Hannaford prepares to launch updated e-commerce platform

The new online system will include a faster search engine and let customers pre-select substitutions while they shop, the grocer told shoppers.

Private label plays key role in Costco’s tariff strategy

The retailer is also ramping up domestically sourced items and consolidated buying to lower the cost of goods.

Wakefern positions itself for continued growth as sales near $21B

The East Coast grocery cooperative’s sales rose 3.1% in fiscal 2025, up from a 2.2% pace during the prior year.

JM Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over ‘copycat’ Uncrustables sandwiches

As private label continues to steal market share from traditional food giants, more companies are pushing back through litigation to protect their brands.

Kroger, Sprouts bulk up their protein offerings

From new private label offerings to grab-and-go meal options, here’s how two food retailers are leaning into this dominating health trend.

The Fresh Market to shutter 2 stores

The specialty grocer has decided to exit Naperville, Illinois, and Framingham, Massachusetts, but confirmed plans to open two new stores in December. 

Brookshire Grocery to acquire 2 Louisiana Winn-Dixie stores

The grocer intends to wrap the locations, both of which are in the state’s capital, into its Super 1 Foods banner.

The Friday Checkout: Is ChatGPT the next frontier for grocery e-commerce?

Walmart, Target and third-party delivery providers are teaming up with OpenAI, the developer of the AI-powered chatbot. Will these integrations be a fad or stick with shoppers?

Aldi serves up a cheaper Thanksgiving meal deal

The discounter announced on Instagram that its holiday promotion feeds 10 people for $40 — around $7 less than it charged for a similar deal last year.

Albertsons’ loyalty program continues upward trajectory

Membership in the Albertsons for U loyalty program rose 13% year over year to 48.7 million people.

Vallarta Supermarkets readies its first store outside California

The Latino-owned grocer plans to open in Glendale, Arizona, in January.

Penny shortage poses compliance woes for retailers, grocery industry warns

SNAP-authorized stores risk violating federal law when they round to the nearest nickel for cash-paying consumers, industry groups including FMI and NGA told the USDA.

Wakefern names 2 group vice presidents

Travis Riepenhoff, a former Giant Eagle and Kroger executive, is joining the grocery co-op to head its fresh operations. He replaces Mark Van Buskirk, who now leads Wakefern’s center store divisions.

Dillons heads back to Kansas City area

The Kroger-owned chain plans to reenter the market with a store in Olathe, Kansas.

Albertsons eyes 30% private label penetration

The grocer’s own brands are playing a key role in helping the company connect with value-focused shoppers and boost its long-term profitability, its CEO said.

From meals to nutrition: How one grocer is creating a healthy food experience

A new store in Chicago aims to make healthy food more accessible with a Nutrition Corner and foodservice options.

Walmart, OpenAI partner for purchases in ChatGPT

As part of a larger partnership, the mass retailer will be available through the AI chatbot’s new Instant Checkout feature.

Winn-Dixie to divest 3 Alabama stores

The Florida-based grocer is offloading the locations to Food City in November.

Albertsons says it is undervalued as it reports modest quarterly growth

The grocer has launched an expanded share-buyback program and is open to potential acquisitions as a way to boost its performance, CEO Susan Morris said during an earnings call.

Publix moves further up the East Coast

The Florida-based grocer plans to open a store in Manassas, Virginia, about 35 miles from the nation’s capital.

The Friday Checkout: Are Dollar General and Aldi becoming friends?

Traffic data shows that cross-shopping between the two outlets has grown as the ecosystem for low-price grocery shopping evolves.

Instacart, Uber, DoorDash bringing food delivery to ChatGPT

The three e-commerce providers are among several apps set to join the AI-powered chatbot.

Reporter’s Notebook: When experiential retail goes off the rails

Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart art installation in Las Vegas highlights the horrors of grocery shopping. Retailers should take notes.

Instacart grows its retail media bona fides with TikTok integration

The grocery delivery platform is the first retail media partner to enable targeting and end-to-end measurement directly within TikTok’s ad platform.

A closer look at Heritage’s AI transformation

As a mid-sized retailer, the Hispanic grocery company has to be strategic about how it leverages this fast-developing technology. So what does it prioritize?