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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Grocery AI is in full hype mode right now
The fast-evolving technology was the focus of this year’s Groceryshop. But amid all the optimism, key executives sounded notes of caution.
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New in-store software solutions will give grocers and CPG brands a live view of every store, so shelves stay stocked and customers can find what they need
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Costco trumps Aldi in grocery value perception, data shows
While the club retailer enjoys an overall advantage over the discounter, the gap varied based on people’s age, analytics firm YouGov found.
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PCC to open 17th store
The grocery co-op’s newest location is set to debut in mid-October in Seattle’s Madison Valley district.
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Instacart and DoorDash wrestle with online grocery’s growing affordability problem
Cost concerns have long challenged e-grocery, and addressing the issue is becoming more urgent as consumer price sensitivity rises, executives of the companies said.
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How Sam’s Club gives shoppers a say in what it sells
The club retailer frequently taps into its Member’s Mark Community of more than 200,000 shoppers to weigh in on everything from new products to the checkout experience.
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Albertsons names new regional president
Ken Rinaldi has assumed the role of regional operating president of the grocer’s newly formed East Region.
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Kroger’s AI focus is on ‘flexibility and control,’ digital chief says
From bridging the digital and physical shopping worlds to further ramping up effective personalization, the grocer’s chief digital officer delved into the company’s priorities.
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How Schnucks brought its AI shopping assistant to life
The Midwestern grocer wanted to help its shoppers solve the eternal question of “what’s for dinner?” But first, it had to clean up its data.
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Aldi temporarily shaves prices on selected products
Almost a third of the items in the discounter’s everyday in-store assortment are now less expensive than they were in 2025, according to the grocer.
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Aldi to roll out first ready-made meals line
The collection of single-serve and family-size meals adds a new dimension to the discount grocer’s lineup of store brand products.
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Grocery inflation is primed to rise
Elevated fuel costs could soon start to wear down retailers and suppliers that have so far kept price increases contained for many products, industry experts said at an FMI briefing.
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GLP-1 drugs put $73B in global food value at risk, report finds
PepsiCo’s Lay’s is the most exposed food brand, with Doritos, Hershey’s, Cheetos, Kellogg’s and Reese’s also vulnerable, Brand Finance determined.
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ColumnNumber Sense: Major grocers see identical-store sales growth wither away
The nation’s largest supermarket operators have all struggled to maintain momentum over the past few quarters, underscoring the tough conditions the industry is facing.
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How Kroger is reshaping its C-suite
After welcoming Greg Foran as its CEO in February, the grocer has ushered in new top executives, including leaders who worked alongside Foran at Walmart.
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Wegmans invests $110M in its supply chain
The grocer is building a new facility in its home base of upstate New York and consolidating operations to limit its reliance on third-party providers.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Kroger looks to energize its low-price image
The grocery chain has stopped selling Red Bull’s products at some banners as it works with suppliers “to keep prices affordable.”
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Costco now offers nationwide delivery on Uber and DoorDash
The wholesaler expanded its partnerships with both e-commerce providers at a time when same-day delivery is resonating with its shoppers.
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Schnucks offers ‘affordable indulgence’ with new Italian store brand
The regional grocer’s newest private label line includes over 40 items sourced from Italy.
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Inside the market where Kroger and Giant Eagle will likely be under the antitrust microscope
The grocers have a combined market share of more than 64% in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to data from analysis firm RetailStat.
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Amazon boosts minimum hourly starting wage to $20
The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery discounts.
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Food Lion accelerates store fleet expansion
The Ahold Delhaize banner plans to debut six locations across the Carolinas and Georgia before year-end, bringing its total new store openings in 2026 to 10.
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August was ‘a very tough month’ for grocery unit sales
The month saw widespread volume declines, particularly in fresh foods like meat, produce and bakery, according to Circana data prepared by 210 Analytics.
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Natural Grocers eyes Texas for long-term growth
The specialty grocer is reincorporating from Delaware to Texas, citing its existing footprint plus future expansion plans within the Lone Star State.
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Price Chopper/Market 32 launches low-price campaign
The grocer emphasized that discounts on more than 1,000 products are not “short-term deals” and represent nearly every store department.
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Harris Teeter to spend $253M to upgrade, expand Charlotte-area stores
The Kroger-owned grocer plans to develop three new locations in the Carolinas as part of the project.
