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

Target's 141% digital growth during pandemic pushes sales and costs up

A booming top line masks the volatility in the retailer's business as the pandemic forced extreme changes on an incredibly short timeline. 

By Ben Unglesbee • May 20, 2020

UNFI delays sale of Shoppers and Cub Foods stores

The wholesaler paused the sale process and closures at the outset of the pandemic and expects to eventually earn a higher premium due to improved results at the stores.

By Jeff Wells • May 15, 2020

Grocery Outlet posts strong Q1 sales

Company executives said growth has continued during the second quarter, as customers are spending more per trip even though store traffic remains below normal.

By Sam Silverstein • May 12, 2020

Ahold Delhaize steps up e-commerce expansion as digital sales surge

The company said it will accelerate openings for home delivery warehouses and click-and-collect points as U.S. sales in the channel grew 42% in Q1.

By Jeff Wells • May 7, 2020

Sprouts records strong Q1 as it outlines long-term growth plan

The natural grocer intends to build smaller, less costly stores and focus on boosting sales among shoppers who are loyal to the chain.

By Sam Silverstein • May 6, 2020

Albertsons says 243% coronavirus e-commerce boom can become long-term growth engine

Online sales surged in Q1, and CEO Vivek Sankaran said the company is freeing up bottlenecks to capitalize on new customer sales.  

By Jeff Wells • April 30, 2020

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