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  H-E-B’s foot traffic growth far outpaces the rest of the industry, research finds

  The Texas grocer saw visits rise over six times faster year-over-year between January and August than grocers overall, according to Placer.ai.

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  The cold facts on energy savings: Why newer refrigeration pays off sooner than you think

  Waiting on a refrigeration upgrade has a price. Here's how newer systems start saving right away.

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  Publix now has 10 Kentucky stores. Here’s how the grocer is growing in the state.

  Since its arrival just over two years ago, the Florida-based supermarket chain has expanded rapidly in the Bluegrass State.

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  Good Food Holdings names new CEO

  Company veteran Adam Caldecott succeeds Neil Stern, who retired after helming the West Coast specialty grocery operator for six years.

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  ADUSA parts ways with top tech executive

  Keith Nicks, the grocer’s chief commercial and digital officer for the past year, concluded his 36-year run at the company.

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  Grocery consumption shifts require smaller packages, NielsenIQ finds

  Brands and packaging converters need to evolve alongside consumers, including by taking into account generational differences in consumption, the report says.

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  Former Shipt executive returns as CEO

  Raj Kapoor, the e-commerce company’s former chief operating officer, is rejoining after a year-long stint as a Target senior executive. 

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  Grocery trade groups caution FTC on overly broad pricing enforcement

  Both FMI and the NGA called for the agency to distinguish between personalized pricing and personalized promotions.

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  Walmart defends pricing practices, again

  The retailer says it won't renew a key patent that could leverage scan-and-go tech to personalize prices. It's one of several that has drawn the attention of activists.

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  Top grocery trade shows in 2027

  FMI’s GroceryLab and the Nourishing Change Conference co-hosted by Kroger Health, Ahold Delhaize USA and Hy-Vee are among the industry events set for the coming year.

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  Walmart expands drone delivery of groceries and other goods

  By next year, the retailer and partner Wing plan to offer aerial delivery from more than 270 stores across the country.

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  Albertsons retail media head departs

  Brian Monahan has left Albertsons Media Collective after serving for one year as senior vice president of the division.

  Updated Oct. 5, 2026

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  The Giant Company launches store tours for GLP-1 users

  The chain is hosting sessions at six stores as the grocery industry steps up efforts to support consumers taking the popular medications.

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  Has Publix lost its magic?

  The highly regarded regional supermarket chain typically outperforms its conventional peers. But that hasn’t been the case lately as the grocer’s sales growth has tailed off.

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  New York City names branding firms for municipal grocery store project

  The city has selected four companies to help create a cohesive brand identity for the five stores it plans to open.

  Updated Oct. 5, 2026

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  Opinion

  How grocers and CPG brands can tackle poor in-store execution

  Manufacturers and retailers should tap a trusted expert to help brands gain better insight into their on-shelf performance, writes Gary Schneider of Bay Food Brokerage.

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  Column

  The Friday Checkout: Has Costco become grocery’s biggest threat?

  It’s no secret that the club retailer is a competitor. But as the company grows market share and sales expand, grocers should be increasingly worried about Costco’s impact.

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  8 top grocery executive changes in September

  Stater Bros. named a new chief executive, Albertsons appointed a regional operating president and Kroger resurrected the chief store operations officer role.

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  Albertsons expands its board of directors again

  The supermarket chain made three new appointments, including former Food Lion President Meg Ham, moving its board from 11 to 14 members.

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  Q&A

  How Ahold Delhaize is tapping AI to improve retail media

  Bobby Watts, the grocer’s top retail media executive, discussed how it’s incorporating the fast-evolving technology to help build campaigns and improve workflows.

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  Kroger takes key step forward in tying retail media creative with digital sales

  The grocer, in partnership with Vidmob and MMA Global, was able to forecast e-commerce conversion of ad creative with 81% accuracy.

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  What grocers need to know about bilingual marketing

  To forge stronger connections with multicultural consumers, grocers have to prioritize authentic communication that goes beyond just translation, experts say.

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  Winn-Dixie names new chief of store operations

  Company veteran Shawn Sloan’s C-suite entrance comes a few months after C&S announced its proposal to become majority owner of the Florida grocer.

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  NGA taps former UNFI exec to build ties with CPGs

  As the trade group’s new chief collaboration officer, Mike Ridenour will help lead efforts to foster relationships with food manufacturers.

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  Senate passes Common Cents bill

  The measure to provide merchants a cash rounding framework, and to formally phase out the penny, now heads to the White House.

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  Costco continues to gain momentum in fresh food

  Bakery and meat were strong performers during the company’s Q4, underscoring the threat the club retailer poses to traditional grocers.

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