Ahold Delhaize lays out omnichannel updates to keep 2020 growth going long term

As it logged another strong financial quarter, the company announced new digital services and a 100% increase in online capacity. 

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 4, 2020

HelloFresh posts record Q3 as it hits 5M active customers for the first time

The German meal kit company also saw its revenue and order volume surge as at-home eating accelerated during the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 4, 2020

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Albertsons brings former Kraft Foods and Hershey's exec on board

Mary Beth West has been appointed to its board of directors at a time when the grocery store chain is ramping up its e-commerce efforts and private brand offerings.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 2, 2020

Blue Apron yo-yos again with Q3 customer losses

The meal kit company rebounded when the pandemic hit, but its latest earnings report revealed operational struggles to meet demand. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 30, 2020

Price and meal prep top of mind for retailers rethinking private brands

Over the next two years, roughly one-third of retailers plan to significantly increase investments in private brands as they capitalize on shifting consumer habits brought on by the pandemic, according to FMI.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2020

Pandemic fuels blockbuster Amazon Q3 even without Prime Day

But the e-commerce giant seems to have ceded some market share to rivals, which are logging even higher increases in online sales, analysts said.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 30, 2020

Sprouts' ID sales growth slows as it stays the course on long-term strategy

The natural foods chain's digital sales increased 337% during the quarter, and it began taking pickup and delivery orders directly through its website and app.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 29, 2020

Kroger becomes first retailer to provide COVID-19 antibody testing

The grocer will provide 15-minute rapid tests at all clinic and pharmacy locations by the end of November.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2020

Walmart launches new test stores to further blend tech and in-store ops

The prototype locations will allow the retailer to quickly experiment with ways to make fulfillment more efficient and move in-store inventory online. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 29, 2020

As Kroger Restock winds down, questions remain over digital profitability

Executives said the initiative has set the grocer on the right course, and it's gaining market share faster than ever, but a lot still rests on the success of its Ocado tie-up.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 28, 2020

Fresh Midwest aims to pick up where Peapod left off in Chicagoland

The e-grocer's founders are Windy City natives who have teamed up with Peapod veterans to bring fresh produce, restaurant meals and meal kits to shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 28, 2020

Judge backs mask mandate at Giant Eagle in Pennsylvania

A federal judge denied a preliminary injunction against the grocer's mask policy as dozens of shoppers sue the company.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 28, 2020

Food prices surpass virus worries as consumers' top concern, report finds

Walmart leads the way when grocery shoppers think about value, followed by Aldi and Kroger, according to a survey by Dunnhumby.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 26, 2020

Retail industry group trains front-line workers to de-escalate face mask conflicts

The National Retail Federation Foundation's new credentials will also provide enhanced training on safety measures as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

By Sheryl Estrada • Oct. 26, 2020

Kroger lays out 10-part plan to advance diversity, equity

Developing a diverse workforce and creating a more inclusive culture are among the actions included in the diversity, equity and inclusion plan by the largest grocer in the U.S.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 26, 2020

H-E-B doles out $500 bonus to workers

The pay boost to all full- and part-time employees follows a permanent compensation increase the retailer implemented in June.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 23, 2020

7-Eleven adds delivery providers as small-basket e-commerce accelerates

The convenience store chain now works with seven third-party services, including Uber Eats and Grubhub, and has seen online demand increase fourfold this year.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 23, 2020

Amazon Fresh opens second store in California

Like the first store in Woodland Hills, the new supermarket in Irvine offers low prices, along with Amazon's Dash Carts and Alexa features to assist shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 22, 2020

Amazon Fresh looks to hire 1,500 in Chicagoland

The retailer will cross-train workers across four area stores as its brick-and-mortar grocery expansion plan comes further into focus.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2020

Southeastern Grocers formalizes plans to go public as it zeroes in on Winn-Dixie

The grocer is on track to operate 87% of its locations under the Winn-Dixie banner when its store sales are complete.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2020

Lidl installs hospital-grade air filters in stores

The company will upgrade its ventilation systems to MERV 13 grade in all of its U.S. stores in an effort to stem coronavirus transmission and appeal to safety-conscious shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 20, 2020

Target gives frontline workers $70M in bonuses ahead of holidays

The retailer is paying $200 to employees as they face an unprecedented and likely stressful shopping season haunted by the coronavirus pandemic. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 20, 2020

Albertsons' digital sales remain sky-high in Q2

Sales in the channel grew 243%, driven by a more than 1,000% increase in pickup. The grocer is also stepping up investments in micro-fulfillment centers, with four under construction to go with two now in operation.  

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2020

Instacart brings in Silicon Valley veterans to oversee HR and product development

The e-commerce company has recruited executives from LinkedIn and YouTube to fill top positions as it continues to expand.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 19, 2020

Meijer introduces third small-format grocery store

Capital City Market, which opened Wednesday in Lansing, Michigan, mimics the open-air, market-style feel of Meijer's other small-concept stores in the state.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 16, 2020