Kroger and Nuro have launched their autonomous grocery delivery service in Houston. The service will be available through two Houston Kroger stores, reaching customers residing in four local zip codes.
Kroger’s fourth quarter fell short of expectations, as the retailer asserted that 2018 was an investment year as it developed its Restock Kroger growth strategy initiatives.
Publix’s sales for the fourth quarter were $9.3 billion, a 3.8% increase from $8.9 billion in 2017. Comparable store sales increased 1.1%.
As it continues expanding its natural and organic food store format, Publix has selected new GreenWise Market locations in Odessa, FL, Nocatee, FL, and Lexington, SC.
Kroger is introducing Kroger Pay, a mobile payment solution that securely combines a customer’s payment and loyalty card information to create a faster checkout experience. The company is also launching a new Kroger Rewards debit card.
In its brief, “How U.S. Grocers Are Standing Up to Europe’s Hard Discounters,” Bain & Co. warns retailers in the U.S. not to underestimate Aldi and Lidl.
Publix has promoted director of manufacturing Doug Harris to vp/manufacturing, effective May 1, 2019.
Giant Food Stores is launching Giant Direct, Powered by Peapod. The new brand will debut in the city of Lancaster, PA, with the opening of its new e-commerce hub at 235 North Reservoir Street, on Tuesday, February 12.
After 38 years of dedicated service, Publix vp/manufacturing Jeff Stephens announced his decision to retire, effective May 1, 2019.
Kroger has promoted Stuart Aitken to the newly-created role of svp/alternative business, effective February 3.
Kroger has revealed its technology leadership succession plans after its chief information officer plans to retire.
Ralphs, a division of Kroger, has promoted Kendra Doyel to vp/merchandising.
Kroger has elected Ashok Vemuri to the company’s board of directors.
Stop & Shop will launch driverless grocery vehicles in the greater Boston area beginning in spring 2019.
Kroger’s chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen provided his outlook on the future of retail at the NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show in New York City during a keynote presentation themed, “Restocking the future: Kroger’s insatiable appetite to play and win the long game.”
Walmart has added four delivery companies to its network to help expand the retailer’s online grocery delivery options.
Albertsons Companies gained traction in its third quarter, as the supermarket retailer posted both store and online sales growth.
As it pursues fresh opportunities in food, Walmart revealed that it is conducting a test of a custom autonomous van delivery of groceries.
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Farhan Siddiqi as chief digital officer and member of the executive committee, effective January 28.
Kroger and Microsoft are partnering on the development of a new pilot program that is being touted by both companies as a connected store experience.