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  Trader Joe’s unveils plans for 8 more stores

  So far this year, the specialty grocer has announced plans for 17 new stores and opened two.

  Corporate Operations

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  The grocery tech breakthrough happening at regional retailers

  The biggest advances in grocery tech are coming from unified platforms, not bigger budgets.

  Technology

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  Raley’s CEO departs after 11 years with the grocer

  Keith Knopf, who served as chief executive since 2018, has handed the reins to Mike Teel, the grocer’s owner and chairman.

  Corporate Operations

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  Aldi revamps website and mobile app

  The upgrade marks another milestone in the discounter’s ambitious 2026 growth plans.

  Technology

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  Homeland to close 4 stores, consolidate others

  The Midwest grocer said the move, which also includes putting an undisclosed number of locations up for sale, will help to build a stronger foundation for the future.

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  The Friday Checkout: Will Dollar General’s new CEO make it more of a grocery destination?

  With its appointment of a top Ahold Delhaize executive, the discounter is entrusting its future to a leader with decades of experience in the supermarket industry.

  Corporate Operations

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  Fareway breaks ground on distribution center expansion

  The Midwestern grocery chain expects the 105,000-square-foot freezer building expansion to help it better serve its stores in addition to laying the foundation for future investments in automation.

  Corporate Operations

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  Walmart brings Sparky to ChatGPT as OpenAI rethinks Instant Checkout

  OpenAI is pivoting away from handling purchases after its initial efforts failed to provide enough flexibility.

  Technology

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  Number Sense: Can Target succeed by positioning itself as a specialty grocer?

  The retailer is planning this year to direct more than $1 billion in capital spending — a fifth of its entire capital budget for 2026 — to its food and beverage business.

  Corporate Operations

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  Natural Grocers to staff all stores with health coaches

  The coaches, who provide free nutrition education and personalized guidance, will soon be available at all 169 store locations.

  Corporate Operations

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  Kroger to spend $112M on store projects in Ohio

  The grocer plans to open two stores and remodel 15 in the central and northwest parts of the state in 2026.

  Corporate Operations

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  3 key Ahold Delhaize USA accomplishments under JJ Fleeman

  From tapping his omnichannel expertise to continuing the task of righting Stop & Shop’s course, here’s what defined Fleeman’s time as CEO.

  Corporate Operations

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  Giant Eagle’s loyalty program now accepted at Circle K stores in Ohio

  Effective March 24, customers in the Buckeye State can choose between Couche-Tard’s Inner Circle rewards or myPerks while filling up on gas.

  Corporate Operations

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  AWG invests $110M to modernize distribution center

  The wholesaler is renovating its Gulf Coast facility with advanced automation to improve order accuracy and service reliability.

  Corporate Operations

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  Stop & Shop woos shoppers with expanded, cheaper hot bar assortment

  The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer is bringing new dinner foods to the self-service stations in addition to lowering the price by $1 per pound.

  Foodservice

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  Ahold Delhaize USA CEO to depart

  JJ Fleeman, who spent more than three decades at the grocery company, is joining Dollar General as the retailer’s new CEO, effective January 2027.

  Updated March 24, 2026

  Corporate Operations

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  Pardon the Disruption: Do fast-growing grocers need to rein in their expansion plans?

  Grocery Outlet, Sprouts Farmers Market and Aldi are adding stores at a rapid clip around the U.S. amid warning signs from consumers.

  Discount Grocers

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  NJ lawmakers advance bill that would limit dynamic pricing methods

  The measure is among a number of state-level legislative efforts aimed at restricting retailers from using data about consumers to customize prices.

  Technology

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  Going to the club: How groceries are boosting club retailers’ sales

  From perishables to private label dry goods, Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s saw food sales tick up in their most recent quarters.

  Fresh Food

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  3 numbers that can help retailers boost seafood sales

  Ramping up online offerings and helping with meal prep are just a couple of tactics traditional grocers can deploy to retain their frequent seafood buyers.

  Fresh Food

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  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.

  Corporate Operations

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  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.

  Foodservice

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  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.

  Fresh Food

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  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.

  Corporate Operations

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  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. 

  Technology

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  AWG deploys AI-powered shopping assistant

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

  Technology

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