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.

How rising chocolate prices are changing Halloween candy options

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

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mapping the newly formed 1939 Group’s store footprint

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

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.

Ahold Delhaize invests $860M to build North Carolina distribution center

The facility will primarily support the Food Lion banner and marks the company’s fourth facility in the state.

Walmart adding RFID tech to fresh categories

The retailer worked with Avery Dennison on developing the solution in an effort to minimize food waste and improve inventory management.

More Than a Store: Grocers are missing the party on nonalcoholic drinks

As more consumers sip non- and low-alcoholic beverages, retailers need to improve how they merchandise these products.

Shoppers to close 4 more Maryland stores

The UNFI-owned grocer plans to shutter the locations just weeks after four other Shoppers stores in the state went out of business.

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.