Wealthy shoppers are heading to dollar stores

Inflation pushed dollar stores to expand their price points. Higher income shoppers, pressured by the same headwind, came along for the ride.

Vallarta expands foodservice offerings with new store concept

The Hispanic grocery chain will debut an in-house seafood restaurant that is set to become a staple in its locations.

Wholesale prices rise sharply in February, driven by food costs

Prices received by producers of fresh and dry vegetables soared almost 50% in February compared with the month before, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

UNFI to shutter Wisconsin distribution center, cut 443 jobs

The grocery wholesaler said the closure is related to an effort to transition service to a facility near Chicago where it is adding automated capabilities.

The Friday Checkout: Regional grocers hustle to keep pace with national competitors

Smaller food retailers dominated the grocery industry news cycle this week, making headlines for flashy tech innovations, M&A moves and executive promotions. 

AWG deploys AI-powered shopping assistant

The wholesaler’s SmartMeals allows independent grocers to bring a personalized AI shopping experience to their customers.

Afresh expands AI replenishment tech beyond fresh categories

With its latest move, the company is looking to help alleviate the inventory management challenges grocers face across the categories they manage.

Harps Foods moves into new states with 18-store acquisition

The Arkansas-based grocer has nearly doubled its footprint over the past six years through deals like this latest one, which will introduce it to Tennessee and Kentucky.

Redner’s launches new app as part of companywide digital upgrade

The Mid-Atlantic grocery chain said the app is part of a broader digital strategy that will include in-store kiosks and AI-powered promotions.

Brookshire Brothers makes 4 top-level promotions

The Texas-based supermarket chain named a new CFO and chief operating officer as part of the executive shuffle.

Publix did not overcharge customers, court rules

A judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging the grocer’s point-of-sale system inaccurately weighed on-sale items.

Walmart to test faster renovation process for Neighborhood Markets

The retailer intends to take several stores out of service for about a month for upgrades instead of doing construction in phases over a longer period.

Meijer readies another grocery store

The company will soon open its fourth Meijer Grocery format and plans to add more locations.

Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.

Grocers face state and federal lawmakers’ scrutiny over ‘surveillance’ pricing

A slew of recently introduced bills aim to restrict how retailers use consumer data to make pricing decisions and some would even ban electronic shelf labels.

Ahold Delhaize appoints new head of private label

The company promoted Abby Cook to senior vice president of its new Own Brands division.

Heritage Grocers names new CEO

The Hispanic grocery company has been without a CEO since last July, when Suzy Monford stepped down. 

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Associated Wholesale Grocers adds dozens of private label items

More than two-thirds of the new additions are under the wholesaler’s household and general merchandise brand Simply Done.

The Friday Checkout: Which competitor does Publix watch the closest?

Representatives from the grocer and data firm Dunnhumby say regional players shouldn't only monitor Walmart and discount retailers.

USDA faces lawsuit challenging state SNAP waivers

The consumers behind the lawsuit claim that the food restrictions in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers. 

H-E-B to build supermarket on former landfill site

The retailer will receive more than $20 million in incentives to help cover the cost of remediating the land in Buda, Texas, through an agreement with several government agencies.

Dollar General to introduce new store format, pilot subscription program

The discount retailer reported Q4 net sales jumped nearly 6% year over year, with average basket size growing due to increased retail unit prices.

Whole Foods to double UK footprint

The Amazon-owned specialty grocer is taking its Daily Shop format across the Atlantic as part of its plan to open six locations across London.

Kroger plans to shutter 50 Little Clinics

The move to close around a quarter of its Little Clinics comes shortly after the company confirmed that it would close all of its clinic sites in Georgia.

Barcode changes are coming. SmartLabel wants grocers to be ready.

The initiative that gives consumers detailed product information via QR codes is gearing up for a major shift in retail technology.