Grab Your Groceries and Go – Without Even Stopping to Pay
A new supermarket checkout system would use dozens of cameras to watch you as you shop, and charge you automatically for what you put in your cart.
Grocery & Retail News
Albertsons Monopoly is Back, With Big Prizes and Even Bigger Odds
The 2015 version of Monopoly is back at Albertsons-owned stores across the country, with big prizes but eye-popping odds against winning them.
Sold! Staples Buys Office Depot/OfficeMax for $6.3 Billion
Staples announces plans to purchase the combined Office Depot/OfficeMax, combining three once-competing office supply stores into one.
And Then There Was One? Staples Urged to Buy Office Depot
Another office supply store merger could be in the works, as investors urge Staples to buy out its last remaining rival.
Dollar Tree-Family Dollar Merger Is a Done Deal: So What Does it Mean For You?
A multi-billion-dollar dollar store realignment, as Family Dollar approves Dollar Tree’s takeover bid, rejecting Dollar General’s rival offer.
New Sensors Could Combat Shelf-Clearing
New “smart shelves” can alert store employees when a shelf has been emptied, and prompt them to restock right away.
Target to Hold Going-Out-of-Business Sale
Target announces it’s pulling the plug on its Canadian expansion, and closing all 133 stores there.
Why a Well-Loved Grocery Store Is Raising Prices 4% Overnight
A dramatic year for a family-owned grocery chain is coming to an inauspicious end, with the expiration of an unprecedented discount program.
Walmart Wants to Buy Your Gift Cards
Walmart is offering to buy your unwanted gift cards, and exchange them for gift cards you can use at Walmart instead.
Supermarket Shakeup for Millions of Safeway, Albertsons Shoppers
Ahead of their merger, Safeway and Albertsons announce the sale of 168 stores to new owners. Check out the complete list of stores changing hands.
