Younger shoppers need additional guidance when they fire up the briquettes, so retailers might provide pre-seasoned meats, or videos showing preparation ideas. Millennials also seek new experiences, so some stores offer special “limited-time only” meat blends in during prime grilling season . . . READ MORE

Schnuck Markets Inc. plans to open a new small-format store in Warrenton, Mo., this fall and close two under-performing stores in Rockford, Ill., this summer. Emphasizing fresh departments, the small format will enable customers to navigate the store more easily, according to chairman . . . . READ MORE

Kroger unveiled its new Scan, Bag, Go program, a new technology that allows customers to scan their own groceries for quicker shopping, in metro Atlanta Tuesday morning, April 16. The service is another way for customers to shop, alongside online ordering, traditional checkout lanes and home delivery. . . . READ MORE