Bye-Bye to BI-LO – Owner Will Wind Down Grocery Chain
The owner of BI-LO sells nearly half the chain and announces plans to close or sell off the rest.
Grocery & Retail News
Shoppers and Stores Get Sloppier About Safety
Surveys show shoppers are becoming less concerned about safety in the grocery store.
Dollar Stores See Dollar Signs As Economy Slows
Dollar stores say the slowing economy, and their improved offerings, have been great for business.
Everyone Hates One-Way Aisles, And What Else We’ve Learned About the New Grocery Reality
Grocery shoppers want their stores to be clean – but they don’t particularly care for one-way aisles.
An Old Grocery Savings Program is New Again
At least one grocery chain is bringing back a savings program that proved popular during the last economic downturn.
Shoppers Abandon Their Favorite Grocery Stores
More shoppers are finding a new favorite grocery store, and may never switch back after the coronavirus pandemic is over.
A Misguided Coupon Policy Hurt It – But Coronavirus May Kill It
JCPenney will close stores and is noncommittal about coupons and sales, after filing for bankruptcy.
Case Closed: Mom Loses Lawsuit Over Boy’s Big Red Target Ball Fall
A judge finds in favor of Target, after a woman sued when her son fell off a big red ball outside the store.
Overspending, Overeating and Overstressed: This is How We’re Grocery Shopping During a Pandemic
Shoppers say they’re spending more lately, eating less healthy – and even getting into fights in stores.
Grocery Stores Are Already Starting to Return to “Normal”
Several grocery chains are beginning to ease up on restrictions imposed in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
