Meal kit makers continue to evolve amid sales surge

Sun Basket just rolled out a line of ready-to-heat meals that can be prepared in about six minutes. 

By Krishna Thakker • Aug. 13, 2020

Inside the store: Safeway's Capitol Hill location in Washington, DC

The grocer's first new store in the city since 2014, which opened Wednesday morning, features a walk-in wine cellar, specialty popcorn shop, raw oyster bar and 200 types of cheese.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 12, 2020

Schnucks expands restaurant partnerships

The grocer has tapped several St. Louis eateries run by Black restaurateurs as it looks to add more grab-and-go options for shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • July 31, 2020

McDonald's to exit more than 100 Walmart stores

The fast food giant plans to close 200 underperforming outlets, more than half of which are inside Walmart locations.

By Jessica Dumont • July 29, 2020

Wegmans is permanently closing its Pub restaurants

The retailer announced it will close all 12 locations across three states to focus on adding new quick-service meal options.

By Jeff Wells • June 30, 2020

Grocers ponder the future of their self-service stations

More than three months after shutting down, salad bars and hot bars are burning a hole in retailers' bottom lines. Getting them up and running safely and profitably is a major challenge, according to retailers, consultants and other sources.

By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • June 25, 2020

In-store meal kits are poised for a rebound

The format could yet prove its value as people continue to cook at home during the pandemic and new models emerge.

By Jessica Dumont • June 1, 2020

Target, Walmart and other stores damaged during protests

Grocers including Kroger, Cub Foods and Vons also had locations damaged over the weekend as looting and protests roiled cities across the U.S.

By Krishna Thakker • June 1, 2020

Bob Mariano launching new Chicago grocery chain

The longtime supermarket executive is jumping back into the business five years after selling his namesake chain to Kroger.

By Sam Silverstein • May 19, 2020

Meal kit sales are cooking amid the pandemic

HelloFresh nearly doubled its U.S. customer count in Q1, while restaurants like Chick-fil-A and Denny's are rolling out pre-portioned meals for pickup and delivery.

By Sam Silverstein • May 5, 2020

From the desk of Shipt Chief Operating Officer, Bridget Fruit

The grocery industry is facing a challenge never experienced before – how do we serve communities, expedite the supply chain and keep shelves stocked, all while keeping patrons and employees safe?

By Bridget Fruit • May 4, 2020

Hy-Vee adds hot meals to curbside pickup

The grocer will now offer a variety of take-and-bake and freshly prepared meals through its Aisles Online ordering platform as more customers turn to takeout. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 13, 2020

Panera, Subway sell groceries to fight coronavirus sales slump

Restaurants are opening up new revenue streams by offering pantry items — from bread to milk — and trying to alleviate shopper frustrations over long online grocery wait times. 

By Emma Liem Beckett • April 8, 2020

H-E-B adds restaurant meals to prepared foods sections

The grocer has teamed up with local restaurateurs in San Antonio and Houston to support their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

By Jessica Dumont • April 6, 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

Grocers need to improve foodservice to win meal dollars, report says

Retailers need to think more like restaurants and make changes to its offerings to remain competitive, according to recommendations from Kearney and FMI.

By Jessica Dumont • March 5, 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

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

This year's Super Bowl promises to bring more shoppers online

Demand for game day eats could drive first-time customers to make purchases from services including Instacart, Shipt and Amazon Fresh.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 29, 2020

Amazon Go will soon offer hot food and fountain soda

A San Francisco location recently closed for renovations and informed customers it's adding more meal and beverage options, including espresso.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 28, 2020

Publix's new digital deli counter to deliver customized sandwiches

The grocer is partnering with Instacart to deliver its popular subs and other made-to-order deli offerings to shoppers.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 23, 2020

On special: Albertsons' in-store bar

Talon Tap & Spirits serves up signature cocktails, made-to-order food and weekly events at the retailer's Meridian, Idaho flagship.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 21, 2020

Demand for prepared foods jumped 11%, report says

Two-thirds of consumers purchase prepared foods at least three times per month compared to only 55% in 2017, according to Technomic.

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 7, 2020

Mariano's focuses on store updates in lieu of expansion

Kroger has spent $150 million remodeling stores since acquiring the brand four years ago, and plans to spend $20 million this year to touch up around 15 more. 

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 7, 2020

6 grocery trends to watch in 2020

Simplifying apps, evolving in-store dining and expanding micro-fulfillment will be on the menu for retailers in the year ahead, experts say.​

By Jeff Wells , Jessica Dumont , Krishna Thakker • Jan. 6, 2020