E-commerce

Grocery, mass retailers to up the ante in technology investment

By Russell Redman on Mar. 24, 2023

Digital transformation, operational efficiency and productivity are main drivers, with increased automation likely to disrupt workforce, new Incisiv research finds.

Walmart plans layoffs at its e-commerce fulfillment centers

By Heather Lalley on Mar. 23, 2023

The retailer said the cuts are necessary to “better prepare for the future needs of customers.”

Grocery eats up more ‘buy now, pay later’ online purchases

By Russell Redman on Mar. 22, 2023

BNPL orders jumped 40% for the retail grocery category in January and February, Adobe Analytics data show.

Kroger ushers in Ocado-automated warehouse for Denver market

By Russell Redman on Mar. 21, 2023

Larger customer fulfillment center announced over three years ago goes live in Frederick, Maryland.

Sobeys parent Empire sizes up financial hit from cyberattack

By Russell Redman on Mar. 21, 2023

Impact to third-quarter earnings estimated at $39 billion, but the actual total likely tops $50 million Canadian dollars or about $36.4 million in U.S. currency.

Citing 'uncertainty,' Amazon cuts another 9K jobs

By Timothy Inklebarger on Mar. 20, 2023

The latest layoffs follow an announcement at the beginning of the year that the retail giant would eliminate 18,000 positions.

Blue Apron CEO sees positive signs amid ‘challenging year’

Mar. 16, 2023

Improved meal ordering and customer metrics, plus operational efficiencies, provide bright spots alongside Q4 revenue decline and net loss.

Boxed considers potential bankruptcy filing

By Russell Redman on Mar. 15, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank collapse further squeezes online retailer’s liquidity as it continues to pursue a company sale.

Getir names Osman Yilmaz CFO

By Timothy Inklebarger on Mar. 15, 2023

Rapid online grocery delivery company says Yilmaz will oversee its financial operations and global financial strategy across nine countries.

Meijer becomes 1st retailer to expand access to Flashfood with SNAP EBT

By Diane Adam on Mar. 14, 2023

Shoppers can now use SNAP benefits on Flashfood at all Meijer supercenters and Meijer Grocery stores.

Page 1

1
2
3
4
5
…

Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Crime & Safety: When Prevention Isn't Enough

Feb. 22, 2023

The stresses of the ongoing pandemic, coupled with mounting economic uncertainty, social unrest and more have fueled a pressure cooker for grocery and convenience store customers and their employees.

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

How to win in fresh in 2023: Forget one-size-fits-all

Feb. 22, 2023

U.S. consumers in 2022 were nothing if not channel surfers. Tuned into a widening lineup of local retailers offering fresh food, consumers were willing to shop around and try new retailer categories as they sought to ease the pinch of grocery inflation, which stood at 11.8% in December.

Introducing WGB’s new grocery store opening map

Dec. 01, 2022

New store updates are important to our readers, so we’re adding a monthly feature to highlight them and demonstrate supermarket growth trends around the country.

Podcasts

Oct. 31, 2019

Listen in to WGB’s flagship podcast, 10 Items or Less, featuring insights from retailers and industry professionals.

Sign up for our e-newsletters

Nov. 20, 2017

Exclusive industry info and insights straight to your inbox

Like us on Facebook

Nov. 20, 2017

Your go-to resource for all things grocery