Walmart records higher online grocery sales amid automation push

The retailer is taking a “build one, scale globally” approach as it taps technology to cut business costs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 19, 2026

Are Target’s store investments enough to turn its experience around?

Additional labor hours could help Target overcome some of its major in-store challenges, such as poor in-stock rates and long checkout lines, experts say.

By Bryan Wassel • Feb. 19, 2026

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Di Bruno Bros. closes 3 stores

The Philadelphia-area specialty grocer said it decided to stop running the locations to preserve “the long‑term sustainability and strength” of its brand.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Feb. 18, 2026

The Fresh Grocer expands to New York City

The Wakefern Food Corp. banner’s first location in the city, an 18,000-square-foot store in Brooklyn operated by Inserra Supermarkets, opened on Friday.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 17, 2026

Pardon the Disruption: The big question facing Kroger’s new CEO

Greg Foran is an old-school merchant who can whip Kroger’s stores into shape. But can he address the company’s identity crisis?

By Jeff Wells • Feb. 17, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Could shopper alarm over price disparities spur FTC pressure on Walmart?

An advocacy group hopes new revelations about soda prices will spur regulators to enforce a law that blocks suppliers from offering preferential terms to larger retailers.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 13, 2026

Kroger is going through a rough period. Can its new CEO turn things around?

Greg Foran’s experience righting the ship at Walmart could be just what the nation’s largest supermarket chain needs to rejuvenate its business, analysts said.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 12, 2026

More Than a Store: Costco’s latest project could be an inspiration for grocers

The club retailer’s planned store in Los Angeles will be at the base of an affordable housing complex, highlighting the importance of connecting food shopping to where people live.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 12, 2026

Ridley’s Family Markets acquires fellow regional grocer

The family-owned grocer is buying Terrels Markets, another Utah-based grocer with six stores in the state.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 12, 2026

Target names COO, chief merchant

CEO Michael Fiddelke announced his successor to lead operations and is transitioning the retailer to a single chief merchandising officer structure.

By Dani James • Feb. 11, 2026

5 things to know about Kroger’s new CEO Greg Foran

Foran, who marks the grocer's first external hire for the top role, has worked in five countries and headed up three different divisions at Walmart.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 10, 2026

Walmart’s decade of change with Doug McMillon

The longtime CEO has passed the baton to John Furner, but McMillon’s technology and e-commerce legacy is lasting.

By Dani James • Feb. 10, 2026

Why independent grocers need a tech roadmap

As the nation’s largest merchants amp up their investments in cutting-edge areas like AI, smaller food retailers also need to step up their game, speakers said during The NGA Show.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 9, 2026

Natural Grocers is moving into a new state

The specialty grocery is kick-starting the new year by announcing plans to enter Wisconsin, furthering its goal of opening at least six new stores this year.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 9, 2026

Kroger names former Walmart US head Greg Foran as CEO

Foran, who succeeds interim CEO Ron Sargent, takes over the nation’s largest supermarket chain as it faces numerous competitive and operational challenges.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Feb. 9, 2026

How 2 independent grocers are using facial recognition to combat theft

“When [people] steal, they’re stealing personally from my husband and I and my team and my family,” the operator of a Grocery Outlet store said during a session at The NGA Show.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 6, 2026

3 top takeaways from The NGA Show

From defining themselves through technology to helping CPGs reach shoppers, independent retailers see a bright future.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 5, 2026

Kroger’s divisional shuffling continues with new Central Division president

The company promoted the vice president of operations for its Fred Meyer Division to the role, marking the latest in a string of corporate changes as the grocer readies to name a new CEO.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 5, 2026

Kroger to shutter Georgia health clinics

The chain did not say why it is closing all 18 of the state’s Little Clinic locations, which will cease operations in April.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 4, 2026

H-E-B buys land for supply chain facilities in North Texas

The grocer purchased more than 600 acres to support distribution in an area where it is rapidly opening stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 4, 2026

Kroger doubles down on large-format stores as it chases growth

The grocer plans to open numerous locations under its Marketplace banner in Indiana, Texas and West Virginia over the next two years. 

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 3, 2026

C&S continues to solidify its presence in the Southeast

The wholesaler said it will serve as the primary supplier for Florida-based Hispanic grocer Sedano’s Supermarket.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 2, 2026

Albertsons Media Collective gets a new office, updated look

The grocery company’s retail media arm opened its inaugural New York City office and unveiled a logo meant to reflect the evolving business. 

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 2, 2026

7 top grocery executive changes in January

The leadership changes include new CEOs for Lidl US and The Save Mart Companies. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 2, 2026

Wakefern to buy 3 ShopRite stores from member families

The East Coast grocery co-op will operate the supermarkets, all of which are in the Philadelphia region, through a wholly owned subsidiary.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 30, 2026