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    Inside the Store: Aldi enters the heart of New York City

    The Times Square store packs in all the discounter’s classic offerings, from private brands to household essentials.

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    The new era of food recalls: Smarter, faster, more precise

    More recalls, less risk: Why precision traceability is reshaping food safety.  

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    Save Mart, Lucky roll out their largest-ever fuel discount

    The promotion, which offers savings of up to $1 per gallon, comes as grocers lean into gas discounts and other deals to help customers save money. 

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    How grocers are making price cuts a top priority

    Retailers have recently focused on creative loyalty strategies and lowering the cost of staple items to connect with financially stressed consumers.

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    Costco opens first standalone gas station

    The new Mission Viejo station offers fuel at prices well below the Orange County average, creating a new competitive threat for nearby convenience retail operators.

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    Will the Kroger-Giant Eagle deal face regulatory challenges?

    Antitrust experts shared insights into what’s ahead for the grocers as they seek approval for their $1.65 billion merger.

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    Kroger launches in-store wine shops to tap into consumer demand for premium options

    The grocer has identified nearly 150 locations that it believes would benefit from the concept.

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    Raley’s names new marketing chief with expanded oversight

    The change is part of the grocer’s effort to bring its marketing and communications together under a unified strategy.

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    Q&A

    What 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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    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.

    Updated July 9, 2026
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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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    The 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 Dive

    Are 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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    Opinion

    Retail 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.

    Updated July 1, 2026
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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.