Berkshire Hathaway takes more than $500M stake in Kroger

The firm run by Warren Buffet revealed a pickup of 18.9 million shares in the grocer.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 14, 2020

Ahold Delhaize beats earnings estimates as omnichannel momentum grows

Comparable sales for the company's U.S. business grew 2.3%, driven by online sales growth and continued strong performance from Food Lion and Hannaford.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 12, 2020

Pardon the Disruption: 5 takeaways from 2020's bankruptcy bonanza

Although they collectively ran less than 100 stores, Fairway Market, Lucky's and Earth Fare were significant companies that were supposed to be at the cutting-edge of consumer demand.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 7, 2020

Earth Fare files for Chapter 11 following failed negotiations to sell majority of stores

The company was in advanced talks to sell 33 stores and its headquarters to an unidentified party, but the deal fell through last week.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 5, 2020

Earth Fare to shutter all stores

The company expanded rapidly under private equity ownership but struggled to compete with conventional chains and the rising crop of specialty grocers.

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 3, 2020

Amazon's grocery delivery business surged in Q4

Home delivery orders through its Fresh service and Whole Foods Market stores more than doubled in the quarter.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 31, 2020

Lucky's Market founders to buy remaining 7 stores

A group led by Bo and Trish Sharon, who started the company in 2003, have agreed to acquire the locations.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 29, 2020

Lucky's Market files for bankruptcy

The company plans to close 32 locations in the coming weeks, and said Aldi and Publix have agreed to buy 11 stores.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2020

Fairway Market will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The retailer has agreed to an initial bid from Village Super Markets for up to five New York locations and a distribution center, and will sell off other locations in a court-supervised auction.

By Krishna Thakker • Updated Jan. 23, 2020

Lucky's Market to shutter most of its stores, reports say

The chain will close 32 of its 39 locations less than two months after Kroger ended its investment in the specialty grocer.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 21, 2020

Shoppers want to use mobile payment in stores

According to a survey by Blackhawk Network, more U.S. smartphone users want to pay for items in-store using their smartphone and loyalty points.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 15, 2020

WSJ: Albertsons plans to file for another IPO

The grocer and its private equity backer, Cerberus Capital Management, will decide within ‘weeks’ whether to make another public push, sources told the newspaper.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 13, 2020

Giant Food Stores to build 2nd e-commerce hub

The company will also construct two new stores and remodel 35 as part of a $114 million investment in its Pennsylvania operations.

By Jessica Dumont • Jan. 9, 2020

Albertsons' ID sales see boost from e-commerce, private brands

CEO Vivek Sankaran said the company also reduced debt to the point where it’s in the "right zone" for an eventual public offering.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 8, 2020

Save-A-Lot secures $138M to support transformation

The infusion of capital will reduce the discounter's debt by $400 million and strengthen operations.

By Krishna Thakker • Jan. 6, 2020

Shoppers Value parent company files for bankruptcy

The purchase and rebranding of six Winn-Dixie locations in 2018 created financial strain for JHJ Inc, which operates 12 grocery stores in Louisiana.

By Lauren Manning • Jan. 3, 2020

Groceryshop and Shoptalk acquired for $145 million

Hyve Group, a global trade show and conferences company, will now own the events and their founders will become majority shareholders.  

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 20, 2019

UNFI looks to West Coast for sales boost

The company missed profit estimates for Q1 but says it expects streamlined distribution in Washington and California to improve results.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 11, 2019

Kroger, Walgreens form group purchasing organization

The two retailers have deepened their partnership in order to reduce costs and boost efficiency. 

By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 11, 2019

New Seasons Market acquired by Good Food Holdings

The neighborhood grocer and its subsidiary, New Leaf Community Markets, will join a retail stable that includes Bristol Farms, Lazy Acres and Metropolitan Market. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 10, 2019

Dollar General continues to build out 'fresh'

The retailer said its DG Fresh strategy and efforts to add produce in stores are paying off, and will continue to expand next year.

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 6, 2019

Kroger exits Lucky's Market investment

The grocer says it no longer sees a pathway to “meaningful” growth through the tie-up, which kicked off three years ago.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 5, 2019

Checkout-free startup secures $30M in funding

Accel Robotics joins a growing number of companies touting technology that can deliver frictionless shopping experiences. 

By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 4, 2019

Walmart: 'Our strength is being driven by food'

The retail giant posted a 41% increase in e-commerce sales for the third quarter and noted momentum in its snacks, beverages and fresh food categories.

By Ben Unglesbee , Jeff Wells • Nov. 14, 2019

Kroger doubles down on Restock

Executives say the wide-ranging strategy is starting to pay off and admitted it initially "asked stores to do too much" — but not everyone is sold on the strategy.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 6, 2019