Stop & Shop and Uber offer half-price rides for seniors

The discounted rides will be available to and from all Stop & Shop locations during shopping hours designated for those 60 and older. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 7, 2020

Grocers extend pay raises as worker anxieties grow

H-E-B says it will offer its $2-an-hour raise for an additional month, while Natural Grocers has permanently increased pay by $1 and added medical benefits.

By Jessica Dumont • April 7, 2020

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Kroger will use checkout technology to limit customer traffic

The grocer said its QueVision system will be employed to monitor store levels and make sure they don’t exceed 50% capacity.

By Jeff Wells • April 7, 2020

Employees at more than 2 dozen ShopRite stores test positive for COVID-19

All employees who are sick are no longer working and any employees who came in contact with the ill employee must also quarantine for two weeks.

By Krishna Thakker • April 7, 2020

H-E-B adds restaurant meals to prepared foods sections

The grocer has teamed up with local restaurateurs in San Antonio and Houston to support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 6, 2020

Prime Day reportedly postponed until at least August

Usually held in mid-July, the event leads to big sales of the retailer's devices, which could be discounted to the tune of $100 million, according to Reuters.

By Daphne Howland • April 6, 2020

Grocers implement one-way aisles

Kroger, Hy-Vee and Safeway stores are introducing one-way traffic flow in their stores. Walmart said it's instituting the change because customers were still not practicing proper social distancing.

By Sam Silverstein • April 6, 2020

Grocers turn attention to first responders and healthcare workers

Several companies are adding special shopping hours and pickup times for medical personnel and first responders to support them during the pandemic.

By Jessica Dumont • April 3, 2020

Weis, Hannaford restart grocery pickup services

The grocers have resumed bringing orders out to shoppers’ vehicles, but with restrictions meant to keep people apart.

By Sam Silverstein • April 3, 2020

Should grocery stores go dark?

As safety concerns mount, a handful of retailers across the country have temporarily converted their stores to pickup and delivery service only. More may follow suit.  

By Jeff Wells • April 3, 2020

Instacart provides gig workers with safety kits

The kit will be distributed to all full-service shoppers and includes a reusable and washable face mask, hand sanitizer and a forehead thermometer.

By Krishna Thakker • April 3, 2020

Restaurant delivery platforms turn to grocery

Uber Eats has teamed up with Carrefour in France for 30-minute grocery delivery, while DoorDash has added convenience stores like 7-Eleven and Wawa.

By Jessica Dumont • April 2, 2020

Dean & DeLuca files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

After shuttering all of its stores in 2019, the gourmet grocer is hoping to reach a restructuring deal with creditors so it can resume operations.

By Krishna Thakker • April 2, 2020

Ahold Delhaize commits $10M to relief efforts

The retailer joins a roster of other companies that have pledged to support medical research, food banks and more amid the pandemic.

By Jessica Dumont • April 1, 2020

Kroger awaits 'new normal' following March sales surge

The grocer saw identical sales increase 30% last month and has hired more than 32,000 employees over the past two weeks, but sales volatility looms.

By Jeff Wells • April 1, 2020

Connecticut supermarkets tighten occupancy restrictions

Stores have agreed to cut their maximum occupancy by 50% and urge families not to shop together.

By Sam Silverstein • April 1, 2020

Grocers can now list shopping times on OpenTable

The new tool promises to help retailers manage crowds without requiring customers to wait in line outside stores.

By Krishna Thakker • March 31, 2020

Walmart will test employee temperatures and provide masks, gloves

The retailer is shipping infrared thermometers to all of its stores and facilities and will ask any employee with a temperature above 100 degrees to stay home or seek medical attention.

By Krishna Thakker • March 31, 2020

Hy-Vee offers free fitness videos for kids

The grocer's KidFit program is intended to lend parents a hand and add a little structure to their children's days.

By Jessica Dumont • March 30, 2020

Earth Fare founder among investors aiming to reboot bankrupt grocer

The group paid $1.9 million for four stores and plans to ultimately open several locations under the specialty brand name.

By Sam Silverstein • March 30, 2020

Rhode Island becomes first state to institute mandatory social distancing for retailers

Under the new rules, grocers must ensure proper spacing in high-traffic areas and can have no more than 20% of their stated fire capacity in stores at one time. 

By Jeff Wells • March 29, 2020

Grocers feast on Lucky's Market stores in bankruptcy auction

Ten grocers, including Publix, Aldi and Schnuck Markets, paid $29 million collectively for 23 stores and one distribution center.

By Sam Silverstein • March 29, 2020

The Giant Company takes to social media to stop panic buying

The company has launched a campaign called #MoreForAll on Facebook to minimize hoarding and remind people about those in need.

By Jessica Dumont • March 27, 2020

Lidl offers coronavirus-specific healthcare benefits to new workers

The retailer is offering the benefits to 1,000 temporary associates it seeks to hire as grocery stores expand their workforces amid the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • March 27, 2020

Walmart, Sam's Club offer rent relief to in-store tenants

The corporation is also moving to pay suppliers faster as supply chains feel the impact of COVID-19.

By Daphne Howland • March 27, 2020