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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
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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    Afresh expands AI replenishment tech beyond fresh categories

    With its latest move, the company is looking to help alleviate the inventory management challenges grocers face across the categories they manage.

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    Harps Foods moves into new states with 18-store acquisition

    The Arkansas-based grocer has nearly doubled its footprint over the past six years through deals like this latest one, which will introduce it to Tennessee and Kentucky.

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    Redner’s launches new app as part of companywide digital upgrade

    The Mid-Atlantic grocery chain said the app is part of a broader digital strategy that will include in-store kiosks and AI-powered promotions.

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    Brookshire Brothers makes 4 top-level promotions

    The Texas-based supermarket chain named a new CFO and chief operating officer as part of the executive shuffle.

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    Publix did not overcharge customers, court rules

    A judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit alleging the grocer’s point-of-sale system inaccurately weighed on-sale items.

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    Walmart to test faster renovation process for Neighborhood Markets

    The retailer intends to take several stores out of service for about a month for upgrades instead of doing construction in phases over a longer period.

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    Meijer readies another grocery store

    The company will soon open its fourth Meijer Grocery format and plans to add more locations.

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    Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options

    The offerings, now available in select cities and towns, feature a "supercenter" product assortment as the e-commerce giant battles competitors like Walmart.

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    Grocers face state and federal lawmakers’ scrutiny over ‘surveillance’ pricing

    A slew of recently introduced bills aim to restrict how retailers use consumer data to make pricing decisions and some would even ban electronic shelf labels.

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    Ahold Delhaize appoints new head of private label

    The company promoted Abby Cook to senior vice president of its new Own Brands division.

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    Heritage Grocers names new CEO

    The Hispanic grocery company has been without a CEO since last July, when Suzy Monford stepped down. 

    Updated March 13, 2026
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    Associated Wholesale Grocers adds dozens of private label items

    More than two-thirds of the new additions are under the wholesaler’s household and general merchandise brand Simply Done.

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    The Friday Checkout: Which competitor does Publix watch the closest?

    Representatives from the grocer and data firm Dunnhumby say regional players shouldn't only monitor Walmart and discount retailers.

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    USDA faces lawsuit challenging state SNAP waivers

    The consumers behind the lawsuit claim that the food restrictions in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.