Sodexo Brings 100 Food Hive Stores to College Campuses
Food service giant Sodexo plans to open nearly 100 "Food Hive" locations on campuses nationwide by 2026. The company has already started the process, aiming to launch about 30 new college convenience stores during the current 2024-25 academic year.
Walmart Wins on Grocery Sales but Not Customer Satisfaction
In a new survey of America's grocery stores, Walmart has emerged as the nation's leading grocery retailer, though not all the findings are positive for the retail giant. The study by Market Force Information, which surveyed more than 4,300 U.S. consumers, shows that Walmart's huge network of 4,606 retail locations helps secure its position ahead of competitors Kroger, ALDI, Costco, and Publix.
Amazon Fresh Expands Footprint to 60 Stores
Amazon Fresh, the online retail giant's grocery chain, has hit the 60-store mark after recently opening 10 new stores across the country, the company confirmed. The newly opened locations range from 31,000 to 59,000 square feet and include three stores in California, two in New York, and one each in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Online Grocery Sales Jump 28%, Hit $10.5 Billion in Single Month
Online grocery sales are booming like never before. Americans spent $10.5 billion on online groceries in October, a 28% increase over last year, according to a new Brick Meets Click/Mercatus Grocery Shopper Survey. It marked the second straight month that year-over-year gains topped 20%.
Instacart Brings AI Shopping Carts to Local Grocers Across 8 States
Your neighborhood grocery store is getting a high-tech upgrade. Several local and independent grocers across eight states are introducing artificial intelligence-equipped Caper Carts to make shopping smarter, faster and more personalized. Bowman's Market, Maurer's Market IGA, Neiman's Family Market, Queen's Price Chopper and Soelbergs Market are among the grocers rolling out the smart carts from Instacart.
The Fresh Market Expands with New Stores in Chicago and Maryland
The Fresh Market, the North Carolina-based specialty grocery chain, has strengthened its presence with two new locations – one in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood and another in Crofton, Maryland. The new stores, numbers 162 and 163 in The Fresh Market's portfolio, are open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Aldi, Walmart, Amazon, and Target Offer Thanksgiving Deals Under $5 Per Person
Major US retailers are serving up deals on Thanksgiving meals to help families celebrate without breaking the bank. With prices on holiday staples slashed, shoppers can enjoy a traditional feast for less than $5 per person at some stores.
Lidl Updates Brand to Win More US Customers
German discount grocer Lidl is getting a colorful makeover in the U.S. The company announced it has relaunched its brand to boost name recognition and set itself apart from rivals like Aldi. The new look, developed with ad agency MONO, spans everything from in-store signage to digital ads.
Amazon Tests Small-Format Grocery Concept in Chicago
Amazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.
Amazon Launches Budget-Friendly Grocery Brand 'Amazon Saver'
Amazon is launching a new private label brand called Amazon Saver, offering groceries and household staples at bargain prices. Most items will be priced at under $5, putting Amazon in direct competition with low-cost rivals like Aldi, Walmart, and Target.