Giant Food formally names Ira Kress as president

The 36-year company veteran, who was named interim president last June, has worked across departments including retail, human resources, training and labor relations.

By Jessica Dumont • May 26, 2020

Kroger launches free telenutrition service

The grocer is offering shoppers personalized assistance in developing healthy shopping lists.

By Sam Silverstein • May 22, 2020

Explore the Trendline➔

Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

Top stories from Grocery Dive 2023/2024

By Grocery Dive staff

Target resumes grocery pickup pilot

The retailer had paused the rollout of fresh, frozen and refrigerated grocery items to its Drive Up program back in March when the pandemic hit.

By Jeff Wells • May 21, 2020

UFCW calls on retailers to reinstate hazard pay

The union noted that at least 68 grocery workers from companies it represents have died from COVID-19 and at least 10,000 have been sickened by or exposed to the virus.

By Krishna Thakker • May 21, 2020

Albertsons sells minority stake to private equity firm for $1.75B

Apollo Global Management, which also owns Smart & Final, will acquire 17.5% of the IPO-bound grocer’s shares.

By Sam Silverstein • May 21, 2020

Consumers place a high level of trust in food during pandemic, survey says

The International Food Information Council found that most are confident in food safety as they buy more packaged food and believe manufacturers will continue to meet their needs.

By Megan Poinski • May 21, 2020

Alltown Fresh rolls out food crates, prep kits

The New England convenience store chain is offering a suite of contactless shopping options for shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • May 20, 2020

Giant Eagle hosts virtual cooking demos with celebrity chefs

The grocer has integrated online shopping links and product integrations into the series to nudge shoppers from inspiration to purchasing.

By Krishna Thakker • May 20, 2020

Target's 141% digital growth during pandemic pushes sales and costs up

A booming top line masks the volatility in the retailer's business as the pandemic forced extreme changes on an incredibly short timeline. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 20, 2020

Walmart nixes Jet as pandemic shopping pushes digital sales up 74%

Costs and sales surged as the COVID-19 crisis brought "the broadest set of challenges we've ever seen globally" to the retail giant during Q1.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 19, 2020

Bob Mariano launching new Chicago grocery chain

The longtime supermarket executive is jumping back into the business five years after selling his namesake chain to Kroger.

By Sam Silverstein • May 19, 2020

Target extends hourly bonuses for workers through July 4

The decision to continue its $2-per-hour raise comes as companies like Kroger and Amazon come under fire for ending their pay bumps.

By Jeff Wells • May 19, 2020

Study: Shoppers flee their primary grocer, some for good

A McKinsey survey found that 20% of customers have switched stores during COVID-19, mainly due to out-of-stocks and a desire for a better e-commerce experience. 

By Krishna Thakker • May 18, 2020

Aldi CEO promises to keep prices low

In a letter to customers, Jason Hart said the discounter is committed to offering affordable groceries as retailers see costs spike.

By Jessica Dumont • May 18, 2020

Kroger hires more than 100k during pandemic

Alongside many other grocers during the pandemic, the company staffed up across the U.S. to fill roles in stores, e-commerce, distribution and manufacturing facilities.

By Jessica Dumont • May 15, 2020

UNFI delays sale of Shoppers and Cub Foods stores

The wholesaler paused the sale process and closures at the outset of the pandemic and expects to eventually earn a higher premium due to improved results at the stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2020

Kroger gives workers another one-time bonus as 'hero pay' comes to an end

The grocer's announcement follows a firestorm of criticism about its decision to end the $2-per-hour wage boost it has provided since late March.

By Sam Silverstein • May 15, 2020

Ahold Delhaize outlines plans for two automated frozen warehouses

The previously announced expansion of its cold storage space will serve the retailer's Northeast and Mid-Atlantic brands. 

By Krishna Thakker • May 14, 2020

Whole Foods continues to open online-only 'dark' stores

The retailer converted a Chicago store to delivery service only on Wednesday. The location is the sixth one it has dedicated to filling e-commerce orders amid record demand.

By Jeff Wells • May 14, 2020

Instacart delivery times stabilize

After weeks of delivery delays and limited time slots, the company reported 90% of its orders last week were delivered same-day or next-day.

By Jessica Dumont • May 14, 2020

Publix launches prescription delivery

The retailer is providing the service to shoppers at all of its pharmacy locations and plans to continue to offer it after the pandemic subsides.

By Krishna Thakker • May 14, 2020

Grocers think outside the box to keep meat cases full

Supermarkets are finding unique ways to provide customers with beef, pork and poultry amid constrained supply during the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • May 14, 2020

Walmart to dole out third round of bonuses

Full-time, part-time and temporary associates will be eligible for the bonuses, which will bring Walmart's total bonus payout this year to more than $935 million. 

By Jessica Dumont • May 13, 2020

Grocers' fulfillment struggles are a windfall for online startups

Companies like Thrive Market and Imperfect Foods are racing to accommodate new shoppers and focused on keeping them long term.

By Jeff Wells • May 13, 2020

Will Trump's executive order expanding fishing help the seafood industry catch needed profits?

The move, which also provides $300 million in aid, is an effort to help seafood suppliers and has drawn support from fisheries, but environmental groups are criticizing it.

By Jessi Devenyns • May 12, 2020