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Kroger forges ahead with promotions
While other chains have scaled back circulars and toned down price marketing, Kroger has stayed the course and accelerated its outreach to new customers.
By Jeff Wells • April 20, 2020 -
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Costco to offer prescription delivery through Instacart
The service now will be available at nearly 200 pharmacies in several states and Washington, D.C., with plans to expand nationally.
By Jessica Dumont • April 17, 2020 -
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Kroger to accept SNAP payments for pickup orders
The announcement comes as more states and retailers are trying to enable online food assistance payments amid accelerating unemployment.
By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2020 -
Majority of grocery workers lack access to paid sick leave, researchers say
Federal law that extends paid sick leave as a result of the pandemic exempts employers with more than 500 workers, according to the Shift Project at the University of California, Berkeley.
By Sam Silverstein • April 17, 2020 -
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Sprouts will expand curbside pickup chainwide
With the pandemic turbocharging online sales, the grocer will expand click-and-collect from 55 stores to all of its nearly 340 locations by next month.
By Jeff Wells • April 16, 2020 -
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How 6 international grocers are tackling COVID-19
From offering "essentials" baskets to eliminating bottled water in deliveries, these companies have developed creative yet practical solutions that build on those implemented by U.S. retailers.
By Krishna Thakker • April 16, 2020 -
Hy-Vee teams up with DSW to sell shoes
The Midwestern grocer eventually plans to add shoe shops inside its stores, but will launch the partnership with a DSW "digital experience" through its website.
By Jessica Dumont • April 16, 2020 -
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Grocery sales soar as pandemic crushes overall consumer spending
Supermarkets rang up banner results in March, but face mounting uncertainty as consumers change their shopping habits in response to the crisis.
By Sam Silverstein • April 16, 2020 -
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Raley's opens flagship store during pandemic
The 55,000-square-foot location is focused on health and wellness, with a particular emphasis on prepared foods, and can fill up to 250 online grocery orders each day.
By Krishna Thakker • April 16, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Hy-Vee adds full-service fueling to its growing coronavirus response
The service, which will be available at more than 165 locations across eight states, also allows customers to get food and c-store items delivered to their vehicle.
By Krishna Thakker • April 15, 2020 -
Kroger expands COVID-19 testing to 12 states
The grocer is adding 50 drive-through locations and expects to perform as many as 100,000 tests by the end of May.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated April 28, 2020 -
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UFCW presses officials and the public to make supermarkets safer
In the absence of national requirements, the labor union has launched a campaign to encourage customers to cover their faces and practice social distancing in stores.
By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2020 -
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Should grocers check customers' temperatures? One Connecticut chain thinks so
The owner of LaBonne's Markets has no qualms about keeping out people with fevers: "It’s not 100%, but it’s more than my competition is doing, that’s for sure."
By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2020 -
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Kroger's Gil Phipps joins Sprouts as CMO
Phipps leaves Kroger in the middle of its large marketing push, applying his expertise to help the natural grocer strengthen its private label lines and boost brand awareness.
By Krishna Thakker • April 14, 2020 -
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Walmart reserves pickup hour for at-risk shoppers
The retailer is the first to offer special pickup times on a national scale, though many grocers have already assigned in-store hours for seniors and first responders.
By Jessica Dumont • April 14, 2020 -
Amazon's Woodland Hills supermarket is now a dark store
The retailer has also closed a Manhattan store to foot traffic and says it will soon roll out a tool allowing shoppers to reserve a time to shop online for groceries.
By Jeff Wells • April 13, 2020 -
Walmart's grocery app downloads reach record highs
The retailer saw 460% growth in daily downloads, according to App Annie, while Amazon's growth by comparison was 20%.
By Jessica Dumont • April 13, 2020 -
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Giant Eagle to open 2nd pickup and delivery-only store
The grocer says it was able to double online grocery fulfillment for customers in central Ohio with its first dark store.
By Krishna Thakker • April 13, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Hy-Vee adds hot meals to curbside pickup
The grocer will now offer a variety of take-and-bake and freshly prepared meals through its Aisles Online ordering platform as more customers turn to takeout.
By Jessica Dumont • April 13, 2020 -
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Instacart aims to add flexibility, speed up grocery delivery
One new feature lets shoppers opt for the first available delivery time while another lets them place orders up to two weeks ahead.
By Jessica Dumont • April 9, 2020 -
Christopher Doering
Publix puts store capacity limits in the hands of managers
The grocer's localized approach comes as chain competitors like Kroger and Walmart set company-wide limits on store traffic.
By Krishna Thakker • April 9, 2020 -
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States order grocery workers and customers to cover their faces
Colorado, Pennsylvania and Maryland are among states now requiring people to follow the CDC's recommendations to wear masks or cloth coverings when inside stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Updated April 21, 2020 -
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Mariano's keeps customers entertained with virtual events
The Chicago grocer has launched a platform called Mariano’s Meet Ups that features cooking classes, wine tastings and live music.
By Krishna Thakker • April 8, 2020 -
Albertsons, UFCW press authorities to declare grocery store workers emergency personnel
The labor union and grocery chain are pushing for improved access to COVID-19 testing and protective gear as the virus continues to sicken workers.
By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2020 -
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Ahold Delhaize outlines $185M price tag for COVID-19 response
The grocer said it saw a 34% increase in comparable sales during the month of March, but is maintaining its full-year outlook.
By Jeff Wells • April 8, 2020
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