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Giant Food and The Giant Company to shutter centralized e-commerce centers
The Ahold Delhaize-owned chains plan to stop operating six facilities in early 2026 as they shift to in-store fulfillment.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Why specialty grocers are thriving post-pandemic
High prices, a renewed focus on health and wellness, and a bifurcated economy over the last five years have created the perfect storm for premium grocers.
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Aldi goes on another store opening tear
The discounter opened 18 stores in a single day last week and will debut four more on Thursday, closing the year with nearly 200 added locations.
By Peyton Bigora • Updated 22 hours ago -
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FTC claimed Walmart got unfair pricing advantages from PepsiCo
In the newly unsealed complaint, the agency alleged the retailer got preferential pricing and promotions from the CPG giant.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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Amazon welcomes another Whole Foods exec to grocery business
Caitlin Leibert recently became global head of sustainability for Worldwide Grocery at Amazon after holding a similar title with the specialty grocer.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: 6 trends that defined grocery in 2025
This year was all about execution and efficiency for retailers — with a few curveballs thrown in thanks to the Trump administration, Amazon and more.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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Shoppers plan to spend more on groceries next year: report
The grocery sector is the only category included in an international survey conducted by AlixPartners that’s expected to see an overall increase in consumer outlays in 2026.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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Kroger to build nearly $400M Kentucky distribution center
The new facility comes as the grocer continues to restructure its supply chain network, including scaling back its use of automated fulfillment sites.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 15, 2025 -
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The Fresh Market adds stores in Illinois and Kentucky
The new stores cap a year of growth for the specialty grocer, which opened seven locations and a liquor store in 2025.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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UNFI believes its best days are still ahead
“The reality is that in the past, we’ve not always delivered on our full potential,” the grocery distributor and retailer’s CEO said during an investor presentation.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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How Sprouts cultivated an organic appearance in Apple TV hit ‘Pluribus’
CMO Alisa Gmelich explains how the cameo came about and details other ways the grocer taps into culture, including through women’s sports.
By Chris Kelly • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Winn-Dixie Company opens first new store since rebrand announcement
As parent Southeastern Grocers prepares to transition to The Winn-Dixie Company, it is showcasing a modernized store concept and renewed focus on its home state of Florida.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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How did Kroger and Albertsons fare in 2025?
A relentless focus on cost savings defined the year following their failed merger attempt. There were also a few high-profile surprises.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Kroger ramps up Marketplace store fleet in Texas as it faces down H-E-B
The grocer plans to break ground on three of the large-scale locations in the state’s northern region in 2026.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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99 Ranch readies massive in-store food hall in New York City
Eat Up will span 12,000 square feet and serve up more than 20 food concepts inside the grocer’s Flushing location.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Trump orders investigation into food supply chains for possible price fixing
Under pressure to address rising grocery costs, the president directed new task forces to determine whether anticompetitive behavior exists, particularly among foreign-owned companies.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Coborn’s to implement AI-based pricing system to support expansion
The Minnesota-based grocer plans to use a platform from Revionics to tailor its pricing operations to varying market conditions and diverse store concepts.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 9, 2025 -
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Where Kroger feels the heat from regional competitors
Despite being the nation’s largest grocer, Kroger is struggling to compete with the likes of H-E-B and Publix in key markets, data from Dunnhumby’s Competitive Threat Evaluator indicate.
By Peyton Bigora , Jasmine Ye Han • Updated Dec. 10, 2025 -
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Recapping 2025’s flurry of major CEO moves
Major players like Kroger, Albertsons, Walmart and Amazon announced new leadership as economic and competitive forces impacted the industry.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 8, 2025 -
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Kroger cancels plans for additional CFC, will pay $350M to Ocado
The fulfillment center cancellation — along with the closure of a spoke facility in Tennessee — expands the grocer’s pullback of its e-commerce network.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 5, 2025 -
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Kroger expects to reach e-commerce profitability in 2026
The grocer’s recent fulfillment changes along with its retail media sales will help the company achieve this coveted goal, executives said Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Grocery Outlet lowers guidance after SNAP sales hit
The discounter said comparable-store sales from EBT payments in November declined by more than 8% as federal funding for the program lapsed.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund
The retail giant is calling for funds to be returned as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of certain levies imposed by President Donald Trump.
By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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USDA head threatens to withhold SNAP funding from Democratic states
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the 21 states won’t receive federal funds for the food assistance program until they comply with a directive to share information about participants.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 3, 2025 -
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UNFI’s net sales growth slips as supply chain efficiencies improve
Although sales dropped year over year due to the closure of a distribution center, the wholesaler said it’s lowering costs and moving cases faster through its facilities.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 2, 2025
