Albertsons looks to store remodels and technology to juice growth

The supermarket chain spent over $1.8 billion on capital expenditures during fiscal 2025 and expects that figure to be at least $2 billion this year.

By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2026

Inside Giant Food’s strategy for linking healthy eating with affordability

The Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain’s team of nutritionists produces weekly podcasts that offer advice on how to create healthy meals using items the grocer has on sale.

By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2026

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Albertsons records anemic comps as it faces pharmacy headwinds

The grocer saw identical sales growth of less than 1% in Q4 and recorded a $480 million net loss that reflects the cost of a deal to settle opioid-related claims.

By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2026

New York City to open municipal grocery store in 2027

The store will be one of five city-owned food stores Mayor Zohran Mamdani has promised to debut before his term ends.

By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2026

Ingles Markets steps up fight with activist investor

The grocer and Summer Road LLC both contend that the other side is withholding key information from investors ahead of a board of directors vote.

By Sam Silverstein • April 13, 2026

How grocers can embrace the ‘promiscuous shopper’

Instead of recapturing monogamous loyalty and share of basket, retailers need to optimize for a more fractured “category” approach to shopping, writes Victor Kimble of Preston Spire.

By Victor Kimble • April 13, 2026

Hy-Vee’s first woman president dies

Donna Tweeten served roughly 20 years at the supermarket chain, including two years in the top role, and retired from the grocer last year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 13, 2026

Publix adds 3 more stores to Kentucky pipeline

The grocer, which already has six locations open in the state, is steadily growing its fleet in a region where Kroger has long had a powerful presence.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 9, 2026

Kroger colluded with trucking companies via no-hire agreements, lawsuit alleges

The complaint alleged that a “gentlemen’s agreement” prevented the drivers from getting work from certain companies.

By David Taube • April 8, 2026

Ahold Delhaize USA joins Responsible Labor Initiative

The supermarket chain will help tackle human rights risks in global food and beverage supply chains as a member of the international group.

By Sam Silverstein • April 8, 2026

Food City appoints new CFO

The regional supermarket chain has promoted Paul Cox to take over as finance chief from Eddie Neely, who is retiring.

By Sam Silverstein • April 7, 2026

How traditional grocers are trying to narrow the ‘value gap’ with discount competitors

From price locks to refreshed loyalty programs, grocers like Kroger and ShopRite are moving beyond traditional pricing strategies to win over shoppers.

By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • April 7, 2026

Associated Wholesale Grocers names new COO

Joe Kelley, who will join the cooperative food wholesaler in May, served most recently as senior vice president of retail divisions for Kroger.

By Sam Silverstein • April 6, 2026

States seek to recover $10M from Kroger and Albertsons

The plaintiffs want the grocers to reimburse them for costs incurred in opposing the companies’ effort to merge.

By Sam Silverstein • April 6, 2026

Grocery Outlet adds 2 board members

The discounter grew its board to 12 directors as it grapples with poor financial performance. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 6, 2026

Hannaford unveils redesigned private label line

The grocer aimed to create a more consistent look for its store brand with packaging that has “appetite appeal,” its vice president of marketing said in an interview.

By Peyton Bigora • April 6, 2026

Gas prices are crimping grocery spending, research finds

More than a third of respondents to a survey conducted in March said they have cut back on their grocery spending by either trading down or buying less.

By Sam Silverstein • April 3, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Can Raley’s still become a super-regional grocer?

Mike Teel, whose first stint as Raley’s CEO came nearly 30 years ago, will look to provide a spark for a company that’s recently struggled to grow.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 3, 2026

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

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