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    Why one grocer looked to a cycling studio to drive foot traffic

    A D&W Fresh Market store in Michigan co-hosted a fitness event with a nearby business to highlight “the link between fresh food and everyday routines.”

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    Ahold Delhaize adds another digital shopping capability

    Click2Cart lets customers add products from online platforms not run by the grocery company to their digital shopping cart.

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    Maryland bans dynamic pricing

    The legislation, which the governor signed on Tuesday, underwent significant revisions that some groups claim could limit its shopper protections.

    Updated April 29, 2026
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    Ingles Markets’ real estate grabs attention in proxy fight

    The regional grocer says activist investment firm Summer Road has a “total lack of understanding” of its real estate holdings.

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    Albertsons hit with BOGO deals lawsuit

    Washington state alleges that the parent company of Safeway, Haggen and its namesake banner used the deals to overcharge consumers in over 3 million transactions covering more than five years.

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    FMI condemns federal regulators’ overriding of Illinois swipe fee law

    The trade group's CEO said it was “incredibly shortsighted” of banking regulators to obstruct the state and to prohibit other states from enacting similar interchange fee legislation.

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    Food Lion pulls back the curtain on its loyalty program

    With over 1 million active and engaged customers in its MVP program, the Ahold Delhaize banner is dialing up personalization and looking to reward in-store and online shoppers.

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    Walmart’s grocery sales growth slows

    The 3% year-over-year increase in food and beverage sales during the retailer’s latest fiscal year reflects a decline in its grocery market share.

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    Fresh Value CEO Terry Stanley to step down

    Stanley will be succeeded as chief executive of the Alabama-based supermarket chain by Shane Holliday.

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    The Friday Checkout: Is agentic AI the next frontier for grocers?

    Walmart and Instacart are embracing AI assistants to help build online baskets and suggest recipes. But do consumers want this tech right now?

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    Shoppers say they’ll share data with retailers — but they want to see a payoff

    About half of respondents to a poll said they find personalized suggestions from retailers to be “highly helpful,” according to Dunnhumby.

  • A price tag on a supermarket shelf that says “$3.29” and “Handpicked by the Healthy Living Team” beneath containers of reduced fat milk.
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    How 9 grocers are dialing up their health and wellness moves

    Stricter SNAP regulations and the rise of GLP-1 medications have changed how grocers approach health-focused initiatives.

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    Storied Northeast grocer Pathmark is poised to grow once again

    A Long Island grocery store will become the first location under Allegiance Retail Services’ new Pathmark Daily small-format banner, which extends a once-formidable brand that the co-op acquired.

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    Sam’s Club launches 1-hour delivery to meet fast shipping demand

    The retailer has rolled out its new Express delivery tier to over 600 locations, expanding upon its existing three-hour service.

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    Online grocery sales will near $500B by 2028, FMI report says

    The trade organization and Nielsen IQ increased their e-commerce sales projections for the next few years as omnichannel shopping grows.

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    Florida UNFI workers approve union contract, averting strike

    Employees at a facility the grocery company runs in Pompano Beach, Florida, will receive a 31% wage increase over five years as part of the arrangement.

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    Aldi to remove 44 ingredients from private label assortment

    The discounter said the decision builds on its previous bans and caters to consumers’ desire for products with simpler ingredients.

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    How surging gas prices are impacting grocers

    “There’s a lot of alarmist headlines [about] what the impact can be on the consumer. But the consumer continues to be very resilient,” Walmart CFO John David Rainey said at a recent industry event.

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    Market Basket CEO’s firing was valid, judge rules

    The New England grocer ousted Arthur T. Demoulas last summer. A Delaware court said that his “imperious manner” justified the decision. 

    Updated April 21, 2026
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    BJ’s expands into Texas

    The membership retailer is about to open a location east of Dallas and plans to soon debut three others in the state.

  • Close-up of electronic shelf labels in a refrigerated case displaying “SALE” prices for Lifeway kefir, including “Organic Peach Lowfat Kefir,” with pricing shown as “REG 6.99,” “SALE 5.54,” and “WITH PRIME 4.99,” and blurred dairy containers behind.
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    More than a Store: Electronic shelf labels pose pricing conundrum

    Visits to grocers in Washington, D.C., show how digital tags can help or hinder shoppers in finding deals.

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    Kroger’s fueling empire grows as competitors threaten

    The grocer operates more than 1,700 fuel centers across the country, but Walmart and Costco are ramping up this side of their businesses as well.

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    Meijer ramps up private label to cater to nutrition trends

    The retailer is looking to make its own brands a destination for consumers who want food items packed with protein or fiber.

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    3 growth areas for food product packaging

    Private label items and new launches are some of the main factors driving growth in food, according to Circana. Price pack architecture remains important to reach a range of consumers.

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    Walmart continues aggressive store updates and expansion drive

    The mass merchant plans to open around 20 stores over the next two years and remodel 650 supercenters and Neighborhood Market stores in 2026.