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Store design

Retailers

Harris Teeter Readies to Open 1st Converted Farm Fresh

Well-timed with the all-important holiday season, the Kroger division opens two new stores amid an aggressive store expansion and renovation program, including its largest store to date last week in New Bern, N.C.

Retailers

Giant Food Sets Expansion Plan

The Ahold Delhaize brand is planning one new store and 24 remodels as part of a two-year, $175 million program.

Retailers

Stop & Shop Goes Pint-Sized in Newton, Mass.

By Jon Springer on Nov. 30, 2018

The retailer's forthcoming outpost isn't a Bfresh, nor is it being described as a "small concept" or "neighborhood" store, but instead a compact expression of its new brand.

Retailers

Inside Stater Bros.’ Fresh-Forward Pasadena Store

By Natalie Taylor on Nov. 20, 2018

A fruit-cutting station and certified meat cutters are among the highlights of the retailer’s 26th Los Angeles-area location.

Retailers

Inside the 'Reimagined' Stop & Shop

By Jon Springer on Nov. 14, 2018

A new look and feel built around convenience, customization and automation is set to roll out chainwide.

Equipment & Design

Made From Scratch: Harvest Market

By Jon Springer on Nov. 05, 2018

Niemann Foods’ latest concept highlights the authentic connection between farmers and food, and the changing demands of its shoppers.

Retailers

Walmart Looks to Radical Supercenter Reinvention

By Jon Springer on Oct. 27, 2018

The retailer said it would look to transform parking lots and adjacent land behind new food, community and entertainment options.

Retailers

Lidl Widens Search for Sites

By Jon Springer on Oct. 26, 2018

New reports indicate the discounter could look at ground-floor urban commercial spaces and, in at least one site, a restaurant, but details are light.

Equipment & Design

Supermarkets Are Ready for a Redesign

By Phil Lempert on Oct. 17, 2018

The Lempert Report: The Amazon/Whole Foods effect could lead to a transformation of the conventional grocery store format.

Retailers

Inside Lazy Acres’ New Sensory Shopping Experience

By Natalie Taylor on Oct. 16, 2018

The natural market recently debuted its fifth location with experiential features such as a working beehive, instruction kitchen and wellness section.