gmunder, who has more than 30 years of experience in food operations, previously worked for Maple Leaf Foods and Chiquita Brands. 

By Rosie Bradbury • Dec. 1, 2020

ShopRite reaches COVID-19 hazard pay deal with UFCW

Nearly 50,000 union grocery workers in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut will receive retroactive hazard pay.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 30, 2020

Calls for worker protections and hazard pay increase amid COVID-19 surge

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union is asking retailers to reinstate hero pay, offer free testing and tighten customer safety restrictions.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 25, 2020

Albertsons rolls out flash-frozen skillet meals

The company is introducing the Open Nature line, which features dishes like shrimp scampi with pasta and chicken tikka masala, as it pivots toward store brand meal solutions.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 25, 2020

HelloFresh acquires ready-to-eat meal company Factor75

The combination brings the fast-growing German meal-kit maker additional facilities in the United States, home to half of its customers.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 24, 2020

Hy-Vee brings back dedicated shopping times for high-risk shoppers as COVID-19 cases surge

The Midwestern grocer is again setting aside the 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. hour for older shoppers, expectant mothers and people with underlying health concerns.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 24, 2020

The Giant Company unveils Cyber Week deals

For the week commencing Nov. 30, Giant and Martin's grocery stores will offer a range of sale items as well as free pickup and delivery.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 23, 2020

BJ's grocery sales remain robust amid one-stop shopping

The warehouse club is focusing its assortment on healthier offerings as it looks to attract families with teens.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 23, 2020

Walmart adds to its last-mile arsenal with acquisition of startup assets

The retailer will purchase select properties, including talent and technology, from peer-to-peer delivery firm JoyRun.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 23, 2020