Balls Food Stores opens CBD mini market

Located inside a Price Chopper supermarket in Kansas City, Missouri, the concept by supplier American Shaman sells cannabis-based products including tinctures and sparkling beverages.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020

Hy-Vee teams up with schools for virtual wellness week

The retailer has released a downloadable guide for 50 participating schools featuring a week of virtual and in-person health and fitness activities for students. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 14, 2020

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

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Grocery sales post small increase in July, reversing June's decline

Grocery industry sales still remain sharply elevated compared with 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 14, 2020

Foxtrot Market wants to be the corner store of the future

The company that returned to its online roots during the pandemic now sees an opportunity to take its omnichannel approach to cities across the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 13, 2020

Stop & Shop unveils new e-commerce platform

An updated online experience and loyalty program also includes the phasing out of Peapod as a consumer-facing service.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 13, 2020

Meal kit makers continue to evolve amid sales surge

Sun Basket just rolled out a line of ready-to-heat meals that can be prepared in about six minutes. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 13, 2020

Circle K stores to pilot checkout-free technology

The c-store operator plans to begin its test of frictionless payment technology similar to Amazon Go at a location in Phoenix. 

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 13, 2020

Albertsons brings vertically farmed greens to stores

A partnership with farming technology firm Plenty will provide arugula, kale and lettuce to 430 California stores.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 12, 2020

The Giant Company has fresh protein prep in the bag

The grocer's new "Cook-In-Bag" private label line helps shoppers, who are cooking at home more these days, prepare main dishes like Mediterranean cod and Asian teriyaki chicken breasts.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 12, 2020

Walmart teams up with Instacart for same-day delivery

After resisting the platform for its main U.S. stores for years, the retailer is now testing a same-day grocery delivery partnership in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and three California metro areas. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 12, 2020

Inside the store: Safeway's Capitol Hill location in Washington, DC

The grocer's first new store in the city since 2014, which opened Wednesday morning, features a walk-in wine cellar, specialty popcorn shop, raw oyster bar and 200 types of cheese.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2020

Kroger goes for endless aisles with new marketplace strategy

The grocer will introduce 50,000 products from third-party sellers this fall, effectively doubling the size of its Ship platform.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 11, 2020

Consumers say grocers' shelves are getting fuller, FMI research shows

The percentage of consumers who report that many products are unavailable at food retailers has reached its lowest level since March.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 11, 2020

Tops Friendly Markets to pilot Flashfood service at 6 stores

Customers can shop for products nearing their sell-by date for a discounted price through the food waste reduction app.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 11, 2020

CVS now stocks groceries from DTC site Public Goods

Following a trial run in January, the pharmacy chain is carrying Public Goods products like gluten-free cookies and seaweed snacks in 2,000 stores.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 10, 2020

Central Market scores first dibs on Levain Bakery's frozen cookies

The H-E-B-owned gourmet shop in Texas will sell the cookies that, until this deal, have only been available in New York. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 10, 2020

Shoppers settle into online grocery routines

A "new normal" in online shopping has taken hold, but many shoppers are still figuring out whether to stick with the channel long term, according to a report from Chicory. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 10, 2020

Whole Foods virtual campaign showcases 365 brand refresh

The retailer has updated branding on around 1,000 products so far and will host a series of online home economics classes to promote the new look. 

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 10, 2020

4 more Giant stores reach zero waste

The grocer aims to have all of its locations achieve this designation by 2025, meaning that more than 90% of a store's waste is diverted from a landfill or incineration. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 7, 2020

Gelson's offers Hatch chiles to go

In lieu of its annual chile-roasting festival, the grocer is letting shoppers pick up weekly orders at its stores.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 7, 2020

Q&A: Public health expert weighs in on grocery safety measures

Marissa Baker, an assistant professor at the University of Washington's Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, spoke about the efficacy of retailers' various initiatives and what else they could be doing.

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 6, 2020

Dollar General continues 'Fresh' distribution push

The discount retailer continues its expansion of fresh and frozen goods with three announced facilities that will collectively deliver to around 4,500 stores.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 6, 2020

Kroger is giving Apple Pay and Google Pay a test run

The retailer, which launched its own mobile payment program last year, wants to offer shoppers more contactless payment options.

By Jessica Dumont • Aug. 6, 2020

Ahold Delhaize's US digital sales soar 127%

Click-and-collect orders are fueling growth as the grocer steps up its e-commerce investments to capitalize on the seismic spending shift.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 5, 2020

Hy-Vee accepts SNAP/EBT for pickup orders

The grocer joins the likes of Walmart, Amazon, ShopRite and Kroger in adding the benefit to their payment options for online shopping. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 5, 2020