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DoorDash brings alcohol delivery to New Jersey

Peyton Bigora — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 17:21:00 -0500

As the e-commerce company continues to expand its alcohol marketplace to new states, it’s focusing on the steps it’s taking to prevent underage drinking.

On Special: Consumers ready to gobble up Thanksgiving turkeys

Peyton Bigora — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 14:35:01 -0500

Despite inflation having an unwelcome seat at feasts this year, consumers are “not skimping” on serving the iconic holiday bird, a Butterball executive said in an interview.

Sprouts expands partnership with Phoenix coffee chain

Peyton Bigora — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 09:26:00 -0500

Following a successful pilot, the grocer has opened a Press Coffee bar in a store in Scottsdale, Arizona, and plans to bring the concept to three more locations in the city during the coming weeks.

Publix names Kevin Murphy as next CEO

Sam Silverstein — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:58:40 -0500

Murphy will replace current CEO Todd Jones, who is slated to become the grocer's executive chairman, on Jan. 1.

Farm bill extension continues prohibition on EBT processing fees for SNAP purchases

Catherine Douglas Moran — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

The National Grocers Association praised the continued pause on the fees even as it advocates for a permanent end to them.

Publix’s holiday meal bundles available for delivery through Instacart

Peyton Bigora — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:03:28 -0500

The heat-and-serve meals build on the trend of food retailers bringing convenience to shoppers this holiday season.

Kroger shared sensitive customer health data without permission, lawsuit claims

Sam Silverstein — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 08:53:16 -0500

The grocer is facing a federal class-action suit alleging that the company added code to its web servers that secretly sent people’s private information to Facebook’s parent company Meta.

The Friday Checkout: Health and wellness trends to watch in 2024

Grocery Dive Staff — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 17:23:47 -0500

Specialty distributor KeHe predicts a growing emphasis on functionality, convenience and clean ingredients among consumers.

NRF releases 4 principles for AI use in retail

Tatiana Walk-Morris — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:18:00 -0500

The organization is providing a framework to encourage the proper application of artificial intelligence technology.

Save Mart adds DoorDash as delivery provider

Catherine Douglas Moran — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0500

The partnership builds on the regional grocer’s efforts to expand its reach through third-party delivery providers.