Kroger looks to transform with 'Fresh for Everyone' campaign

The company's refreshed brand features a new logo, mass media ad campaign and inclusive messaging.

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 6, 2019

Fresh Thyme CEO Chris Sherrell departs

Former Meijer executive Gerald Melville will fill the leading role beginning Monday, nearly two weeks after the natural grocer announced plans to close three stores for poor performance. 

By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 1, 2019

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Industry, government take aim at food waste in the supply chain with formal commitment

A senior EPA official said the effort is intended to change industry "attitudes and apathy" around the issue of food waste and relieve some confusion around food recovery and donation liability. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019

Amazon unveils free grocery delivery

Just in time for the all-important holiday season, the e-tailer is waiving Amazon Fresh's $14.99 monthly fee for Prime members and offering free two-hour service.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 29, 2019

From BJ's to ButcherBox: A retired retailer finds new life in the startup world

Mike Billings thought he was done after 25 years running BJ’s meat and seafood department. Then he got an offer to help build a new operation from the ground up.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 29, 2019

Wegmans' Brooklyn store is the brand's biggest test yet

The cold and the rain didn't dampen enthusiasm on opening day, but keeping the excitement high in a fiercely competitive market will be a challenge for the iconic grocer. 

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2019

Fresh Thyme to close three stores next month

The natural grocer, which has expanded to 75 stores since its founding in 2012, will close two stores in Nebraska and one in Iowa in November following two other closures over the summer. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 23, 2019

On Special: Winco pizza

The Idaho-based grocer uses a proprietary sauce and scratch-made crust to create fresh pies at its in-store pizza shops. 

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 21, 2019

New Seasons Market creates microloan program

The grocer has introduced a fund for underrepresented business owners with plans to give loans between $5,000 and $25,000.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 14, 2019

Private label sales growing four times faster than national brands

A looming recession will only fortify store brands at a time when mass merchants and grocers have upped their game, says Coresight Research.

By Daphne Howland • Oct. 10, 2019

Natural Grocers upgrades meat and seafood

The refreshed counters will include a new labeling system and offer high-quality, exotic meats and seafood including yak, ostrich and mahi-mahi.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 9, 2019

Why retailers should target Latino shoppers with pork promos

These consumers, who represent almost $1.7 trillion in purchasing power, may gravitate to other protein sources if they can't get appropriate products for their traditional recipes, according to a report from the National Pork Board.

By Cathy Siegner • Oct. 7, 2019

Inside the store: Save Mart's flagship in central California

The prototype will feature a new in-store restaurant, farmstand-style produce department, house-smoked meats and a team of specialists in store departments.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 3, 2019

7 burning questions about Amazon's new grocery chain

The company has a blank slate to create a fresh, differentiated experience. But its success in a saturated industry is not guaranteed.

By Jessica Dumont , Jeff Wells • Oct. 2, 2019

Food distributor opens 1st on-site vertical farm

The facility, which will generate 50,000 pounds of produce annually, is the first of several that startup Square Roots will build for Michigan-based Gordon Food Service.

By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 1, 2019

Fresh departments draw consumers into stores, report says

Top-performing retailers are generating as much as 43% of their sales from perishable foods, according to Nielsen.

By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 1, 2019

Albertsons, Kroger commit to fair trade coffee

The grocers have pledged sustainable sourcing as part of Fair Trade USA's Sustainable Coffee Challenge, which aims to boost sales of certified coffee. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 30, 2019

Costco to sell plant-based burger made by Beyond Meat's former co-packer

The Better Than Beef Burger from Don Lee Farms will soon be available at the wholesale giant in six Western states, H-E-B outlets in Texas and other retailers.

By Cathy Siegner • Sept. 27, 2019

BrightFarms boosts presence with independent grocers

The hydroponic greens grower is partnering with produce distributor Crosset Company to supply products to more than 100 new grocery partners in Ohio. 

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 27, 2019

Amazon.com features personalized Whole Foods delivery promos

In 30 cities, Prime member transaction history from the natural grocer is being used to promote products for two-hour delivery on Amazon's main site. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 23, 2019

How Alaska's fishers protect wild seafood - And how retailers can benefit from telling their stories

There is no mistaking the value that the Alaska fishing industry (and the state as a whole) places in sustainability. It is a core belief that’s resulted in undeniable success.

Sept. 23, 2019

Stop & Shop to debut 'The Breadbot'

The retailer announced it will roll out the automatic bread maker at a store in Milford, Massachusetts.

By Krishna Thakker • Sept. 20, 2019

Whole Foods' CBD expansion reflects category 'explosion'

The natural grocer announced plans to distribute CBD products at stores in 13 more states, while experts at Groceryshop discussed the unprecedented growth and increasing use cases for the category. 

By Jessica Dumont • Sept. 20, 2019

Heinen's sees food prescriptions as the future of customer loyalty

At Groceryshop, chief innovation officer Chris Foltz said the chain will roll out a new app and an in-store nutrition counseling center aimed at helping customers treat and prevent health conditions.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 19, 2019

Impossible Burgers will launch at Gelson's Markets

The California grocer will sell the plant-based meat at all 27 stores, and Impossible said more retailer partners will be announced later this month. 

By Lauren Manning • Sept. 19, 2019