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Trump tariffs could hike canned food prices up to 15%, trade group says
The Consumer Brands Association also warned that 20,000 U.S. food manufacturing jobs could be in danger if more costly products cause a drop in sales.
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Uber grocery executive named to lead delivery operations
Susan Anderson, who formerly led the company’s grocery and retail operations, is now serving as its global head of delivery.
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Delivery continues to fuel grocery e-commerce growth
The channel accounted for nearly all of the 27% year-over-year jump in online food sales in May, Brick Meets Click found.
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Deep Dive
Walmart is quickly gaining ground in the grocery industry. What does that mean for other retailers?
The mass retailer and Giant Eagle are dueling for control of Pittsburgh’s grocery market — and similar battles are playing out in other markets across the U.S.
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UNFI’s operations remain hobbled following cyberattack
The grocery company had to entirely shut down its network following the intrusion and is serving customers on only a “limited basis” as it works to recover, CEO Sandy Douglas said.
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Private label beer is having a moment. Should grocers order a round?
Retailers like Costco, Stewart’s Shops and Walmart are investing in exclusive beer brands as capacity has opened up at brewers across the U.S.
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Tariff impact on grocery prices muted so far, Circana reports
Price increases this year have mostly stemmed from tight supplies of eggs, meat, coffee and cocoa, the market research company found.
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Thrive Market taps Amazon veteran for new C-suite role
Scott Lescher will drive operational and fulfillment improvements to support membership growth at the e-grocer as specialty retailers continue to gain steam.
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Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities
Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.
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UNFI services disrupted by cyberattack
The grocery retailer and wholesaler is working to resume full operations following “unauthorized activity” involving its IT systems.
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Grocers need to do a better job of explaining prices, shoppers say
Respondents to a poll by The Feedback Group offered a middling assessment about their primary grocery store’s approach to explaining how tariffs might impact food costs.
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Column
The Friday Checkout: Can Amazon Fresh ring up success with its arsenal of low prices?
The supermarket chain has stumbled since its inception in trying to put down roots. Has it finally found its footing?
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Grocery Outlet sued over deceptive pricing claims
The lawsuit alleges that the discounter offered fake savings opportunities to shoppers in Oregon.
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Aldi drops prices on over 400 items for summer
While the discounter upped the number of items receiving reductions from 2024, the total amount it promises to save consumers is the same as last year's promotion.
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As grocery spending growth slows, e-commerce could pick up the slack
Fast-growing digital sales are in a position to help counter headwinds posed by issues including uncertainty over tariffs and potential SNAP cuts, Brick Meets Click reported.
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Costco ‘held’ price on tariff-impacted bananas, CFO says
The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the tariff impact on certain “staple” goods’ prices but sees flowers as “discretionary,” CFO Gary Millerchip said.
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Amazon Fresh turns up the volume on low prices
Visits to locations on both coasts show the supermarket chain is trying to set itself apart with eye-catchingly low prices — and abundant signage to make sure shoppers notice.
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Krasdale Foods names VP of finance
The family-owned grocery company has also promoted a long-time employee to general manager of warehouse operations.
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6 key grocery executive changes from May
From Aldi U.S. naming a new chief executive to Market Basket’s board placing its CEO on paid leave, last month saw several significant C-suite shifts.
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Deep Dive
What went wrong at Target?
The mass merchant is looking to turn around falling sales and declining customer sentiment. But first, it needs to diagnose its own problems.
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Top grocery trade shows still ahead in 2025
From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening in the second half of this year.
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Walmart to bring fast-casual hot dog restaurant to 6 stores
The retailer has partnered with Wienerschnitzel, marking its latest move to grow its roster of in-store quick-service restaurant partners.
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SpartanNash shakes up corporate staff
The company has cut an unspecified number of positions in addition to reassigning and promoting workers, a spokesperson said.
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Grocers sit in the middle of a snacking shift
As thrifty consumers change their habits, grocers are gaining snack sales from convenience stores and drug stores but losing sales to club competitors, a NielsenIQ report found.
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Misfits Market acquires regional sustainable e-grocer
This latest deal continues Misfits’ efforts to acquire similar businesses and expand its operations.