What’s ahead for grocers in 2025?

As consumers continue to worry about food prices, retailers will be focused on battling discounters, sharpening their value propositions and keeping up with evolving health and wellness needs.

Sprouts focuses on Florida to bolster East Coast presence

The specialty grocer plans to open multiple new stores in the Sunshine State as a key part of its 2025 growth strategy.

QFC names new president

Brent Stewart, who assumed the role in December, joined the Kroger-owned supermarket chain in 1990 and most recently served as its vice president of merchandising.

Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores, supply chain over the next 5 years

As part of the initiative, the retailer plans to open a distribution center in the spring and five supercenters by 2027.

What Trump’s arrival could mean for the grocery industry

The new president plans to impose steep tariffs on imports and has shaken up federal agencies that handle merger reviews and labor relations.

Top grocery trade shows in 2025

From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening this year.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025

Raley’s appoints new president of operating division

The grocer also named a new vice president of store operations, marking four c-suite executive changes in just three days.

Updated Jan. 29, 2025

Target ends some DEI initiatives, reiterates commitment to belonging and inclusion

Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer Kiera Fernandez cited “the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape.”

Giant Food expands price reductions to more products

After lowering the cost of private label items for the last nine months, the chain said it is now doing the same for store- and name-brand perishables.

Albertsons needs to move fast as it looks to regroup, experts say

“If we don’t see any significant sales momentum by 2026, then people will be raising some red flags,” one analyst said.

Egg prices could break more records in 2025

The USDA expects consumer costs to rise another 20% this year as bird flu devastates commercial flocks.

Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia vote to form 1st union for the chain

The unionization vote comes despite a “barrage of union-busting techniques, intimidation, threats, coercion” and wrongful firings, UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell Young IV said in an interview.

Updated Jan. 28, 2025

Whole Foods unveils new Seafood Code of Conduct

The policy strengthens labor protections across the entire seafood supply chain and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi.

Amazon taps Whole Foods CEO to helm its entire grocery business

Jason Buechel, who will remain the head of the specialty banner, steps into a newly created role in which he will also oversee the Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go chains.

Updated Jan. 27, 2025

Raley’s names its first chief growth and transformation officer

Jen Warner, previously the grocer’s operating division president, steps into the newly created position.

Walmart’s market managers can now earn up to $620K annually

The compensation changes reflect the key role these multistore supervisors play in the success of the business, the retailer said.

Mapping Trader Joe’s ambitious store growth

The grocer debuted more than 30 new stores in 2024 — triple its additions the prior year — and has a dozen already in the pipeline for 2025.

How grocers can prepare for food traceability requirements coming in early 2026

Retailers have less than a year to get their supply chains ready, yet challenges and confusion remain. 

Hy-Vee appoints new CMO, RedMedia president

Kathryn Mazza steps into the two roles as 35-year veteran Donna Tweeten departs.

Dollar General ramps up grocery private label

More than half of the roughly 100 new items set to hit shelves early this year will be under the discounter's Clover Valley brand.

The Fresh Market names new president and CEO

Brian Johnson, currently the specialty grocery chain’s chief operating officer, will assume leadership of the company on Feb. 3.

Updated Jan. 23, 2025

Another Amazon Go will close next month

The retailer will shutter its c-store in Woodland Hills, California, on Feb. 26. Its total store count has decreased by about 50% since early 2023.

The Friday Checkout: Grocery Outlet will be a change of scenery for new CEO

Jason Potter will join the discounter from The Fresh Market. While the grocers might seem sharply distinct from each other, they both take differentiated approaches to appeal to shoppers.

Trump eyes 10% China tariff hike by Feb. 1

The president floated a similar timeline for 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico.

Grocery Outlet taps The Fresh Market chief to be next president and CEO

The grocery discounter has appointed Jason Potter to the roles following the sudden departure of RJ Sheedy at the end of October.

Updated Jan. 22, 2025