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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 -
Jeff Wells/Grocery Dive
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 -
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Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
TrendlineGrocery 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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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 -
Courtesy of Walmart corporate blog
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 -
Courtesy of Kroger
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 -
Courtesy of Walmart
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 -
Courtesy of Amazon
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 -
Courtesy of Kroger
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 -
Courtesy of https://corporate.walmart.com/photos/walmart-store-exterior-at-night
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 -
Courtesy of Heinen’s
Deep DiveHeinen’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 -
Courtesy of Walmart
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 -
Permission granted by Meijer
Meijer opens doors to 5 new Midwest supercenters
The retailer, which has been steadily adding supercenter locations, unveiled the stores without fanfare.
By Jessica Dumont • July 10, 2020 -
Courtesy of Plant Based Foods Association
Plant-based products sell 23% better in the meat section, study finds
The research, done by Kroger and the Plant Based Foods Association, found consumers spent more and got a greater variety of items when the products were not in a separate section.
By Megan Poinski • July 10, 2020 -
Kroger to launch targeted audio ads in stores
The new program will allow CPG companies to better target shoppers while they’re on the path to purchase.
By Jessica Dumont • July 9, 2020 -
Lidl’s arrival on Long Island prompted price cuts by rivals, study shows
Competing grocers lowered list prices by up to 15% when Lidl arrived, according to an independently conducted review of Long Island grocery prices commissioned by the discounter.
By Sam Silverstein • July 9, 2020 -
Permission granted by Walgreens
Walgreens invests $1B to open hundreds of primary care clinics
The retail basic care market is still in its formative stages, but competition to quickly build market presence is heating up.
By Rebecca Pifer • July 9, 2020 -
Courtesy of Shipt
Shipt expands in the Midwest with Fresh Thyme
The partnership will bring same-day grocery delivery to about 10 million households in 30 metro areas.
By Jessica Dumont • July 8, 2020 -
Courtesy of Kroger
Kroger taps data analytics leader as marketing chief
Stuart Aitken will take over for Joe Grieshaber, who is retiring after 37 years with the company, while digital head Yael Cosset will take over Kroger’s 84.51° and alternative business divisions.
By Sam Silverstein • July 8, 2020 -
Courtesy of Uber
Uber will launch US grocery delivery this month
The service, which will be available through its main app and Uber Eats, has rolled out in 19 cities across Canada and Latin America.
By Jeff Wells • July 7, 2020
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