How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said during a virtual event.

By Kelly Stroh • April 9, 2026

Consumer goods inflation eased in March, Numerator data shows

Prices for everyday household purchases were up at an annual clip of 2% last month, down from 2.7% in February, according to the data analysis firm’s Consumer Goods Price Index.

By Sam Silverstein • April 9, 2026

Grocers focus on steep discounts for Easter

Several major retailers are offering deals and recipes to help make it easier for consumers to plan their festivities.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 2, 2026

More than a Store: 4 ways grocers can do more with merch

Trader Joe’s tote bags are going viral, again. But it isn’t the only grocer capitalizing on logo-bearing goods to fuel consumer loyalty. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 31, 2026

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.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 23, 2026

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.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 19, 2026

Meijer readies another grocery store

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

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026

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.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026

Uncle Giuseppe’s secret sauce for private label success

Known for making hundreds of classic Italian dishes in-store, the specialty regional grocer entrusts its store brand items to a select group of suppliers — but authenticity is key.

By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2026

Kroger adds new fresh and frozen meals to private label brand

The grocer’s Private Selection line added more than 20 new options, ranging from frozen entrees to refrigerated deli meats.

By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2026

Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors

The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes.

By Sam Silverstein • March 2, 2026

The Friday Checkout: ShopRite’s integrated approach to GLP-1s

The Northeast grocery chain offers a notable example of how retailers can tie together their pharmacy and grocery operations to meet the booming trend.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 27, 2026

Fresh Thyme let its store brand go ‘stale.’ Now it’s working to revive it.

After halting innovation on its private label line for years, the specialty grocer is enacting a new strategy to revamp the offering’s logo, assortment and more, a category manager told Grocery Dive.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Feb. 26, 2026

Shoppers’ relationship with frozen foods is getting warmer

Frozen food sales in the U.S. were up more than 45% during the 52-week period that ended in September 2025 compared with calendar year 2019, according to the American Frozen Food Institute and FMI.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2026

ShopRite creates wellness kits for new GLP-1 users

The kits, which are available for a limited time, include a guide from the grocer’s dietitians, product samples and coupons.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 24, 2026

Inside the Store: Grocery Outlet makes its Virginia debut

The discounter’s first store in the state is stocked with low-price messaging and private label products. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2026

FDA loosens rules for ‘no artificial colors’ label in food

Companies can now employ the label when using natural dyes — a move meant to speed the transition away from synthetic colors.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 9, 2026

Walmart debuts latest Supercenter in Jacksonville, Florida

The mass retailer’s new location features a fresh sushi bar and follows the opening of another Supercenter in the state about a month ago.

By Dani James • Feb. 6, 2026

What gets shoppers past the ‘tipping point’ on private label?

Promotions are “undefeated” in getting consumers to expand their horizons and try more innovative store brand products, 84.51° reported.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 4, 2026

What’s ahead for grocers in 2026?

As the industry keeps a close eye on what Kroger and Amazon have up their sleeves, multicultural cuisine is taking on a heightened role as consumers seek out global flavors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2026

How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2026

Multicultural grocery demand is rising. Here’s what grocers can do.

The momentum specialty grocers have seen is fueling consumer interest in international grocery stores and global flavors in supermarket aisles.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 29, 2026

Wild Oats is back, again

The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2026

How 3 grocers source small and local brands

Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming an increasingly powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while also satisfying discerning customers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2026

More Than a Store: Inside Nordstrom’s collab with Pop Up Grocer

As grocers turn to local and niche sourcing to stand out from the competition, Pop Up Grocer can help them discover which innovative and new items click with shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 2026