The Latest

  • Kroger, R-22 refrigerant, greenhouse gas emissions, leakage rates, April 29 settlement with DOJ
    Image attribution tooltip
    Brandon Bell / Staff via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Kroger to pay $2.5M in fines, $100M for appliance upgrades due to refrigerant leaks

    The grocery chain has two years to upgrade 600 refrigeration units under a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency.

  • Two People Shopping Together In A Bright Grocery Store Aisle
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sponsored by Ferrero

    North America is the sweet spot for Ferrero’s growth

    Consumers are seeking new, unique flavor experiences and brands that offer innovation and excitement.

  • The Instacart logo is displayed on a computer monitor.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Justin Sullivan via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    How Instacart is tackling healthy eating hurdles for consumers and retailers

    A new tie-up with Teladoc builds on the grocery technology company’s recent string of partnerships to position itself as a healthcare enablement company.

  • Exterior of a supermarket with a white sign reading "Kroger Marketplace" and cars parked in front.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Kroger
    Image attribution tooltip

    Another Kroger executive departs

    Eighteen-year veteran Jamie Lancaster just left the grocer, marking at least the second senior-level leader to exit since Greg Foran became CEO.

  • Interior of a Sprouts Farmers Market store on Long Island, New York.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Peyton Bigora/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Sprouts sets sights on Ohio

    The specialty grocer confirmed it has signed a lease for the state’s inaugural store, which it plans to open in 2028.

  • An Albertsons worker holds a tablet showing strawberries being inspected by the grocers' new AI inspection tool
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Albertsons
    Image attribution tooltip

    Albertsons launches AI-powered produce inspection tool

    The proprietary system enables faster, more consistent grading of strawberries and other fresh items in line with the grocer’s quality standards.

  • Produce at a grocery store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Grocery Outlet improves sales but CEO is ‘not satisfied’ with performance

    The discounter has worked to reshape its value perception but still needs to improve its in-store experience, its top executive told investors.

  • An image showing the words "Pathmark Daily" on a white background.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Allegiance Retail Services
    Image attribution tooltip

    Allegiance names new CEO, acting chairman of the board

    Jason Ferreira’s appointment is part of the independent grocery co-op board’s succession plan.

  • A person hands over a package labeled "Amazon Now."
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Amazon
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    The Friday Checkout: Amazon’s Prime-first approach to grocery

    Amazon has refocused its grocery ambitions on what it does best: melding e-commerce with its membership program.

  • Interior of Whole Foods' inaugural Daily Shop location in Lenox Hill, New York City.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Whole Foods Market.
    Image attribution tooltip

    Whole Foods’ Daily Shops expanding to 3 more cities

    Over the next two years, the specialty grocer will bring its small-format store concept to Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.

  • Tariffs
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023

    Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.

  • Three signs with the words "Hot Zone Prices" hanging above produce displays in a grocery store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    Pardon the Disruption: The research that should worry traditional grocers right now

    A new report found more shoppers are ready to defect to low-price retailers, highlighting the steep challenge ahead for the likes of Kroger and many regional supermarkets.

  • A child and parent are holding hands while walking down an aisle of a grocery store. The parent has a shopping basket.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Portra via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Inflation hits 3.8%, outpaces wage growth for first time in 3 years

    Wary consumers may finally pull back on spending amid broad price hikes. “The squeeze is real,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

  • Exterior of a Stop & Shop grocery store
    Image attribution tooltip
    Peyton Bigora/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Ahold Delhaize’s latest SVP appointment signals stateside AI growth

    While the company has more publicly highlighted its AI developments in Europe, onboarding Vipin Gopal indicates its US division is ready to do more with this tech.

  • An interior video of a supermarket.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip
    Q&A

    Why one nutritionist went from nursing school to the grocery industry

    “Food resonates as part of [the] health journey, and trust in the grocery store is a great place to start,” said Krystal Register, vice president of health and well-being for FMI.

  • A person hands over a package labeled "Amazon Now."
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Amazon
    Image attribution tooltip

    Amazon grows grocery reach through 30-minute delivery expansion

    Amazon Now, which lets shoppers buy perishable foods, household essentials and electronics in a single order, will reach tens of millions of people in 2026.

    Updated May 12, 2026
  • Woman shopping for produce in grocery store
    Image attribution tooltip
    Peyton Bigora/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Independent grocers make up nearly 40% of US food retail sales, report says

    An NGA analysis found that every $1 in indie grocery sales generates an additional 58 cents in supply chain and household spending nationwide.

  • An image of the sign for a ShopRite supermarket as photographed on March 18, 2020 in Plainview, New York.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Bruce Bennett via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Wakefern names own brands director

    The company recently promoted Chris Ruane to head a newly formed group responsible for private label strategy.

  • Three phone screens showing Flashfoods' loyalty integration capability
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Flashfood
    Image attribution tooltip

    Flashfood launches loyalty integration to offer grocers more shopper insights

    The new capability, which Meijer has already implemented, is the start of the food waste company’s “major technical transformation,” CEO Jordan Schenck said.

  • Atkins protein shakes and bars
    Image attribution tooltip
    Scott Olson via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Protein powder shortage threatens America’s biggest food craze

    Companies are now grappling with whether to raise prices at a time when consumers are already reeling from a prolonged period of inflation.

  • A sign about SNAP EBT outside of a store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    USDA finalizes stricter SNAP inventory rule

    Come this fall, retailers who want to accept SNAP benefits will need to meet a new standard that requires more varieties of nutritious foods.

  • Exterior of a Stop & Shop store
    Image attribution tooltip
    Dana Andreoli/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Ahold Delhaize reports powerful online sales, but faces numerous challenges

    Though net and comparable-store sales increased in the first quarter of 2026, the grocery company was negatively impacted by the Inflation Reduction Act, lower SNAP eligibility and more.

  • Interior of a grocery store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip

    Grocery shoppers are trading down to lower-priced retailers, report finds

    Rather than just seeking cheaper brands, more shoppers are planning to switch retailers entirely, opting for less expensive stores, Alvarez & Marsal found. 

  • The sun shines brightly on a storefront, against a blue sky.
    Image attribution tooltip
    "Costco, Enfield, Connecticut" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
    Image attribution tooltip

    Walmart, Costco poised to win amid unfavorable retail environment

    Moody’s is maintaining a negative outlook for the industry in 2026 as high prices and dwindling consumer demand pressure retailers.

  • Exterior of a building.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    The Friday Checkout: Another top grocer taps an outsider as CEO

    Like Kroger, Ahold Delhaize tends to promote from within but chose to break with the practice in naming its new chief executive.

  • Sol Select's website homepage
    Image attribution tooltip
    Retrieved from Sol Select.
    Image attribution tooltip

    C&S launches new private brand

    Sol Select features bilingual packaging on its more than 250 offerings.