Trade group sues to halt New York City’s municipal supermarket project

The city’s plan to open five grocery stores would put smaller food retailers out of business, claims an organization representing local independent grocers.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 25, 2026

What grocers need to know about state SNAP waivers

The moves by dozens of states to restrict what their residents can buy with the food assistance program’s benefits follow years of lawmakers petitioning the federal government for similar strictures.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 25, 2026

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Brookshire names new CEO

Jerry LeClair steps into the role after serving as interim CEO since February.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 25, 2026

Grocers need to pivot as Gen Z families enter the mainstream, report finds

Young parents tended to spread their grocery purchases among more retail channels than other consumers in 2025, according to an AlixPartners report.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 24, 2026

The Raley’s Companies to close more stores

The grocery company’s plans to shutter three name banner locations and a Nob Hill Foods follow the closures of three stores earlier this year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 24, 2026

What a fuel price spike really does to the grocery basket

When gas skyrockets, shoppers turn cautious well before grocery costs actually move, writes Thomas Weinandy of Upside.

By Thomas Weinandy • Aug. 24, 2026

The FTC is turning its sights on personalized pricing. What does it mean for customers?

The Federal Trade Commission is seeking comments on the practice, giving businesses yet another reason to be wary of implementing personalized or surveillance pricing.

By Kristen Doerer • Aug. 21, 2026

PCC Community Markets CEO to retire in 2027

Krish Srinivasan, who became the Seattle-based co-op’s leader in 2022, is preparing to depart after leading the grocer back to financial health.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 20, 2026

Albertsons taps former Fresh Market exec as marketing chief

Emily Turner has joined the supermarket chain after serving in a similar role at the specialty grocer.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 18, 2026

7 big grocery industry questions for the rest of 2026

Food retailers are juggling multiple challenges as they confront high energy prices and shopper concerns about food affordability.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Aug. 18, 2026

Smith’s Food & Drugs names new merchandising VP

The Kroger banner made an internal hire to fill the role that Bryan Sant will vacate when he retires in August.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 18, 2026

9 key grocery executive shifts from the first half of 2026

Large chains and regional grocers have shuffled their top leadership as they struggle to keep pace with competition and price-sensitive shoppers.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 18, 2026

UNFI to sell 3 Cub stores

The company said transferring ownership of the Minneapolis-area supermarkets to Jerry’s Enterprises will support its “efforts to strengthen the business and become Minnesota’s No. 1 grocer.”

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 17, 2026

Where SNAP participation has fallen the most

All but one state saw a year-over-year drop in the number of people enrolled in the food assistance program in April.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 17, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Can Kroger’s new e-commerce chief sort out its messy online business?

Nate Faust brings a founder’s energy and an outsider’s perspective to a digital business that has become overly complex.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 14, 2026

Will Congress be left to define ultraprocessed foods?

As the FDA delays its proposed definition, lawmakers have stepped up to take action.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 14, 2026

How Sprouts balances self-distribution and store growth

The specialty grocer’s chief development officer outlined the company’s “balancing act” of growth and supply as it prepares to enter new markets in 2027.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 13, 2026

Kroger names former Walmart executive as first e-commerce chief

The grocer tapped Nate Faust for the new top digital role just months after it named fellow Walmart veteran Greg Foran as its CEO.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Aug. 12, 2026

FDA lays out plan to close ingredients ‘loophole’ targeted by RFK Jr

The agency released a proposal requiring companies to provide more information on chemicals self-affirmed as safe under the controversial GRAS framework.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 11, 2026

Wegmans looks to score big with new program for athletes

The grocer has expanded the reach of its catering with a service focused on food, nutrition and hydration for athletes.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 11, 2026

Number Sense: Rollercoaster egg prices serve up a double whammy for grocers

Falling prices of the commodity are dinging retailers’ comps, but experts say earlier highs likely pushed consumers toward low-price competitors.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 11, 2026

Save A Lot shed hundreds of stores over the past several years. What happened?

The discounter’s footprint has shrunk by around 400 locations since 2020. The company blames the macroeconomic environment, but research also points to inconsistency and intense competitive pressure.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Aug. 10, 2026

Half your SKUs aren’t selling: food and beverage’s dead stock problem

Over half the SKUs that a typical food and beverage SMB is holding in stock right now haven't sold a single unit in the past three months.

Aug. 10, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Federal scrutiny of pricing practices ramps up

A Senate subcommittee hearing put companies on blast for “AI surveillance pricing,” highlighting how retailers risk losing consumer trust.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 7, 2026

Ahold Delhaize winds down plans for 2 automated frozen warehouses

The grocer and supply chain solutions company Americold are closing a facility in Pennsylvania and halting plans for one in Connecticut. 

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 5, 2026