Inflation: Grocery prices reaccelerate, now 25% higher than pre-pandemic
Like the rest of inflation data, grocery prices are coming in hotter after slightly moderating last year. The cost of groceries remained flat in March and is up 1.2% year…
Stamford still waits for Whole Foods Market two years after announcement of new store
STAMFORD — Two years ago, Whole Foods Market announced a plan to open a store in Stamford. Since then, it has shared hardly any additional information about the project with local…
Here’s Why Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s Are Opening Convenience-Style Grocery Stores
Five years ago, Whole Foods quietly tested an idea. The massively popular grocer rolled out a smaller-sized store, something along the lines of a New York City bodega — the…
Future of shopping: Instacart debuts AI-driven ‘smart carts’ to NYC retailers
The future is in aisle five. Artificial intelligence-powered smart carts are rolling out in Big Apple supermarkets — and they do practically everything except cook the food. Full Story
Ahold Delhaize, Empire Cos are among global grocery companies forming tech investment fund
Five grocery companies operating around the world, including Ahold Delhaize and Sobeys’ parent Empire Cos., have formed a venture capital fund to invest in emerging grocery technologies. Full Story
Costco selling as much as $200 million in gold bars monthly, Wells Fargo estimates
Gold has turned into money for Costco, where yellow metal sales begun last year have turned into a cash cow for the big-box retailer. Full Story
Illinois launching grant program to help set up grocery stores in food deserts
According to Illinois officials, one in four residents lives in a food desert. Full Story
Behind the Continued Success of ALDI and Lidl
ALDI and Lidl have seen immense success in recent years thanks to their low prices, private labels, unique merchandising strategies and loyal customer bases. Full Story
Some Walmart shoppers could get up to $500 in cash from a class-action settlement
Some Walmart shoppers nationwide could soon get money back from the retailer, as part of a $45 million settlement it's paying to resolve a class-action lawsuit alleging deceptive business practices.…
Colorado measure would pull hard liquor and spirit sales away from grocers
Just over a year after Proposition 125 became official in the state of Colorado, lawmakers are already looking to change the scope of it, reports local media affiliate KUSA. Full…