Instacart raises $225M in new funding

The grocery delivery service, which has seen its market share surge as consumers shop more online, is now valued at $13.7 billion.

By Jessica Dumont • June 12, 2020

Grocery manager openings increased 648% on Glassdoor between March, May

Grocers have led the way in job openings during the pandemic as overall job listings on the employment site declined 29% over the two-month period.

By Ryan Golden • June 12, 2020

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Grocers of all sizes are continuing to test the bounds of digital retail media capabilities through the launch of new capabilities and third-party partnerships.

By Grocery Dive staff

Ocado to raise $1.3B as online grocery sales power ahead

The company sees an opportunity for growth as the grocers it partners with position themselves to meet rising e-commerce demand.

By Sam Silverstein • June 12, 2020

UFCW calls on Congress to better protect workers

Union president Marc Perrone said 225 essential workers among its members have died of COVID-19 and more than 29,000 have been infected or exposed during the pandemic. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 11, 2020

Sam's Club rolls out curbside pickup across the US

The service will be free for Plus-level members of the Walmart-owned warehouse chain.

By Sam Silverstein • June 11, 2020

UNFI CEO: Recession and restaurant 'hesitation' will continue to fuel grocery growth

States are reopening, but Steve Spinner sees demand for meals at home continuing long term due to safety concerns and tighter budgets.

By Jeff Wells • June 11, 2020

Stop & Shop and King Kullen call off merger

The chains said they have terminated the agreement signed in late 2018 due to “significant, unforeseen changes in the marketplace,” largely driven by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2020

Grocers cautiously relax operational restrictions

A growing number of supermarkets, including Wegmans and H-E-B, are extending store hours and easing some social distancing measures as states reopen.

By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2020

Instacart claims more than half of online grocery market

The company's share reached 57% in April, a record high, while Walmart's fell about 25%, according to a report from The Information and Second Measure. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 10, 2020

Southeastern Grocers prepares for an active hurricane season

Experts are saying this year could produce 13 to 19 named storms, of which three to six could evolve into Category 3, 4 or 5 hurricanes.

By Krishna Thakker • June 10, 2020

Sprouts appoints Walmart veteran as chief fresh merchandising officer

J. Scott Neal will assume the newly created position as the grocer looks to make its supply chain more efficient and further distinguish its assortment from competitors.

By Krishna Thakker • June 9, 2020

United Supermarkets adds GPS tech to speed up curbside pickup

The Albertsons-owned grocer is using a location-based system to determine when e-commerce customers will arrive at stores.

By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2020

Walmart commits to sustainably sourced canned tuna

The retailer will begin updating its Great Value tuna supply chain this summer and hopes to source all of its canned tuna sustainably by 2025. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 8, 2020

C&S links up with Instacart as local grocers stream online

The deal will offer e-commerce services, including same-day delivery, to more than 3,000 independent grocers supplied by the wholesaler.

By Jeff Wells • June 5, 2020

H-E-B relaxes face mask requirement

The Texas grocer will still encourage shoppers to cover their faces and require employees and vendors to do so.

By Krishna Thakker • June 5, 2020

Bi-Lo sale clears the way for Southeastern Grocers to energize Winn-Dixie. But will the competition be too much?

The company's sale of 62 stores will add much-needed investment capital as it turns its focus to Florida, analysts said.

By Sam Silverstein • June 5, 2020

Kroger reveals Ocado site location in Michigan as part of CFC expansion

The new 135,000-square-foot facility in Romulus is expected to be fully operational 18 months after the site breaks ground. 

By Krishna Thakker • Updated Sept. 28, 2020

Impossible Foods launches direct-to-consumer site as plant-based sales soar

As the brand expands its retail footprint, consumers can now buy its burgers in bulk package sizes and get them delivered in two days with free shipping. 

By Jessi Devenyns • June 5, 2020

Meal kit industry expected to hit $20B by 2027

The sector is seeing a revival from the COVID-19 pandemic and is also expected to get a boost from culinary-minded millennials, a new report says.

By Jessica Dumont • June 5, 2020

Whole Foods ranks best for COVID-19 safety measures, report says

Trader Joe's and Costco also scored well for some of the precautions they have in place, according to Ipsos research based on in-store visits from mystery shoppers. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 4, 2020

Retailer-supplier collaboration has improved, but there's more work to be done

Eighty-five percent of retailers surveyed by Coresight Research say collaboration has gotten better, but both sides cite data sharing, communication issues and a lack of trust as roadblocks.

By Jeff Wells • June 4, 2020

H-E-B establishes $1M fund to battle racial injustice

"Treating all people with dignity and respect is at the core of what unites us," the grocer's president, Craig Boyan, said in a video posted to Facebook.

By Krishna Thakker • June 4, 2020

Food Lion to acquire 62 stores from Southeastern Grocers

The deal coincides with an announcement from Southeastern Grocers that it will exit the Bi-Lo brand and seek strategic alternatives, including potential sales, for its remaining stores.

By Jeff Wells • June 3, 2020

Blue Apron collaborates with award-winning chef Tim Hollingsworth

The L.A.-based restaurateur will create exclusive recipes for the meal kit company that will include summer staples inspired by California cuisine and other flavors. 

By Krishna Thakker • June 3, 2020

Grocers scramble to protect workers and stores as protests continue

Supermarkets have shortened hours and closed stores in response to unrest and looting in cities across the country.

By Sam Silverstein • June 3, 2020