Retailers

The latest news and analysis of U.S. grocery, mass, drug, discount and club retailers, including financial, executive leadership and mergers and acquisitions.

Lidl Commits to U.S. as Focus Sharpens

By Jon Springer on May 04, 2018

Details remain light, but a course correction will continue amid strong parent financials.

Ready or Not, Here Comes Menu Labeling

By Meg Major on May 04, 2018

The new federal mandate begins on May 7, and now requires restaurants and grocery stores with 20 or more locations to comply or face fines and penalties.

How Grocery Hybrids Stack Up

By Jon Springer on May 04, 2018

The changing customer and virtual threats are prompting food retailers to curtail traditional avenues of capital investments in favor of innovating with bold new partnerships and unexpected deals.

Food Lion Earmarks $168M for Norfolk Upgrades

By Natalie Taylor on May 04, 2018

The retailer will refresh 105 stores for design and product assortment, and it plans to hire 5,000 new associates.

Mom's Organic Market Buzzing With 'Bee-Commerce'

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 03, 2018

The "BeeSA" program allows customers to order colonies straight to their local store.

Southeastern Grocers, Stater Bros. Improve Pharmacy Services

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 03, 2018

The initiatives include customized care through Pathstone Health and an expanded generics program.

Sprouts Trims Outlook on Sagging Produce Prices

By Jon Springer on May 03, 2018

Weaker-than-expected inflation is emerging as a theme in reporting retailers' quarterly performance.

A&P Brands Sold to Mystery Buyer

By Jon Springer on May 02, 2018

The new owner may "continue the legacy" of defunct banners, the broker of the deal said.

Online Sales Growth to Further Pressure Profits: Study

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 02, 2018

E-commerce is projected to reach 8% of total sales by 2022, according to Brick Meets Click.

SpartanNash Introduces Prescription Packaging Program

By Rebekah Marcarelli on May 02, 2018

The free Timely Meds service is geared toward customers who take multiple medications.

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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.

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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.

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