Ingles Markets pushes back on activist investment firm

The grocer is urging shareholders to reject a candidate for its board of directors connected with the family that controlled opioid medication maker Purdue Pharma.

By Sam Silverstein • April 2, 2026

BJ’s taps former Sam’s Club exec as chief merchandising officer

Stephanie Reibling brings nearly five years of experience at the rival club retailer to the role.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 2, 2026

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10 top grocery executive changes in March

Ahold Delhaize USA said its CEO will leave in June, Raley’s CEO departed abruptly and Heritage Grocers brought on a chief executive after going without one since last July.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 1, 2026

UNFI names first chief digital services officer

The appointment of Alexis Josephs comes as the company focuses on growing its suite of services for retailers and suppliers.

By Peyton Bigora • April 1, 2026

SpartanNash zips along with store renovations

The grocery company has debuted improvements to multiple supermarkets following its acquisition last year by C&S Wholesale Grocers.

By Sam Silverstein • March 31, 2026

Trader Joe’s unveils plans for 8 more stores

So far this year, the specialty grocer has announced plans for 17 new stores and opened two.

By Peyton Bigora • March 31, 2026

Raley’s CEO departs after 11 years with the grocer

Keith Knopf, who served as chief executive since 2018, has handed the reins to Mike Teel, the grocer’s owner and chairman.

By Sam Silverstein • March 30, 2026

Homeland to close 4 stores, consolidate others

The Midwest grocer said the move, which also includes putting an undisclosed number of locations up for sale, will help to build a stronger foundation for the future.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 30, 2026

Sprouts’ CEO says the chain needs to be a better ‘value’ for shoppers

“It’s not so much about price investments. It’s about bringing real clarity to the products that we’re launching,” Jack Sinclair said during an event. 

By Peyton Bigora • March 30, 2026

Fareway breaks ground on distribution center expansion

The Midwestern grocery chain expects the 105,000-square-foot freezer building expansion to help it better serve its stores in addition to laying the foundation for future investments in automation.

By Sam Silverstein • March 27, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Will Dollar General’s new CEO make it more of a grocery destination?

With its appointment of a top Ahold Delhaize executive, the discounter is entrusting its future to a leader with decades of experience in the supermarket industry.

By Grocery Dive Staff • March 27, 2026

Natural Grocers to staff all stores with health coaches

The coaches, who provide free nutrition education and personalized guidance, will soon be available at all 169 store locations.

By Peyton Bigora • March 27, 2026

Kroger to spend $112M on store projects in Ohio

The grocer plans to open two stores and remodel 15 in the central and northwest parts of the state in 2026.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 26, 2026

Number Sense: Can Target succeed by positioning itself as a specialty grocer?

The retailer is planning this year to direct more than $1 billion in capital spending — a fifth of its entire capital budget for 2026 — to its food and beverage business.

By Sam Silverstein • March 26, 2026

AWG invests $110M to modernize distribution center

The wholesaler is renovating its Gulf Coast facility with advanced automation to improve order accuracy and service reliability.

By Peyton Bigora • March 26, 2026

Giant Eagle’s loyalty program now accepted at Circle K stores in Ohio

Effective March 24, customers in the Buckeye State can choose between Couche-Tard’s Inner Circle rewards or myPerks while filling up on gas.

By Brett Dworski • March 25, 2026

3 key Ahold Delhaize USA accomplishments under JJ Fleeman

From tapping his omnichannel expertise to continuing the task of righting Stop & Shop’s course, here’s what defined Fleeman’s time as CEO.

By Peyton Bigora • March 25, 2026

Stop & Shop woos shoppers with expanded, cheaper hot bar assortment

The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer is bringing new dinner foods to the self-service stations in addition to lowering the price by $1 per pound.

By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 2026

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.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated March 24, 2026

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.

By Dani James • March 23, 2026

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. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • March 20, 2026

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.

By Sam Silverstein • March 19, 2026

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.

By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2026

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.

By Peyton Bigora • March 18, 2026

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.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 18, 2026