McKinsey: Five trends shaping U.S. groceryThe explosion of online grocery shopping is one key trend affecting the industry, according to McKinsey & Company. Your biggest competitor may not be AmazonEvery retailer is developing strategies to compete with Amazon, but another rival lurks in the background. Hy-Vee to rebrand four QT c-stores Hy-Vee Inc. will soon begin renovations on four QT convenience stores it has purchased in the Des Moines, Iowa, metro area. Harps Food Stores plays personalized tune for shoppers A regional supermarket chain is applying artificial intelligence to customer engagement. Instacart wants to hear from shoppers Instacart is introducing a virtual community for its customers. Expert Opinion: How Regional Grocers Can Win Against the Odds Regional grocers have a target on their back. Wegmans reduces waste in meat supply chain Wegmans Food Markets is using sustainable packaging for select meat products. Survey: Retail ‘winners’ view robotics differently A new survey from RSR Research indicates that retailers with higher sales growth are more likely to see robots as customer service tools. Survey reveals consumer purchase triggers Purchase behavior varies across different product categories, according to a new survey. Walmart Q4 comes up short — and so does outlook Walmart Inc. reported disappointing holiday results as a shorter shopping season and weak demand for toys, video games and apparel cut into its results. First Previous 295 296 297 298 299 Next Last