Why shoppers are switching grocery stores for Thanksgiving

More than half of consumers told FMI they will change where they buy food for the holiday this year.

Instacart orders first Super Bowl ad as its marketing evolution continues

Sports marketing has been a focus for the grocery ordering platform since undergoing a brand refresh and appointing a new CMO a few years ago.

The Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target earnings point to shopper demands

While both retailers have grown their grocery offerings recently, Walmart fared much better in the third quarter — highlighting a key strategic difference between the retailers in the core department.

How grocers have implemented AI in 2024

While consumers may not see it, food retailers are increasingly using this technology to streamline employee communication, improve forecasting and more.

Walmart slashes US delivery costs by 40% per order

Increased automation and more efficient driver routes helped the retail giant accomplish the feat for the third consecutive quarter.

The Giant Company appoints new CFO

Will Regan, who has worked for the grocer since 2018, will be in charge of all of the company’s finance operations as well as real estate.

Hannaford offers coupons after multi-day online outage

The grocery chain is offering customers $10 off an order of at least $100 to build goodwill after its website and app were down for more than a week.

Instacart launching SNAP eligibility screener

The company says it’s the first online grocery platform to roll out this kind of tool, which lets shoppers see if they qualify for SNAP benefits and directs them to state resources. 

Trump’s tariff plan is likely to push up grocery prices, economists say

The U.S.'s reliance on food and beverages from abroad has grown over the years, creating a potentially significant exposure under the president-elect’s plan.

Inside the Store: Uncle Giuseppe’s brings Italy to Long Island

Numerous foodservice offerings and housemade products aim to cater to the dense Italian-American population in New York and New Jersey.

Target misses Q3 earnings expectations, lowers guidance

While the retailer’s food and beverage category grew in the low single digits in Q3, a deceleration in discretionary demand and multiple cost pressures caused headwinds.

Meijer to add nearly 500 electric charging stalls

The electric vehicle charging company plans to deploy up to 480 fast-charging stalls in as many as 60 of the retailer’s locations.

Walmart exceeds Wall Street expectations in Q3

The retailer’s food units reached their highest level in four years while e-commerce saw a significant bump.

Instacart, DoorDash tackle consumers’ grocery affordability concerns

The companies’ efforts come as the industry looks to make online shopping more appealing to price-conscious consumers.

Aldi expanding US headquarters

Three existing office buildings will undergo renovations and a fourth will be built on the grocer’s campus in Batavia, Illinois.

Trader Joe’s first unionized workers still don’t have a contract

More than two years after workers at the grocer's Hadley, Massachusetts, store voted to join Trader Joe’s United, the union has not finalized terms of their employment with the retailer, workers said.

$35K overtime salary threshold back in effect

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Labor’s 2024 rule exceeded the agency’s authority and is unlawful.

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Kroger plans Shop the Scene experience on Hulu for holiday campaign

Central to the effort is a 60-second spot, “The Case of the Disappearing Food,” that details how the act of sharing food can ignite the holiday spirit.

How in-store audio can kick-start retail media efforts

Co-founders of AI audio platform Qsic explain how in-store audio is a low-lift, inexpensive and quick way to tap into advertising.

Turkey could be upstaged by other meats this Thanksgiving: CoBank

The popular holiday item faces tightened supply and lower demand than in previous years, the bank said in a report.

The power of grocery brands that consumers ‘love’

Retailers with fan-favorite food brands see stronger loyalty and higher wallet share, Bain & Company found in a new report.

The Friday Checkout: A week later, Hannaford’s online outage continues

Parent company Ahold Delhaize has shared few details about the cybersecurity issue it’s battling. The outage is a stark reminder that grocers need strong cyber defenses.

Associated Grocers names new interim president, CEO

The company appointed David Politz, who has spent his entire career with the company, to the leadership role.

Stop & Shop battles bare shelves amid cybersecurity issue

This week, several of the chain’s locations had widespread out-of-stocks in the fresh departments.

Trader Joe’s took unlawful steps to stop employees from supporting unionization, NLRB rules

Preventing workers at a store in Hadley, Massachusetts, from wearing union insignia violated the National Labor Relations Act, an administrative law judge for the federal agency found.