Amazon Go store opens in NYC, accepts cash
The opening of the Amazon Go store last week in New York City represents the chain’s 12th location, and the first to accept cash. The 1,300 square foot store is located in downtown Manhattan, across from One World Trade Center and on the second level of an...Sprouts plans 13 more stores for the second half of the year
Sprouts Farmers Markets announced that it plans to open 13 stores in six states during the second half of 2019. Openings are slated for Virginia, Florida, California, Maryland, North Carolina and Arizona.The company recently opened it’s first Pennsylvania store...Giant opens six stores in four states
Giant Food Stores announced last month that it opened six new stores in four states. Five of the stores were Shop n’ Save stores that Giant converted to Martin’s Food Markets, and one was a newly constructed Giant to replace a closed store nearby.Giant...Walmart wins bid for liquor license in PA
Walmart submitted the top bid for a restaurant liquor license earlier this year for a store in South Union Township in southwestern Pennsylvania. It’s the first liquor license in PA for Walmart, assuming the company files the required application and is awarded...Amazon still dominant, but competitors gaining ground
Nielsen reported recently that Amazon’s e-commerce lead is shrinking as major brick-and-mortar retailers like Target, Walmart and Kroger – along with e-grocery company Instacart – have outpaced Amazon in percentage growth of online consumer packaged...Lidl applies for $9.5 million in PA redevelopment grants
It was revealed last month that Lidl is seeking $9.5 million in Pennsylvania redevelopment grants for six stores, three of which are planned for Philadelphia – South Columbus Blvd. in South Philly, Butler Street in Port Richmond, and Roosevelt Blvd. in Northeast...Lyft to expand Grocery Access Program
Lyft announced recently that is plans to expand its Grocery Access Program, which provides affordable rides to grocery stores for families in underserved areas.After a successful pilot program in Washington, D.C., the effort will spread to 14 more markets: Atlantic...Walmart to spend $83 million on PA remodels this year
Walmart announced last month that it plans to spend approximately $83 million this year to remodel 15 Pennsylvania stores. Stores set for improvements include locations in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Quakertown, among others.The $83 million planned for Pennsylvania...Artificial Intelligence on display at Walmart lab in Long Island Neighborhood Market
Walmart opened its new Intelligent Retail Lab last week inside a 50,000 square foot Neighborhood Market grocery store in Levittown, NY, which is on Long Island. According to the company, the store will test new, innovative ideas with the help of artificial...By David Goodman
