Regional grocers aim to stand out amid M&A moves

Retailers including Coborn’s and the parent of Schnuck Markets preserved the identity of banners they acquired in 2025. Could future deals further that trend?

PepsiCo, Walmart accused of price fixing in class action lawsuit

The new complaint follows an unsealed FTC lawsuit against the soda company claiming that it unfairly gave the retailer preferred pricing.

Instacart to pay $60M in settlement of FTC lawsuit

The agency alleged that the company misled consumers over delivery promotion fees, made it hard to initiate refunds and did not fully disclose Instacart+ membership trial terms.

The Friday Checkout: Grocery inflation is down, but meat missed the memo

Prices for steaks rose at an annual clip of almost 15% in November — and that was an improvement from earlier in the year.

SNAP consumers outspend other grocery shoppers, data shows

Participants in the federal nutrition assistance program also overwhelmingly direct their benefits to name brands, according to a report from Circana.

Gelson’s goes nationwide with new artisanal cheese box

The offering from the Southern California specialty grocer introduces customers to an array of fresh, gourmet cheeses with overnight delivery across the country.

Why specialty grocers are thriving post-pandemic

High prices, a renewed focus on health and wellness, and a bifurcated economy over the last five years have created the perfect storm for premium grocers.

Giant Food and The Giant Company to shutter centralized e-commerce centers

The Ahold Delhaize-owned chains plan to stop operating six facilities in early 2026 as they shift to in-store fulfillment.

Recapping the top grocery M&A transactions of 2025

C&S Wholesale Grocers expanded its retail presence this year through a pair of deals involving hundreds of locations, while other grocery companies picked up smaller numbers of stores.

Aldi goes on another store opening tear

The discounter opened 18 stores in a single day last week and will debut four more on Thursday, closing the year with nearly 200 added locations.

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Whole Foods to launch in-store food waste infrastructure

The specialty grocer will be the first to deploy Mill Industries’ automated, on-site food recycling technology.

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Pardon the Disruption: 6 trends that defined grocery in 2025

This year was all about execution and efficiency for retailers — with a few curveballs thrown in thanks to the Trump administration, Amazon and more.

Amazon welcomes another Whole Foods exec to grocery business

Caitlin Leibert recently became global head of sustainability for Worldwide Grocery at Amazon after holding a similar title with the specialty grocer.

FTC claimed Walmart got unfair pricing advantages from PepsiCo

In the newly unsealed complaint, the agency alleged the retailer got preferential pricing and promotions from the CPG giant.

Shoppers plan to spend more on groceries next year: report

The grocery sector is the only category included in an international survey conducted by AlixPartners that’s expected to see an overall increase in consumer outlays in 2026.

Albertsons launches new offsite shopping capability

The feature allows online customers to add products, recipes, coupons and offers from media like display ads directly to their digital Albertsons cart. 

Kroger to build nearly $400M Kentucky distribution center

The new facility comes as the grocer continues to restructure its supply chain network, including scaling back its use of automated fulfillment sites.

The Friday Checkout: Will grocery be in the pricing hot seat?

As grocery shopping increasingly goes digital, the industry will need to balance affordability efforts with possible consumer backlash against dynamic pricing.

The Fresh Market adds stores in Illinois and Kentucky

The new stores cap a year of growth for the specialty grocer, which opened seven locations and a liquor store in 2025.

UNFI believes its best days are still ahead

“The reality is that in the past, we’ve not always delivered on our full potential,” the grocery distributor and retailer’s CEO said during an investor presentation.

How Sprouts cultivated an organic appearance in Apple TV hit ‘Pluribus’

CMO Alisa Gmelich explains how the cameo came about and details other ways the grocer taps into culture, including through women’s sports.

Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers

The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.

6 more states get approval for SNAP waivers

Hawai’i, Missouri, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee received permission from the USDA to restrict which foods are SNAP-eligible.

Winn-Dixie Company opens first new store since rebrand announcement

As parent Southeastern Grocers prepares to transition to The Winn-Dixie Company, it is showcasing a modernized store concept and renewed focus on its home state of Florida.

Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout

The company has expanded the service to 2,300 markets and said customers who buy perishables through the offering shop twice as often as those who don’t.