Sprouts sharpens efforts to combat hunger as it donates $1.6M

The specialty grocer's charitable foundation has made some key adjustments to help organizations distribute more emergency food supplies during the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020

Grocery sales barely budge in September as pandemic-driven surge continues to ebb

Sales have been in a holding pattern in recent months as spending at food retailers becomes more predictable.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2020

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ShopRite's new store-within-a-store makes fresh meals a core category

The grocer's "Fresh to Table" program pulls together grab-and-go, ready-to-heat and fresh meal assembly offers into a one-stop department. 

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2020

Publix teams up with land-based salmon farm to further sustainable seafood efforts

The new aquaculture collaboration with Atlantic Sapphire offers a local option for fish that's frequently imported. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Oct. 15, 2020

Kroger adds more than 50 new items to plant-based brand

The grocer has launched a new line of plant-based "Chick'n" patties and plans to sell more than 75 plant-based foods under its Simple Truth brand by the end of 2020. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2020

Southeastern Grocers to add four Winn-Dixie stores across Florida

Each location is designed with a “specialized approach” to consumers’ tastes, with expanded organic, natural and gluten-free options.

By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 13, 2020

Kroger's newest tool turns photos into recipes via Twitter

The grocer is pitching the AI-based service, known as Chefbot, as a way to lower food waste.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2020

GoPuff raises $380M for expansion, names C-suite execs

Former Lowe's CMO Jocelyn Wong joins as chief customer officer, suggesting the delivery service has big goals as a distribution channel for impulse items.

By Robert Williams • Oct. 12, 2020

Earth Fare has opened 13 stores in less than 4 months

After closing in bankruptcy earlier this year, the Earth Fare grocery chain has gradually been resurrected under new ownership.

By Rosie Bradbury • Oct. 12, 2020

Whole Foods opens Ideal Market store in Denver

Named after the Boulder, Colorado-based brand acquired by Whole Foods, the 22,500-square-foot store includes a beauty boutique and "bottle bar" filled with local products.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 9, 2020

Amazon inks deal to buy stake in SpartanNash

The arrangement grants Amazon the right to buy up to 15% of SpartanNash's shares, which would make it the company's largest shareholder.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 9, 2020

Amazon's grocery lead on navigating a 'complicated' industry

In a Q&A with Recode on Wednesday, Stephenie Landry said the company has adopted grocers' tried-and-true focus on "consistent quality" while relying on its tech prowess to stand out.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 8, 2020

Sam's Club adds 2,000 permanent supply chain workers, launches ship-from-store

The company expects approximately one-fifth of online orders to ship from Sam's Club locations.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 8, 2020

Retailers stay focused on sustainable seafood

As consumers continue prioritizing transparency and animal welfare, companies like Giant Food and Albertsons are ramping up responsible sourcing efforts.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 7, 2020

ShopRite spruces up its Wholesome Pantry lines

The retailer is expanding the number of items sold under the conventional and organic brands and introducing a new tagline, "Food Set Free."

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 7, 2020

Social listening enabled Kroger's speedy pandemic marketing response

Focusing on the channel helped America's largest grocery chain develop a three-pronged playbook that's kept it reactive to continued volatility, executives said during Advertising Week.

By Peter Adams • Oct. 7, 2020

Aldi prepares to open large Philadelphia store

The new store features a 15,000-square-foot selling floor and is the grocer's first location in the city to appear in a mixed-use development.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Nov. 23, 2020

Ocado faces lawsuit from AutoStore over fulfillment center tech

The U.K.-based grocery automation company, which is building fulfillment centers for Kroger, is accused of infringing on patents for robotic systems used to pick and pack groceries.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 5, 2020

Walmart sells majority stake in Asda

The sale of the U.K. grocer, which went through numerous hurdles over the past two years, allows Walmart to focus on its digital operations.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2020

11% of US shoppers have signed up for Walmart+ subscription, study estimates

As the retailer looks to lure shoppers away from Amazon Prime, research company Piplsay also found 27% of respondents may soon sign up for the new membership service.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 2, 2020

Blue Apron shakes up board in bid for growth

The meal kit company is tapping experts in e-commerce, marketing, finance and direct-to-consumer sales as it looks to drive shopper interest.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 2, 2020

Why a hyper-vigilant grocer threw a grand opening party in the middle of the pandemic

After months of struggling with product shortages, LaBonne’s Markets wanted to celebrate its improving ability to meet customer demand.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 1, 2020

Walmart to revamp 1K stores with digital in mind

Using airports as a model, the retail giant is redesigning stores to help customers navigate them and to prompt app-based shopping.

By Ben Unglesbee • Oct. 1, 2020

Good Food Holdings taps retail consultant Neil Stern as new CEO

Stern, who assumed the top position Thursday at the California-based company that oversees New Seasons Market and Bristol Farms, has his sights set on expansion. "The first priority is filling up the coast."

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 30, 2020

Schnucks brings aisle-scanning robots to more than half its stores

The wider deployment of Simbe Robotics' "Tally" bots, which identify out-of-stocks and provide product location information, follows an initial test that began in 2017.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 30, 2020