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    Two judges halt Trump administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits

    A Rhode Island judge granted a temporary restraining order against the federal government while a Massachusetts judge ordered the USDA to fund the food nutrition program during the government shutdown.

    Updated Oct. 31, 2025
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    Balls Food adds new banner to its roster

    The Kansas City-based grocer plans to acquire Schulte’s Fresh Foods and keep the store’s name, bringing its banner count up to five.

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    The Friday Checkout: What got buried in the grocery graveyard this year?

    The grocery industry can be a scary place. Here are some of the stores and strategies that met an unfortunate end. 

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    Amazon sees success with customers buying ‘milk alongside electronics,’ CEO says

    While center store items account for a large portion of its grocery business, the company has made progress in coupling perishables and same-day deliveries, Andy Jassy told investors.

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    Kroger steps up ties with Uber as it sharpens focus on store-level fulfillment

    The grocer plans to offer delivery services via the e-commerce company’s platform from nearly all of its stores starting early next year.

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    Sprouts underestimated the impact of softening consumers

    While its third-quarter results fell short of expectations, the grocer is still speeding ahead with growth initiatives, including upping its store openings goal for 2025.

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    Grocers roll out efforts to combat food insecurity amid SNAP woes

    With payments set to stop in November due to the government shutdown, several retailers have plans to help consumers who depend on the benefits.

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    Giant Eagle to hold penny trade-in event

    As the national penny shortage continues, the regional grocer is offering gift cards worth twice the value of the pennies customers exchange.

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    25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP suspension

    The lawsuit claims the USDA has unlawfully halted the food nutrition program’s benefits for November.

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    Lidl shaves the cost of its Thanksgiving special by 20%

    The discount grocer’s holiday promotion feeds 10 people for $36, $9 less than it charged for a similar deal last year.

    Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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    Gelson’s to offer $9 produce boxes through Flashfood

    The Los Angeles-based grocer is the first Flashfood retail partner to only sell these boxes as it works to address high food costs in the metropolitan area.

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    How rising chocolate prices are changing Halloween candy options

    Tariffs and inflation have prompted manufacturers to lean more into miniature sizes and fruitier candies.

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    Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf

    Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.

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    Giant Eagle revamped its loyalty program. The results are in.

    The grocer worked with Eagle Eye to expand the benefits and tiers of its platform, which has welcomed 53,000 new households since its relaunch.

    Updated Oct. 29, 2025
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    Sprouts files lawsuit against insulin manufacturers, PBMs

    The specialty grocer, which spends millions each year on insulin for employees, accused the companies of profiting from artificially inflated prices for the medication.

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    Coborn’s prepares to open prototype location

    The grocer’s new store, which will anchor a mixed-use development in suburban Minneapolis, will feature restaurant-style seating, an outdoor stage and shopping carts made from recycled plastic.

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    Meat costs continue to surge

    While grocery inflation held steady in September, prices for beef and veal were up nearly 15%, building on a steady upward trend that began in May.

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    UNFI completes largest solar rooftop project to date

    Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the project atop a California distribution center is expected to generate approximately 80% of the facility's electricity needs.

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    Should grocers add a GLP-1 filter for online shoppers? Thrive Market thinks so.

    The online grocer launched a “GLP-1 Friendly” filter after seeing an increase in searches on its site for products compatible with the weight-loss drugs. 

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    The Friday Checkout: Grocery industry raises alarm over SNAP amid government shutdown

    If the shutdown continues, funding for the food nutrition program could run out in November.

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    Target cuts 1.8K jobs in what it deems ‘a necessary step’

    The mass merchant is laying off 1,000 corporate employees and cutting hundreds of open positions, though store and supply chain roles will be spared.

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    Grocery Outlet seeks to dismiss suit claiming it misled investors about tech problems

    The case should not proceed because it fails to “allege adequately a single false or misleading statement” on the part of the retailer’s executives, the company claims.

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    Deep Dive

    What’s Publix’s secret sauce?

    As pressure on traditional grocers mounts, the Florida-based supermarket chain offers key lessons on how to stand out, industry experts say.

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    Mapping the newly formed 1939 Group’s store footprint

    The holding company encompasses Schnuck Markets, Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers.

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    Southeastern Grocers to rebrand as The Winn-Dixie Company

    The name change, which will take effect early next year, marks the company’s renewed focus on Florida and will include divesting more than two dozen stores outside of that state.