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Walmart to accept Apple Pay, Google Pay
The retailer will finally allow the tap-to-pay options at select Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, with plans to roll out to all locations by the end of the year.
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What grocers need to know about state SNAP waivers
The moves by dozens of states to restrict what their residents can buy with the food assistance program’s benefits follow years of lawmakers petitioning the federal government for similar strictures.
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Trade group sues to halt New York City’s municipal supermarket project
The city’s plan to open five grocery stores would put smaller food retailers out of business, claims an organization representing local independent grocers.
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Northgate González Market readies to open another Mercado store
The Hispanic grocer is transforming one of its longest-standing neighborhood markets into an immersive, foodservice-focused shopping destination.
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Grocers need to pivot as Gen Z families enter the mainstream, report finds
Young parents tended to spread their grocery purchases among more retail channels than other consumers in 2025, according to an AlixPartners report.
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The Raley’s Companies to close more stores
The grocery company’s plans to shutter three name banner locations and a Nob Hill Foods follow the closures of three stores earlier this year.
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OpinionWhat a fuel price spike really does to the grocery basket
When gas skyrockets, shoppers turn cautious well before grocery costs actually move, writes Thomas Weinandy of Upside.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart and Target each put a unique spin on grocery
In reporting their latest earnings, the retailers made clear that they depend heavily on their food and beverage businesses as they look to stand out to consumers.
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The FTC is turning its sights on personalized pricing. What does it mean for customers?
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on the practice, giving businesses yet another reason to be wary of implementing personalized or surveillance pricing.
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Cyclospora outbreak is crimping produce sales, data shows
More than 6.5 million households stopped buying salad mixes and kits during the month that ended July 26, according to Numerator.
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Walmart touts low prices, meal offerings as key grocery levers
“Our price gaps to conventional grocers here in the U.S. are strong, and they continue to widen,” CEO and President John Furner said on an earnings call.
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Target’s turnaround gains steam as grocery sales power ahead
The retailer saw a 7.2% year-over-year increase in food and beverage sales during the second quarter, helping to fuel single-digit advances in net and identical-store sales.
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PCC Community Markets CEO to retire in 2027
Krish Srinivasan, who became the Seattle-based co-op’s leader in 2022, is preparing to depart after leading the grocer back to financial health.
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Amazon to expand drone delivery reach sixfold this year
The e-commerce giant will soon launch Prime Air deliveries in metro Atlanta, Chicago and Cleveland, giving customers another fast shipping option.
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Albertsons taps former Fresh Market exec as marketing chief
Emily Turner has joined the supermarket chain after serving in a similar role at the specialty grocer.
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Top grocery trade shows still ahead in 2026
John Conlin, a top food and beverage merchandising leader at Target, and Abby Cook, who heads up private brands for Ahold Delhaize USA, will deliver keynotes at PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show.
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7 big grocery industry questions for the rest of 2026
Food retailers are juggling multiple challenges as they confront high energy prices and shopper concerns about food affordability.
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Smith’s Food & Drugs names new merchandising VP
The Kroger banner made an internal hire to fill the role that Bryan Sant will vacate when he retires in August.
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9 key grocery executive shifts from the first half of 2026
Large chains and regional grocers have shuffled their top leadership as they struggle to keep pace with competition and price-sensitive shoppers.
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Where SNAP participation has fallen the most
All but one state saw a year-over-year drop in the number of people enrolled in the food assistance program in April.
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UNFI to sell 3 Cub stores
The company said transferring ownership of the Minneapolis-area supermarkets to Jerry’s Enterprises will support its “efforts to strengthen the business and become Minnesota’s No. 1 grocer.”
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Met Fresh opens first Philadelphia store
The supermarket is the chain's first store outside the New York City area.
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How Sprouts balances self-distribution and store growth
The specialty grocer’s chief development officer outlined the company’s “balancing act” of growth and supply as it prepares to enter new markets in 2027.
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Will Congress be left to define ultraprocessed foods?
As the FDA delays its proposed definition, lawmakers have stepped up to take action.
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C&S looks to become majority owner of The Winn-Dixie Company
Raymond Rhee, who currently serves as the grocer’s finance chief, will become CEO of Winn-Dixie until the expected close of the transaction in 2027.
Updated Aug. 13, 2026
