H-E-B pilots autonomous vehicle delivery in Austin

The robots ferry products from one store in the city to customers who live roughly one mile away.

Bernie Sanders urges UNFI to negotiate a ‘fair contract’ with Cub Foods workers

The Vermont senator wrote letters to UNFI as well as two grocery operators regarding ongoing contract negotiations with Minneapolis grocery workers.

How Sprouts’ focus on its target customers fuels growth

On the cusp of launching its first loyalty program, the specialty grocer is also moving ahead with ambitious store expansion plans and bulking up supply chain capabilities.

The Friday Checkout: Amazon taps Whole Foods leadership for grocery growth — finally

With a newly restructured grocery executive team that has Whole Foods’ CEO at the helm, Amazon is gunning for grocery success. But why didn’t it bring in the specialty grocer sooner?

Walmart survival guide for grocers

In this three-part series, Grocery Dive uses expert insights and market share data to explore the mass retailer’s impact on the grocery segment and how supermarkets can stand out.

How Price Chopper/Market 32 dialed up its summer promotion

The grocer’s seasonal campaign includes a digital carnival-style wheel to give loyalty members the chance to win hundreds of points.

More states sign up for SNAP waivers

Arkansas, Idaho and Utah have received permission to place restrictions on which foods are SNAP-eligible, joining three other states.

How grocers can level the playing field against Walmart in e-commerce

Now that Walmart expects its online division to turn a profit this year, it’s time for grocers to find their niche to hold onto their omnichannel customers. 

Walmart is leveling up in foodservice. How can grocers compete?

As the retailer adds hot bars, grab-and-go items and in-store QSRs, supermarkets can tap their workers and deep knowledge of their customer base as valuable differentiators, sources said.  

UNFI’s split with Key Food will cost billions in potential sales and hundreds of jobs

Transportation-related issues in the New York City area played a role in the distributor’s decision to exit its contract with the grocer and shutter a distribution center it built to serve the chain.

Amazon restructures grocery leadership as it further integrates Whole Foods

The e-tailer is unifying top execs from both companies, Business Insider reported, and moving the specialty grocers’ corporate workers onto its systems.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UNFI services disrupted by cyberattack

The grocery retailer and wholesaler is working to resume full operations following “unauthorized activity” involving its IT systems.

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.

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?

Grocery Outlet sued over deceptive pricing claims

The lawsuit alleges that the discounter offered fake savings opportunities to shoppers in Oregon.

Updated June 6, 2025

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.