Outstanding Independents

2021 Outstanding Independent Awards

Progressive Grocer pays tribute to 21 exemplary retailers that rose to the occasion during challenging times, including one forward-looking concept that’s eager to expand

Coronavirus

What Retailers Should Know About PPE, Sanitation and COVID-19

Grocers need to take ever more innovative approaches to address the challenges of keeping the virus at bay

Technology

Getting Prices Right in 2021

New technology isn’t the only thing food retailers need for better optimization

Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Dollar Tree Is Opening a Pandemic Store Format

Company reports concept's success amid stellar Q4 comps
E-Commerce

Amazon Opens First Fresh Grocery Store Abroad

London store features "just walk out" tech
Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Albertsons Shows Off Obsession With Innovation

Test underway in northern California with new last-mile delivery vehicle featuring 120-pound capacity

Across consumer-packaged goods, upgrading to premium products is the largest growth driver for sales. Learn how to drive purchases of more premium brews and employ strategies that encourage shoppers to upgrade.

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Kroger Continues Digital Momentum as Sales Challenges Loom

Q4 digital sales up 118%, but 2021 guidance calls for negative identical-store sales
Target Keeps Pandemic Momentum Going

Retailer reports impressive Q4 comps
Sprouts Farmers Market to Open 20 Stores in 2021

Tally includes 10 locations in Florida and 4 offering new format
FASTER Act for Sesame Labeling Passes in Senate

Legislation would add sesame as a major allergen
Leading Meal Delivery Service Recruits Amazon Exec

Freshly appoints e-commerce veteran Anna Fabrega

VIDEO TOUR: AJ's Fine Foods Strengthens Community Ties

Long-awaited remodel in Phoenix, Ariz. takes a giant leap forward in freshness

Top Women in Grocery

In this year's Top Women class, you’ll see many examples of selfless giving across all three of our categories — Senior-Level Executives, Rising Stars and Store Managers — which this year contain a total of 350 Top Women spanning the grocery and food industries.

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