FreshDirect sales surge 46% during back-to-school week

In response to the increase in demand for quick-prep foods, the online grocer has also enhanced its meal solutions to include 10-minute dinners and salads as well as wraps and breakfast items. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 11, 2020

Kroger reports strong Q2 results as digital sales more than double

Revenue, comparable-store sales and earnings per share all rose year over year, but at a slower pace than in the previous quarter.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2020

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Kroger integrates online ordering system with Dinner Daily

The partnership between the grocer and meal planning service allows customers to send ingredients directly to their Kroger cart.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 10, 2020

Albertsons to offer at-home COVID-19 test kits

The at-home saliva tests, which the supermarket chain expects to roll out throughout the fall, provide a result in 72 hours or less.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 10, 2020

Perishables push growth at Dollar General

DG Fresh, the retailer's expanding effort to distribute frozen and refrigerated goods, is its top growth driver.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2020

Walmart elevates meal options with sushi and craft beer restaurant

The concept at the Arkansas store serves alcohol from local Bike Rack Brewing Company to accompany chef-made rolls and non-sushi dishes like Asian chicken wings and avocado toast. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 9, 2020

Amazon opens second Go Grocery store

Six months after its Seattle debut, Go Grocery is now live in nearby Redmond with hot foods prepared on-site and an expanded assortment of baby products.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 9, 2020

Walmart looks to convenience to boost e-commerce

The retailer hopes its new Walmart+ delivery program will encourage people looking for groceries to load up on higher-margin goods.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 9, 2020

Whole Foods now offers pickup at all stores

The service offers same-day fulfillment in one-hour windows and is free to Amazon Prime members who place orders of $35 or more.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Oct. 21, 2020

The Giant Company launches ads focusing on shopper families

The new spots, which feature five families that shop Giant and Martin’s stores, are part of the grocer’s new marketing platform.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 4, 2020

Farmstead doubles delivery area with major expansion

The expansion east and south of San Francisco was made possible by a new distribution facility that's six times larger than its predecessor.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 4, 2020

Whole Foods maintains industry lead on COVID-19 safety, report finds

Mystery shoppers commissioned by research firm Ipsos gave the grocer top marks for cleaning high-touch areas, enforcing social distancing and other measures.

By Rosie Bradbury • Sept. 4, 2020

Instacart, 7-Eleven expand partnership nationwide

After teaming up in September, the convenience store chain now offers delivery from the e-commerce firm at nearly 6,000 stores across 33 states and Washington, D.C. 

By Jeff Wells • Updated May 21, 2021

Fred Meyer to exclusively carry sustainably made reusable bag line

The Kroger-owned grocer will carry four different designs, each one made from ocean-bound plastic and featuring a message about reducing waste. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 3, 2020

The Fresh Market names grocery outsider as CFO

The hiring of cruise line veteran Jim Heaney follows the specialty grocer’s appointment of a new CEO in March.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 3, 2020

Giant Food to sell more local brands online

The grocer has partnered with Union Kitchen, a Washington, D.C.-based food and beverage accelerator, to offer customers local products on its e-commerce platform. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 2, 2020

Q&A: How Save Mart has created an inclusive work culture

Lee Gelb, vice president of human resources for the California grocer, spoke about her company's recent recognition by Forbes as a top employer for women.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 2, 2020

Target adds premium products to its Good & Gather line

Good & Gather Signature has launched with 60 items including small-batch Italian sauces and gourmet pizzas, helping bring the private label line to nearly 2,000 products.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 2, 2020

HelloFresh opens two new distribution centers

The meal kit company is leasing facilities in Georgia and Texas to help meet growing demand in the Southeast and Central Texas.

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 1, 2020

Publix ends one-way aisle rule at most stores

The policy, which experts and shoppers say is regularly disregarded, will still be in effect at locations where it's required by local ordinance.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 1, 2020

Giant Eagle debuts its own version of Amazon Go

The retailer served up the commercial launch of Grabango's checkout-free technology at a GetGo Cafe+Market convenience store in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 1, 2020

Walmart to launch its Walmart+ membership service

The retailer's answer to Amazon Prime touts its store base for free grocery delivery along with fuel and Scan & Go perks. 

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 1, 2020

Southeastern Grocers unloads more stores as it continues to slim down

The supermarket chain’s sale of 23 Bi-Lo and Harveys locations follows its decision to part with 62 stores earlier this year.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 1, 2020

Whole Foods moves beyond stores for online fulfillment

After temporarily converting several locations to online-only operations, the grocer has opened its first permanent e-commerce dark store in Brooklyn.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 1, 2020

Smart carts get a charge from Amazon and COVID-19

More retailers are looking at the technology thanks to the pandemic and the online retailer's endorsement, but high costs could stymie a broader rollout, experts caution.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 31, 2020