Southeastern Grocers will require shoppers to wear masks after all

The decision followed swift public backlash after the retailer initially announced Winn-Dixie would not require face coverings in order to reduce "undue friction" between customers and store employees.

By Krishna Thakker • July 21, 2020

Order from your inbox? Walmart and Yahoo team up on grocery

Yahoo Mail users will now be able to browse items, add them to their carts and check out from their email using the iOS app or desktop site. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 21, 2020

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Aldi to enter Arizona in 2020 with 4 Phoenix-area stores

The discount supermarket chain is on track to open more than 70 U.S. stores in 2020 and now has 2,000 stores across the country.

By Sam Silverstein • July 21, 2020

Dollar Tree names new CEO

Michael Witynski is taking on the chief executive role as the pandemic continues to drive business to the dollar store segment. 

By Kaarin Moore • July 20, 2020

Albertsons adds new private label frozen desserts

The company has rolled out 13 new private label dessert items, including four types of ice cream, three kinds of sorbet, and six plant-based products made with oat milk and coconut milk.

By Krishna Thakker • July 20, 2020

Lowes Foods highlights produce prep stations in new ad

The "Choptober" campaign promotes its Pick and Prep service by humorously pointing out mishaps like "guacamole elbow" and "onion eyes" that can occur when prepping at home.

By Jeff Wells • July 20, 2020

UFCW enlists help from senators as it pushes for the return of hazard pay

Citing data from the union, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Sherrod Brown are demanding that retailers restore their hazard pay programs.

By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2020

Less is more: Why retailers and CPGs are moving toward selling fewer products in stores

As the coronavirus pushes some items off supermarket shelves, the food industry is finding a smaller selection reduces consumer confusion, boosts sales and trims expenses for grocers.

By Christopher Doering • July 20, 2020

Instacart sues rival Cornershop, alleging 'brazen' intellectual property theft

Instacart claims the Uber-backed startup stole significant portions of its product catalog, including more than 18,000 images. 

By Jeff Wells • July 16, 2020

Amazon plans to open 3 grocery stores in Philadelphia area, reports say

The retailer, which operates distribution centers in the region as well as Amazon Fresh, could open the stores by the end of the year.

By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2020

Food Lion adds more than 300 stores to same-day delivery fleet

The Instacart-powered service is now available at additional stores in Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia.

By Krishna Thakker • July 16, 2020

San Francisco and Massachusetts drop reusable-bag bans

The decisions reverse directives put in place at the start of the pandemic that were designed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

By Sam Silverstein • July 16, 2020

More retailers mandate mask wearing across the US

Meijer, Schnucks, Publix and Target will require customers to cover their faces while shopping to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

By Jessica Dumont • July 16, 2020

Kroger will require all shoppers to wear masks beginning July 22

The grocery chain joins Walmart in issuing the directive as COVID-19 cases continue to soar in the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2020

Walmart will require shoppers to wear masks in all of its US stores

The new policy will go into effect at the company’s more than 5,000 stores, including Sam’s Club locations, on Monday.

By Jeff Wells • July 15, 2020

Kroger-owned Home Chef to offer the Impossible Burger

The meal kit company will let customers choose plant-based protein instead of meat for certain recipes.

By Sam Silverstein • July 15, 2020

Jungle Jim's aims to replicate some of its in-store magic online

The Ohio grocer has had to shutter many of its attractions and cancel events during the pandemic, but it's moving some experiences like its popular cooking classes online.

By Krishna Thakker • July 15, 2020

Stop & Shop launches digital nutrition program

The grocer joins a growing list of retailers that are moving dietitian services and healthy living resources online during the pandemic.

By Jessica Dumont • July 15, 2020

Amazon's Dash Cart offers another version of checkout-free technology

The company's smart grocery cart, which automatically scans products and processes payment, will roll out at its Woodland Hills, California, grocery store this year.

By Jeff Wells • July 14, 2020

Kroger halts distributing coin change

The retailer has come up with alternatives for customers who pay with cash, including rounding up their purchase to support its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste initiative or loading the balance onto their loyalty cards.

By Jessica Dumont • July 14, 2020

Walmart's Open Call pitch event goes virtual

The retailer has opened applications for its annual program that lets entrepreneurs score shelf space for products made in the U.S.

By Krishna Thakker • July 14, 2020

Grocery store visits trend upward in June

During the month, foot traffic rose on a year-over-year basis at 10 grocery chains examined by analytics firm Placer.ai.

By Sam Silverstein • July 14, 2020

Heinen's rolls out Sally the salad-making robot

Could a machine that dispenses fresh, custom-made bowls be a lifeline for retailers trying to boost their prepared food sales?

By Jeff Wells • July 13, 2020

Publix now fills pet prescriptions

Medications for common conditions are available at the grocer's Florida stores and can be delivered to shoppers within a five-mile radius for a $5 fee.

By Krishna Thakker • July 13, 2020

UFCW joins health experts to push for mask mandates

The union published an open letter saying that broad mask usage by the public could help stop the spread of COVID-19.

By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2020