In the battle for America's grocery market, there's one clear winner

Amazon's inroads into the grocery space may not be enough to dethrone Wal-Mart, which will benefit from its network of nearly 4,700 U.S. stores in the years ahead, writes GYK Antler's Andrew Hemingway.

By Andrew Hemingway • May 18, 2017

Wal-Mart's e-commerce play brings big payoff in Q1

Wal-Mart's acquisition of Jet last year and of smaller players since then was evident in the retail giant's first quarter results, with e-commerce sales growing by more than 60%.

By Daphne Howland • May 18, 2017

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

Flowers Foods Q1 sales slip as bread market softens

The baked goods company reported selling 1.4% less, falling to $1.188 billion, but CEO Allen Shiver remained confident that business improvement measures will pay off. 

By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017

Grocers embrace in-store kiosks as tech advances

Supermarkets leverage areas that print coupons, offer nutritional information and recipe ideas, and enable quick-service deli ordering to enhance the shopping experience.

By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017

Jim Beam partners with White Coffee to create non-alcoholic drinks

The new beverages expand Jim Beam's product line that already includes barbecue sauce, hot sauce, pancake syrup and glazes.

By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017

Too many labels cause information overload for consumers

A recent survey found 77% of respondents rely on friends and family for both nutrition and food safety information.

By Keith Loria • May 18, 2017

Opening soon: Inside Lidl's blueprint to invade the US grocery market

At an event in New York Tuesday night, the much-hyped German retailer offered a taste of its low priced, quality goods — and previewed its strategy to stand out in the U.S.

By Megan Poinski • May 17, 2017

Mars, Nestle and other candy giants commit to cut calories in half of products by 2022

Backlash against sugar is one of the industry's top trends, and these five manufacturers will make many offerings 200 calories or less.

By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017

Ahold Delhaize named 'noteworthy' company for diversity

The grocer was the only one to be mentioned in DiversityInc.'s annual list, though it did not earn a Top 50 distinction. 

By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017

Target handily beats Q1 estimates as new strategy gains traction

But there’s much more to do, so real performance advances will take time, analysts say.

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2017

Wal-Mart experiments with tech-enhanced 'Next-Gen' stores

Supercenters in Texas and Florida feature revamped layouts and technology such as “Scan and Go” checkout and interactive screens that provide an “endless aisle."

By Daphne Howland • May 17, 2017

Investor sues to stop Tyson-AdvancePierre deal

The lawsuit claims the cheesesteak and sandwich maker omitted information investors need to decide whether to support the merger.

By Christopher Doering • May 17, 2017

H-E-B finds unique way to get shoppers involved in promoting products

The contest, which encourages shoppers to create a commercial featuring its Primo Pick items, is the latest effort by the grocer to involve its devoted customer base.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 17, 2017

Kraft Heinz's M&A plans focus on a target with global brands

The maker of Velveeta and Kool-Aid failed in its takeover of Unilever in February, but analysts expect the company to look elsewhere for another deal.

By Keith Loria • May 17, 2017

Albertsons offers to buy 19 Strack & Van Til stores from Central Grocers

The supermarket giant's subsidiary, Jewel Food Stores, is willing to pay $100 million for the locations, but could still be outbid in an auction.

By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017

Report: Retail is the most vulnerable industry to cyberattacks

Schnucks was the victim of a cyberattack in 2013, while Target, CVS and Costco are among the other companies to report security breaches.

By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017

Albertsons is the fastest-growing retailer in America

The supermarket operator, which owns Safeway and its namesake brand, is rumored to be looking to expand its footprint by purchasing Whole Foods or Sprouts.

By Emma Liem Beckett • May 16, 2017

Independent grocers hit by falling sales

The sector is expected to face consolidation due to challenging competition from both online and new brick-and-mortar retailers, study finds.

By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017

Bucking industry shift, Sanderson Farms vows to keep using antibiotics

Tyson Foods, Perdue Farms and Butterball all have introduced products from animals raised without the controversial drugs, or vowed to end the practice altogether.

By Keith Loria • May 16, 2017

Anheuser-Busch to invest $2B in US brewing operations

The expenditure program will upgrade the company's brewery and distribution projects, product packaging, innovative initiatives and sustainability efforts.

By Christopher Doering • May 15, 2017

Can Whole Foods' new board and strategy appease investors?

Through a series of shakeups, the natural grocer vows to make big changes.

By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017

Whole Foods teams up with Salted meal kits

The startup known for its packaging and simple how-to directions will be the second branded kit available on the natural grocery's shelves.

By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017

Kroger's CFO talks expansion, meal kits and private label strategy

Its investments in formats that range from c-stores to massive multi-department stores have given the retailer an edge in the ever-changing grocery space. 

By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017

Comp store sales drop at Albertsons in Q4

As the company that is rumored to be pursuing takeovers of Sprouts or Whole Foods prepares for a potential IPO, it posts a net loss of $131 million in the last year. 

By Keith Loria • May 15, 2017

PepsiCo targets the millennial generation with cinnamon-flavored soda

The new drink is the latest limited-edition item to be introduced by the beverage giant, with dozens introduced around the world to appeal to local tastes. 

By Caroline Macdonald • May 15, 2017