Amazon's online grocery sales triple in Q2 as Prime spending swells

The e-tailer also tripled the number of locations offering grocery pickup as it quickly built up capacity during the pandemic.

By Jeff Wells • July 31, 2020

Blue Apron gains steam during COVID

The meal kit company reported its first profit since going public as it gained 20,000 new customers and saw order value and frequency rise. 

By Jessica Dumont • July 30, 2020

Albertsons Q1 sales moderate after hot start

The grocer recorded same-store sales of 27% after earlier reporting a 34% rise during the first eight weeks of the quarter.

By Jeff Wells • July 27, 2020

Grocery demand forecaster Shelf Engine raises $12M

The artificial intelligence startup, which helps food retailers order products based on anticipated consumer demand, plans to use the money to beef up its engineering staff.

By Sam Silverstein • July 27, 2020

Major chains reset pension agreements with the UFCW

Kroger, Albertsons and Stop & Shop tentatively agreed to withdraw from the union's main pension fund and establish variable annuity pension plans in its place.

By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2020

Misfits Market plans to double its e-commerce capacity

The company is using $85 million in new funding to staff up and open a new warehouse as COVID-19 drives demand.

By Jessica Dumont • July 22, 2020

Grocery sales decline in June as retail and restaurant options expand

The industry still posted a year-over-year sales gain of 11.7% as consumers remained heavily reliant on supermarkets amid the pandemic.

By Sam Silverstein • July 17, 2020

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

Uber buys Postmates in $2.65B deal

Uber Eats gains the fourth-largest food delivery company in the U.S. just weeks after its failed merger with Grubhub. 

By Julie Littman , Emma Liem Beckett • July 6, 2020

Grocers pull social media ads as pressure on Facebook mounts

Grocers including Albertsons, Southeastern Grocers and Target have joined a growing list of advertisers pressing social media platforms to combat hate speech.

By Sam Silverstein • July 1, 2020

USDA predicts grocery prices will see their largest annual increase since 2011

The average increase of 3% is due in part to the surge in demand for meat, poultry and fish caused by the pandemic.

By Krishna Thakker • June 29, 2020

U.S. coin shortage hits grocers hard

The National Grocers Association along with several other industry groups have called on the federal government to quickly address the issue. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 25, 2020

Online grocery startup Dumpling raises $6.5M

The Instacart competitor plans to invest the money in technology enhancements and tools that help gig workers start their own delivery services. 

By Jessica Dumont • June 18, 2020

Kroger's omnichannel investments pay off big in Q1

Store comps grew 19% and digital sales rose 92% as the grocer capitalized, both in stores and online, on the boom in at-home eating.

By Jeff Wells • June 18, 2020

Albertsons prices IPO below expected range

The grocery chain is going public at a price of $16 per share, lower than the $18-to-$20 level it had expected.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated June 26, 2020

Target sets $15 hourly starting wage

The retailer is meeting a goal it set three years ago to boost pay, and is adding temporary benefits during the pandemic like a bonus and paid leave.

By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2020

Albertsons ends 'appreciation pay' for employees

The chain will distribute a bonus based on the time employees worked between March 15 and June 13.

By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2020

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

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

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

Costco will revive store sampling this summer

The club retailer, which saw U.S. store traffic decline 2% in Q3, hopes to spur shopper interest by bringing back fundamental parts of its store experience.

By Jeff Wells • May 29, 2020

Why the pandemic was a windfall for (some) dollar stores

Sales and profit growth at Dollar General were explosive as customers stocked up and stayed close to home during the pandemic. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 29, 2020

Southeastern Grocers to open 8 Winn-Dixie stores in Florida

Four former Lucky's Markets and four Earth Fare locations will be converted to the southern grocery banner, with grand openings planned for later this year.

By Jessica Dumont • May 28, 2020

Imperfect Foods lands $72M in Series C funding

The money will go toward fueling the company's U.S. expansion, improving technology and increasing capabilities at fulfillment centers as demand surges during the pandemic.

By Jessica Dumont • May 20, 2020