Grocery Outlet achieves $1B in net sales amidst digital transition headwinds

The discounter’s third-quarter results took a hit from inventory issues due to the recent switch to new systems. 

Gerrity’s completes conversion to The Fresh Grocer format

Ten supermarkets in Northeastern Pennsylvania underwent the transition over 10 weeks after the family-owned grocer announced the rebrand in June.

Foodservice ‘renaissance’: How grocers are spicing up their deli and premade meals

As supermarkets increasingly replace restaurant meals, they’re looking to offer better prices alongside flavor innovation, deals and new shopping experiences.

Sprouts orders up Instacart’s FoodStorm system

The partnership comes at a time when the specialty grocer aims to modernize its holiday inventory management ahead of the holiday season. 

Ahold Delhaize’s chief sustainability officer to retire

The grocer plans to create a dedicated sustainability role on its executive committee after Jan Ernst de Groot, who also serves as the company’s chief legal officer, departs next May.

Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving plans but are seeking more savings

Price-conscious consumers say they’re willing to dig deeper to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table, but grocers still need to help them along with smart discounts, Circana noted in a report.

Lidl joins the Thanksgiving discount battle

The discounter’s under-$30 meal includes a 13-pound frozen turkey along with pumpkin pie ingredients and a variety of sides such as sweet potatoes, rolls and baby carrots.

Amazon closing brick-and-mortar apparel stores as it steps up grocery focus

The closures involve just two locations, but represent a further retreat from non-grocery brick-and-mortar retail.

Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

New Seasons Market starts sensory-friendly shopping hour

For one hour a week, the West Coast grocer’s stores will not play music and will reduce announcements in an effort to create a more inclusive environment for shoppers.

The Friday Checkout: In-store bank branches are cashing out

Banks closed more than a tenth of their branches in retail stores like supermarkets during the 12 months that ended June 30, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis.

Instacart’s Caper Carts to replace ‘majority’ of shopping carts at indie grocer

Geissler’s Supermarkets will roll the artificial intelligence-powered carts out to all seven of its Northeastern stores over the coming months.

Consumers want grocers to use AI to help them save money, Dunnhumby finds

More than half of participants in the firm’s latest Consumer Trends Tracker said they share their information with grocers to redeem rewards, up 4 percentage points from earlier this year.

Target brings Thanksgiving meal for under $25 to the table

The retailer’s four-serving feast includes a 10-16 pound turkey at less than $1 per pound and various sides for less than $5 each.

UNFI hires new retail chief

The company has named former Rite Aid executive Andre Persaud as president and CEO of the division that oversees its Cub and Shoppers Food Warehouse banners.

Raley’s launches sampling box for loyal customers

The quarterly gift box shipments will include an assortment of around 20 products to help introduce new products to “top tier” customers of the grocery chain.

Sprouts revises 2024 store count expansion plans

The specialty grocer plans to open 35 new locations next year rather than 40, the company’s CFO said Tuesday during an earnings call.

Sprouts names new CFO

Curtis Valentine, who currently serves as the retailer’s senior vice president of finance, will take over as finance chief on Jan. 1 following the retirement of current CFO Chip Molloy.

On Special: Retailers look to scare up strong candy sales this fall

Halloween alone drives around $6 billion in confectionary retail sales annually, but inflation may spook shoppers out of purchasing sweets this year.

How grocers can boost their ESG reporting

A new analysis of 82 food retailers identifies gaps in how companies share progress and goals on environmental, social and corporate governance issues — and gives advice for improvements. 

Publix accused of not paying hourly managers for overtime work

The Florida-based retailer is facing a collective action lawsuit that claims the chain required some of its workers to handle tasks before and after their shifts without compensation.

Walmart invests over $500M to upgrade 117 stores

The big-box retailer will devote more than $9 billion over two years to modernize over 1,400 stores across the U.S.

Order up! How grocers are replicating the restaurant experience in retail

As the gap widens between grocery and restaurant prices, food retailers see an opportunity to turn up the heat on their made-to-order meals to lure cost-conscious consumers.

Gelson’s debuts ‘exclusive’ wine club

The Southern California grocer’s new program offers four package options, including three white wines for $200 or six bottles with a mix of red and white for $450.  

NLRB finalizes joint employer rule

The National Grocers Association and FMI both said they are disappointed with the rule, with the former claiming it could put small grocers at risk of increased litigation and higher labor costs.