The Latest

  • Exterior of a warehouse.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Schnuck Markets
    Image attribution tooltip

    Schnucks to shutter sole company-owned warehouse

    The regional grocer announced it will permanently close its Bridgeton, Missouri, facility in March 2027.

  • Sponsored by Toast

    The tech-driven gourmet grocer: scaling summer efficiency

    Long lines don't just slow checkout, they shrink baskets. See how specialty grocers protect basket size without losing the personal touch.

  • A grocery shopper getting their loyalty program barcode scanned at checkout.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Food Lion
    Image attribution tooltip

    Grocery volumes contract for fifth consecutive month, report finds

    The number of units sold declined nearly 2% year over year in June, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ.

  • An exterior of a store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Ahold Delhaize’s first decade: Key US milestones

    To mark 10 years since Ahold and Delhaize Group combined, Grocery Dive mapped out major changes by the company.

  • A wall of shopping carts outside a Walmart store in Mountain View, California, on Nov. 13, 2019.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Walmart US chief operating officer to depart

    Leadership shake-ups are continuing at the mass retailer about five months after John Furner formally took over as CEO.

  • Exterior of a store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    The Friday Checkout: Will Kroger’s push into Florida ever materialize?

    The supermarket chain’s Harris Teeter banner reportedly canceled an expansion plan in the state, highlighting the difficulty for grocers of building scale in new regions.

  • A smart cart in a grocery store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Instacart
    Image attribution tooltip

    Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup

    The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.

  • Children shopping for school glue supplies at Walmart.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Walmart
    Image attribution tooltip

    Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019

    The retailer also debuted a new grocery-focused college basket for under $35.

  • A circular logo with the words "Associated Wholesale Grocers" across the top and "Retailer Owned" at the bottom in blue letters.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Associated Wholesale Grocers
    Image attribution tooltip

    AWG appoints new CFO

    Kelly Kauffman will join the company next week, succeeding Gary Koch, who is retiring after 30 years with the grocery co-op.

  • Boxes of tomatoes.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    Number Sense: Grocers are facing a new reality when it comes to inflation

    While government stats show food prices rising at a modest pace, high energy costs and other economic pressures point to a challenging road ahead.

  • Two kids looking inside Aldi tote bags they were handed by an employee on opening day
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Aldi US
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

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

    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. 

  • 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

    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.

  • costco gas station
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by City of Mission Viejo, California
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

  • Exterior of a grocery store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

  • Kroger exterior
    Image attribution tooltip
    Brandon Bell via Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

  • Raley's store
    Image attribution tooltip
    Permission granted by Raley's
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

  • Exterior of Los Altos Ranch Market, a Hispanic grocery banner
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Heritage Grocers Group
    Image attribution tooltip
    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.

  • Exterior of a grocery store.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    Giant Eagle temporarily lowers prices on 300 items

    The grocery chain said the reductions, which last through Labor Day, average 10%.

  • An aisle in a grocery store with a sign that reads "Swedish Candy has Arrived" in capital letters at the left.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of DeCicco & Sons
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

  • Image of AI and chat
    Image attribution tooltip
    Getty Images
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

  • A green and white semitruck with the words "UNFI electric vehicle" above the cab.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of UNFI
    Image attribution tooltip

    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
  • A person brings Walmart bags inside their house.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Walmart
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

  • Giant Eagle storefront
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Giant Eagle
    Image attribution tooltip
    Column

    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.

  • People outside a grocery store celebrating its grand opening.
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Brookshire Brothers
    Image attribution tooltip

    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.

  • Tablet computer displaying Afresh interface
    Image attribution tooltip
    Courtesy of Afresh Technologies
    Image attribution tooltip
    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.