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

Blue Apron stock soars amid pandemic

The struggling meal kit company could be poised for a revival as coronavirus sweeps the nation and consumers look for alternatives to restaurant and grocery delivery.

By Jessica Dumont • March 19, 2020

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Reeling from outbreak, Seattle announces grocery vouchers

Several thousand families who rely on public assistance will receive $800 to help them buy groceries at Safeway amid the coronavirus pandemic.  

By Jessica Dumont • March 18, 2020

Coronavirus concerns drive huge sales growth for pantry staples

As U.S. consumers prepare for long isolation periods to slow the spread of the virus, Nielsen says the nation is in a potentially transformative pattern.

By Megan Poinski • March 17, 2020

IGA looks to China operations for coronavirus guidance

Chinese supermarkets stretched to the limit by the crisis offer a glimpse of the challenges and solutions that grocers in the U.S. face.

By Sam Silverstein • March 16, 2020

Dollar General to accelerate grocery initiatives

The dollar retailer plans to double the scale of its DG Fresh self-distribution program and roll out produce to more stores than it previously forecast.

By Jeff Wells • March 13, 2020

Hy-Vee to replace Market Grilles with Wahlburgers

The company's 21 full-service restaurants will transition to the popular burger brand by this summer.

By Krishna Thakker • March 12, 2020

Retailers address store sanitization as coronavirus concerns mount

Companies like Walmart, Target and H-E-B are ramping up cleaning and pick-up efforts as consumers both stockpile products and avoid stores.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 11, 2020

Tops Markets to close Orchard Fresh store

Despite the grocer's plans to capitalize on the specialty wave, the concept never expanded beyond its single location in New York.

By Krishna Thakker • March 5, 2020

Kroger shutters Fresh Eats MKT concept

The convenience store fresh format debuted in 2017 but never got off the ground. Both stores in Columbus, Ohio, will close on Wednesday.

By Jessica Dumont • March 4, 2020

Online grocery shopping spikes on coronavirus fears

Amazon Fresh and Prime Now have experienced significant delays, while Instacart’s sales growth rate has increased tenfold over the past three days.

By Jeff Wells • March 3, 2020

Expo West postponed amid coronavirus fears

New Hope Network plans to announce a new date for the show in mid-April and has set up a rebate fund of $5 million to help small businesses impacted by the change. 

By Lillianna Byington • March 3, 2020

Specialty grocers aren't looking so special anymore

On the heels of three rapid-fire bankruptcies, experts say companies need to take a hard look at their positioning in the marketplace and realize the days of blazing nationwide growth may be over.

By Jessica Dumont • March 2, 2020

Target boosts deli offering with Boar's Head

The retailer will roll out grab-and-go salads, sandwiches, sliced meats and cheese from the popular deli brand in up to 200 stores this year.

By Jessica Dumont • March 2, 2020

Whole Foods predicts 2020's top beauty trends

Blue light defense and glycolic acid will be hot this year, according to the company's buyers, as shoppers increasingly seek out products free from synthetic ingredients.

By Krishna Thakker • March 2, 2020

Costco adding membership requirement to food courts, reports say

The retailer has posted signs outside numerous stores stating the change will be effective March 16.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 25, 2020

On Special: Kings Food Markets' meat department

As competition from discounters and conventional shops heats up, the gourmet grocer relies on unique selections like Wagyu beef and petite strip roasts to stand out.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 24, 2020

Wegmans revs up delivery to Manhattan

The grocer had previously delivered just to customers in Brooklyn, where it opened its first New York City store last fall.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 14, 2020

Meijer opens sushi restaurant and craft beer bar

The new concept serves beer from local Bell's Brewery to accompany chef-made rolls and non-sushi dishes like Asian chicken wings.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 13, 2020

Grocers fail customers on food recalls, report says

Only four of 26 major grocery chains offer sufficient public information about their recall policies, according to the U.S. Public Interest Research Group. 

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 13, 2020

Wegmans to carry specially bred produce

Row 7, a seed company co-founded by celebrity chef Dan Barber, has partnered with the grocer to sell badger flame beets and a unique variety of squash. 

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 10, 2020

Pardon the Disruption: 5 takeaways from 2020's bankruptcy bonanza

Although they collectively ran less than 100 stores, Fairway Market, Lucky's and Earth Fare were significant companies that were supposed to be at the cutting-edge of consumer demand.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 7, 2020

GrubMarket continues acquisition tear

The West Coast e-grocer has acquired Organic Harvest Network to expand its supply from local, organic produce farmers.

By Jessica Dumont • Feb. 6, 2020

Farmstead expands its Refill & Save program

The auto-replenishment program, which offers savings on certain staple products, is now available to same-day and weekly delivery shoppers.

By Krishna Thakker • Feb. 4, 2020

5 keys to understanding what millennials want in sustainable packaging

Sustainable packaging is more important to millennials than any other generation. Grocery retailers who can meet the needs of millennials will be rewarded.

Feb. 4, 2020