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    What retailers need to know about AI-powered pricing

    This type of pricing holds enormous potential for retailers as long as they stay vigilant of regulatory moves and consumer sentiment, writes Peter Andrews of Alvarez & Marsal.

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    Sprouts announces 2 key C-suite appointments

    The specialty grocer has named a new chief merchandising officer and created the role of chief customer officer as it faces shopper challenges.

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    Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further

    The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.

    Updated Feb. 23, 2026
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    Sprouts braces for 2026 after disappointing fiscal 2025 results

    “We are not happy with how the year finished,” CEO Jack Sinclair told investors, noting the grocer will work to improve customer engagement. 

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    Walmart records higher online grocery sales amid automation push

    The retailer is taking a “build one, scale globally” approach as it taps technology to cut business costs.

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    The Giant Company buys 2 family-owned stores

    The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer plans to remodel the supermarkets, both of which are located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.

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    The Friday Checkout: Grocers are ramping up AI, but consumers still need to be convinced

    Retailers are rolling out virtual shopping agents and personalized product recommendations. But only 15% of U.S. consumers are using AI when buying groceries, Dunnhumby found.

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    Wealthier shoppers are driving grocery spending, data shows

    Higher-income shoppers tend to purchase more fresh foods while people with less money often direct their dollars toward shelf-stable products, according to NielsenIQ findings shared by FMI.

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    Are Target’s store investments enough to turn its experience around?

    Additional labor hours could help Target overcome some of its major in-store challenges, such as poor in-stock rates and long checkout lines, experts say.

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    Raley’s newest loyalty initiative automatically delivers discounts

    The new program benefit applies discounts at checkout when shoppers enter their phone number, saving them from clipping coupons.

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    Inside the Store: Grocery Outlet makes its Virginia debut

    The discounter’s first store in the state is stocked with low-price messaging and private label products. 

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    Walmart grocery penetration reaches record-breaking 72%

    This significant uptick and the overall momentum of mass retailers and dollar stores are fueled by ongoing financial insecurity among U.S. shoppers.

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    Di Bruno Bros. closes 3 stores

    The Philadelphia-area specialty grocer said it decided to stop running the locations to preserve “the long‑term sustainability and strength” of its brand.

    Updated Feb. 18, 2026
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    Pardon the Disruption: The big question facing Kroger’s new CEO

    Greg Foran is an old-school merchant who can whip Kroger’s stores into shape. But can he address the company’s identity crisis?

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    Wakefern overhauls legacy loyalty system

    The East Coast grocery co-op is working with Eagle Eye to provide flexibility in how its banners provide points and rewards to loyalty members.

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    The Fresh Grocer expands to New York City

    The Wakefern Food Corp. banner’s first location in the city, an 18,000-square-foot store in Brooklyn operated by Inserra Supermarkets, opened on Friday.

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    Albertsons to test conversational advertising with OpenAI

    The grocer’s participation in a pilot run by the ChatGPT developer continues the grocer’s work to integrate agentic and generative AI tools into its operations.

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    Kroger is going through a rough period. Can its new CEO turn things around?

    Greg Foran’s experience righting the ship at Walmart could be just what the nation’s largest supermarket chain needs to rejuvenate its business, analysts said.

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    More Than a Store: Costco’s latest project could be an inspiration for grocers

    The club retailer’s planned store in Los Angeles will be at the base of an affordable housing complex, highlighting the importance of connecting food shopping to where people live.

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    Ridley’s Family Markets acquires fellow regional grocer

    The family-owned grocer is buying Terrels Markets, another Utah-based grocer with six stores in the state.

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    Stop & Shop continues to right its course

    Ahold Delhaize told investors on Wednesday that there’s “a positive wind” in the banner’s sails as store remodels and price investments continue to pay off.

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    The Friday Checkout: Could shopper alarm over price disparities spur FTC pressure on Walmart?

    An advocacy group hopes new revelations about soda prices will spur regulators to enforce a law that blocks suppliers from offering preferential terms to larger retailers.

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    Uber debuts AI-powered personal shopper feature

    Available on Uber Eats with grocers like Albertsons and Kroger, the feature can build full grocery baskets using simple text or image prompts.

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    Target names COO, chief merchant

    CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure.

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    5 things to know about Kroger’s new CEO Greg Foran

    Foran, who marks the grocer's first external hire for the top role, has worked in five countries and headed up three different divisions at Walmart.