Pardon the Disruption: Ahold Delhaize levels up in e-commerce

The FreshDirect deal deepens the grocer's East Coast penetration, but more importantly it provides another online resource and learning lab at a critical time.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 20, 2020

Walmart doubles number of personal shoppers for the holidays

The big-box retailer has more than 150,000 associates dedicated to filling orders, including grocery.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 19, 2020

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Schnucks launches local supplier diversity initiative

The new program is part of the grocer's overall diversity and inclusion plan.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 19, 2020

Hy-Vee's hiring spree aims to fill nearly 10K jobs

The Midwest grocer has open positions at stores across its eight-state region and distribution centers in Iowa, joining a list of retailers ramping up their hiring efforts.  

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 19, 2020

Ahold Delhaize buys majority stake in FreshDirect

The Dutch grocery company gets additional e-commerce expertise and access to the lucrative New York City market, while FreshDirect gains purchasing heft and the potential to scale faster.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 18, 2020

Dollar General increases investment in frontline bonuses by 40%

The discount retailer will award an additional $50 million in bonuses in the fourth quarter, bringing its total-year payout to $173 million.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 18, 2020

Amazon Pharmacy launches with free delivery, discounts for Prime members

The move promises to further unsettle a $300 billion industry and put more pressure on grocers, whose pharmacies have struggled with higher costs and complexities in recent years.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 17, 2020

Walmart sales gains slow in Q3 as visits drop and basket sizes rise

The number of transactions at the retailer declined 14.2% during the quarter while average ticket size rose 24%.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 17, 2020

How 6 chains expanded pickup during the pandemic

Some, like Walmart and Kroger, have taken advantage of a large click-and-collect footprint while others have scrambled to grow the popular service.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 16, 2020

Instacart reportedly eyeing $30B valuation with IPO

The e-commerce service could launch its public offering early next year, Reuters reported.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 16, 2020

Schnucks rebrands downtown St. Louis store

The grocer's Culinaria format, which opened in 2009, will become Schnucks Downtown and feature new self-checkout stations and a refreshed assortment.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2020

Grocery pharmacies to administer COVID-19 vaccine when available

Kroger, Albertsons and Publix are among the retailers partnering with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide the vaccine free of charge. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2020

DoorDash launches IPO

The food delivery company's initial public offering stock price is expected to range between $75 and $85 per share. 

By Julie Littman • Updated Nov. 30, 2020

Ahold Delhaize tackles a $480M supply chain overhaul during a pandemic — and Thanksgiving

The grocery group is forging ahead with an insourcing transformation amid a busy time in a tumultuous year. What could go wrong?

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2020

Kroger-owned Home Chef beefs up product lines, promo deals

New soup and pizza offerings along with a partnership with NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service have positioned the meal kit company for growth.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 13, 2020

SpartanNash sees sales and comp store growth subside in Q3

The grocer intends to make adjustments to its sagging military business, according to new CEO Tony Sarsam.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 12, 2020

Aldi promises a Thanksgiving meal for under $30

The discount grocer is also giving all of its employees two $30 gift cards. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2020

SpartanNash amps up e-commerce for the holidays

The company will offer free pickup and half off delivery fees on qualifying orders via its Fast Lane program through the rest of the year.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 11, 2020

Grocery Outlet sees slower comp sales growth in Q3, looks ahead to fleet expansion

The discount grocer, known for its "treasure hunts," is on track to open 34 stores this year and sees room to add 1,500 more.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 11, 2020

Walmart teams up with Cruise to test deliveries with electric, self-driving cars

The mass retailer has partnered with the autonomous vehicle company to pilot the program in a suburb of Phoenix.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 11, 2020

Shipt employees to receive Thanksgiving cash bonus

The Target-owned delivery service recently said it plans to add another 100,000 gig workers to its platform to cope with holiday demand.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 10, 2020

Grocers look to online subscriptions to lock in digital demand

New programs from the likes of Kroger, Ahold Delhaize and Albertsons can be a defensive move, but experts say companies need to dangle additional perks to get any value out of them. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 9, 2020

Rite Aid leans on pharmacists in rebranding effort

The drugstore chain is also embracing its potential as a beauty retailer, placing beauty ambassadors in some stores with a "spa-like" environment.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 9, 2020

Trader Joe's releases COVID-19 stats, reports 1.2K positive cases among employees

More than 80% of the grocer's stores have had at least one case of the disease.

By Rosie Bradbury • Nov. 6, 2020

GoPuff expanding West Coast footprint with BevMo acquisition

The delivery startup said it will buy the alcoholic beverage specialty retailer for $350 million — a deal that would bring GoPuff to California and Nevada and grow its presence in Washington. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 6, 2020