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Q&AWhat Heritage Grocers’ new CEO is prioritizing
David Hinojosa wants the Hispanic grocery company to get better at the fundamentals while ramping up omnichannel capabilities and private brands.
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Sponsored by ToastAI in grocery retail: Adoption is easy. Trust is hard.
Approximately 93% of grocers are already experimenting with AI—but trust, not technology, is what's driving adoption.
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Giant Eagle temporarily lowers prices on 300 items
The grocery chain said the reductions, which last through Labor Day, average 10%.
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Northeast grocer taps into social media-driven candy trend
DeCicco & Sons, which is making Swedish pick-and-mix candy available through a pilot with sweets maker CandyKing, says it is the first U.S. supermarket operator to embrace the concept.
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Grocers are quickly embracing AI, research shows
More than two-thirds of food retailers polled by FMI in early 2026 said they employ the technology, compared with 47% a year ago.
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UNFI names new COO as it shakes up C-suite
The changes, which include promoting Matteo Tarditi to president and chief operating officer, aim to help align the distributor’s “leadership structure with the next chapter of UNFI’s value creation strategy,” CEO Sandy Douglas said.
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Rapid delivery cements itself as a ‘mainstream’ grocery option, report says
The fulfillment method has established a loyal user base that uses it for a full range of household purchases, Coresight found.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Will Giant Eagle keep its personality under Kroger?
The nation's largest supermarket operator will need to strike a careful balance to avoid diminishing the Pittsburgh-based chain's distinct look and feel.
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Brookshire Brothers rolls out AI tool for planning promotions
The Texas-based grocer said the tech implementation will help it better execute deals and measure their performance.
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Deep DiveAre grocers making smart investments in back-end AI?
Retailers should lean into tech partnerships to alleviate operational pain in the short term, but they should also lay the rails for agentic operations, experts said.
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5 things to know about the Kroger-Giant Eagle deal
The deal comes as both grocers are zeroing in on price investments and upgrading their store experiences.
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The Giant Company zips ahead with store fleet updates
The Ahold Delhaize USA banner has announced at least four store openings, three store renovation plans and a grand re-opening since the start of 2026.
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Ocado details exit plan for CEO
Tim Steiner, who has led the U.K.-based automated fulfillment-technology supplier since 2000, will give up his position during the company's 2028 fiscal year and remain an advisor until 2029.
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Walmart cuts prices on groceries and other goods
The initiative includes ground beef, which received a nearly 12% price decrease, as well as Lay’s chips and private label foods.
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OpinionRetail no longer runs on a weekly clock. Grocers must pivot.
Opportunities and risks that once unfolded over weeks can now emerge and dissipate within days, writes John Lin of SymphonyAI.
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Rhode Island blocks grocers from keeping competitors out after they leave
The state follows Washington state in enacting legislation prohibiting a practice that lawmakers claim leads to food deserts.
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Kroger names new chief people officer
The grocery company named Emilee De Martino to the role ahead of Tim Massa’s upcoming retirement.
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Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B
The deal expands Kroger’s geographic reach and marks the first acquisition under recently appointed CEO Greg Foran.
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10 top grocery executive changes in June
Ahold Delhaize named a new CEO for its stateside division, while King Kullen appointed its first female president, and Sam’s Club’s chief experience officer departed.
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Is Kroger’s acquisition of Giant Eagle worth the trouble?
The deal marks Kroger’s return to its classic M&A strategy, but the benefits of buying the regional grocer aren’t particularly compelling.
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Albertsons works to scale merchandising intelligence platform
The grocer plans to fully deploy the platform — which incorporates agentic AI tools and governance — by the end of the year.
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How grocery sales fared during Prime Day
Only 16% of Prime members purchased items from the category during Amazon’s four-day savings event, down from 22% last year, according to Numerator.
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Albertsons, Walmart named in lawsuit over AI-powered gas pricing system
The complaint accuses several retailers of engaging in price-fixing through the use of Kalibrate’s fuel pricing technology.
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Q&AHow one grocer represents 30-plus countries on its shelves
St. Louis retailer Global Foods Market relies on word of mouth and partnering with distributors of varying sizes to meet its customers’ needs, COO Shayn Prapaisilp said.
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Meijer prepares to open another smaller-format location
The chain’s latest Meijer Grocery supermarket, set to debut in August in Livonia, Michigan, will be the fifth location under the banner.
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ColumnMore than a Store: Are grocers letting the store experience slip?
As traditional grocers focus more on price, they may be overlooking an opportunity to outclass discount rivals on store appearance and cleanliness.
