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    US exempts 200+ agricultural products from reciprocal tariffs

    Coffee, tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by President Donald Trump earlier this year.

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    Lowes Foods’ ‘season of sharing’ unites better-for-you brands and local food banks, delivering 780,000 meals

    Now in its third year, the Lowes Foods partnership with Healthy Family Project demonstrates how grocers can blend purpose, produce and performance during the holidays.

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    Why a people-focused grocer brought robots into its stores

    Utah independent grocery chain Harmons sees the automated inventory equipment it recently installed from Simbe as a way to build ties with shoppers, CIO Bruce Hatch said in an interview.

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    Dollar General taps new operations, merchandising chiefs

    Emily Taylor continues her 25-year career at the retailer by taking on the COO position. The company also eliminated its executive vice president of strategy and development role.

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    Albertsons unveils expansive ‘Wicked’ promotion

    The grocer’s retail media arm has partnered with Universal on a promotion linked to the upcoming release of “Wicked: For Good” that includes exclusive snack items and Oz-inspired decor.

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    The Friday Checkout: The SNAP crisis might be over — but for how long?

    Even though money for the federal nutrition-assistance program is flowing again, the vital public benefit has clearly morphed into a political football.

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    Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire, John Furner to succeed

    McMillon will step down from the top position in January after more than four decades at the company. He will remain as an adviser through fiscal 2027.

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    Pardon the Disruption: Discount grocers are still a work in progress

    Aldi is pressing ahead, but retailers like Grocery Outlet and Lidl are still struggling to capitalize on a macroeconomic environment that’s very favorable for them.

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    Whole Foods readies to open more Daily Shops

    The specialty grocer announced opening dates for two more of its small-format stores, including the first in New Jersey.

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    SNAP funding restored through next September

    The funding bill President Donald Trump signed Wednesday includes $107.5 billion for SNAP and $8.2 billion for WIC.

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    Schnucks names founder’s great-grandson as new COO

    Ted Schnuck is assuming the position at the same time as the grocer’s finance chief takes on the added role of president of its holding company.

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    Albertsons continues to bolster loyalty offerings

    All of the grocer’s loyalty program members can now get extended free trials of Uber One, giving them access to free delivery, cashback and more discounts.

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    Misinformation about grocery theft amid SNAP suspension spreads across social media

    While recent posts have raised alarm over a claimed uptick in shoplifting and store violence, retail industry sources don’t see a need for increased security.

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    Instacart CEO: Amazon’s grocery push is a ‘rallying cry with retailers’

    Instacart sees its omnichannel and price parity capabilities as a competitive edge for retailers as the massive e-tailer expands in grocery.

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    Target reduces prices on 3,000 groceries and other goods

    The price cuts come as food affordability remains a top concern for consumers, especially with the holiday season nearing.

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    Harris Teeter to build 5 new stores

    The Kroger-owned supermarket chain has revealed plans to expand in Florida and the Carolinas after electing to close several locations earlier in 2025.

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    USDA reverses course on SNAP

    The agency that runs the food aid program said Saturday that states are not authorized to load full November benefits for the food aid program.

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    Will Amazon’s latest move sacrifice Whole Foods’ reputation?

    One of the specialty chain’s locations is testing an in-store MFC that provides conventional grocery items to shoppers. Does that undermine its natural product standards?

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    New Jersey ShopRite location debuts sharply expanded kosher department

    The Village Super Market-owned store in Livingston now offers a selection of kosher foods that is 50% larger than before.

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    USDA will fully cover SNAP benefits for November

    The department said Friday it has started issuing funds to states in order to comply with a Rhode Island court order.

    Updated Nov. 7, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Can New York City pull off city-owned grocery stores?

    Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has promised to establish a network of city-owned supermarkets to combat rising food prices. But is the city — and America — ready?

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    FoodMaxx adds 2 stores in Silicon Valley

    The warehouse-style locations, which were both formerly Lucky supermarkets, grow the footprint of the value-focused chain.

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    Grocery Outlet details fresh-focused store remodels

    The discounter has relocated its fresh departments and improved traffic flow to make its shopping experience easier, company executives told investors.

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    The Save Mart Companies readies private label meat line

    The move will add an affordable option to a category that’s seen significant price inflation, company executives said in an interview.

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    Trump administration fights court order to fully fund SNAP

    The Justice Department is appealing a Rhode Island federal judge’s ruling, further complicating the chaotic suspension of federal food assistance benefits.

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    Food Lion remodels another 153 stores

    The $484 million project is part of a multiyear modernization effort that has significantly boosted sales at the Ahold Delhaize-owned grocery chain.