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    Sprouts nearly doubles HQ size as expansion efforts continue

    The grocer relocated to a 180,000-square-foot property that includes an office building, an on-site supermarket and additional retail space.

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    Dairy milk: From back of store to growth driver

    Dairy milk delivers value for grocers when they need it most.

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    Kroger’s comps slide to near zero as cyclospora outbreak eats into produce sales

    Multiple factors, including reduced spending on fresh food stemming from the public health crisis, hurt the grocer’s Q2 sales growth, executives said.

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    Harps names first director of AI

    The grocer appointed Will McDoniel to the role to identify ways it can use the technology and more quickly adopt AI capabilities.

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    Walmart adds Papa Johns delivery amid push to expand food ordering options

    Using Walmart Express Delivery, customers can order fresh pizza on its own or as part of their grocery haul this fall.

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    The Friday Checkout: Will AI be the new grocery shopper?

    Shopping assistants from retailers and tech providers promise convenience, but they may also make the experience less compelling.

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    Grocers have made 14 CEO changes so far in 2026

    While most of the announced chief executive changes are internal hires, several supermarkets have named leaders with global experience.

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    Struggling Albertsons gains star power with appointment of Meg Whitman

    The high-profile former tech industry CEO, who is now the grocer's executive chair, has a history of transforming companies including eBay and Hewlett-Packard.

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    UNFI is under pressure but still turning a profit

    The grocery distributor and retailer posted positive net income for the third straight quarter during its latest financial period.

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    Instacart, Shipt launch AI-powered shopping assistants

    The companies’ new marketplace tools can build grocery carts based on a conversation with a customer or an uploaded photo.

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    Albertsons expands board, names first executive chair

    Meg Whitman will serve in the newly created role as well as act as an advisor to CEO Susan Morris and the rest of the company’s C-suite.

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    UNFI names new leader of conventional fresh business

    The distributor has unified several parts of its fresh operations under Jody Barrick’s successor.

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    PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks

    The CPG giant is taking aim at the fast-growing $271 billion store perimeter with healthier fare such as guacamole, hummus and gazpacho.

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    USDA takes new SNAP waiver approach following court ruling

    After a federal district court judge vacated SNAP food purchasing restrictions in five states, the federal government wants public comments.

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    UNFI’s natural sales rise as conventional segment declines

    The grocery distributor saw a net sales decline of about 1% during its latest quarter but remains on track to return to growth in 2027, its CEO said.

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    What is Sprouts’ next CEO inheriting?

    Nick Konat will soon helm a specialty grocer juggling multiple priorities, from improving financial results to revamping value messaging and opening dozens of stores.

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    Kroger taps Walmart tech veteran as store operations chief

    Mark Ibbotson, who helped lead the rollout of Walmart’s e-commerce platform, is the latest C-suite appointment for the supermarket chain.

    Updated Sept. 2, 2026
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    Walmart shoppers can now get Dunkin’ delivered alongside orders

    The service follows a similar announcement with Subway as the retailer aims to become a contender in the restaurant delivery space.

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    Pardon the Disruption: Is grocery’s loyalty boom swaying price-sensitive shoppers?

    Retailers across the industry have made significant changes to their loyalty programs. But there’s more work to be done to connect with value-seeking consumers.

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    Hannaford brings back seasonal in-store farm stands

    The grocer is partnering with more than 125 local food producers to source fruits and vegetables for the displays.

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    The Friday Checkout: Erewhon presses ahead with its promise of a ‘radiant lifestyle’

    The luxury California grocer famous for $30 packs of ice cubes just opened its 14th location and is developing two more.

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    Dollar stores benefit as shoppers remain under pressure

    Dollar General and Dollar Tree both saw strong consumable product sales growth during their latest quarters.

    Updated Sept. 8, 2026
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    SNAP bans led to 12% decline in soda purchases

    Recipients didn’t buy more sugary drinks with their own dollars, bucking a common theory held across the food industry, a new academic study found. 

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    Sprouts names its next CEO

    Nick Konat, the grocer’s president and chief operating officer, will take over the top role after current chief executive Jack Sinclair steps down on Jan. 4, 2027.

    Updated Sept. 1, 2026
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    8 top grocery executive changes in August

    Albertsons brought on a chief marketing officer, while Trader Joe’s appointed a new head of tech.

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    Younger shoppers are driving private label adoption, report finds

    Gen Z and millennials have played a key role in store brand sales growing faster than name brands, according to Spins.