USDA will fully cover SNAP benefits for November

The department said Friday it has started issuing funds to states in order to comply with a Rhode Island court order.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Nov. 7, 2025

Trump administration fights court order to fully fund SNAP

The Justice Department is appealing a Rhode Island federal judge’s ruling, further complicating the chaotic suspension of federal food assistance benefits.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 7, 2025

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FoodMaxx adds 2 stores in Silicon Valley

The warehouse-style locations, which were both formerly Lucky supermarkets, grow the footprint of the value-focused chain.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 7, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Can New York City pull off city-owned grocery stores?

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has promised to establish a network of city-owned supermarkets to combat rising food prices. But is the city — and America — ready?

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 7, 2025

Food Lion remodels another 153 stores

The $484 million project is part of a multiyear modernization effort that has significantly boosted sales at the Ahold Delhaize-owned grocery chain.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 6, 2025

Grocery Outlet struggles with sales growth as new strategy takes hold

The discounter posted comparable store sales growth of just over 1% during its Q3 as it kicked off a store remodeling campaign and merchandising tests.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 5, 2025

Ahold Delhaize sees improvements at Stop & Shop

The Dutch grocery company saw its overall U.S. comparable-store sales rise during the third quarter at more than twice the pace it recorded a year ago.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 5, 2025

Dollar General eyes AI optimization with new role

Former Dropbox executive Travis Nixon joins the discount retailer to integrate the tech across supply chain, store operations and merchandising.

By Dani James • Nov. 5, 2025

SNAP chaos continues as Trump suggests government may withhold funding

President Trump said on social media that funding “will be given only” once the shutdown ends, but a few hours later, the White House said it is complying with a court order to fund SNAP.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 4, 2025

Kroger, Sprouts to pioneer Instacart’s new AI tech

The grocers will be among the first retailers to implement Cart Assistant, a tool that lets shoppers build baskets by conversing with a chatbot.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 4, 2025

5 top grocery executive changes in October

Wakefern appointed two new group vice presidents and Grocery Outlet named a new chief supply chain officer.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 4, 2025

Why SNAP consumers likely won’t see their benefits soon

The USDA will use just over $4 billion in contingency funds to partially fund the program, but a top official expects payments to take weeks or even months to reach consumers in some states.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2025

Some states tap their own funds for SNAP consumers

While federal funding for the program has lapsed amid the ongoing government shutdown, nine states and Washington, D.C., are providing partial benefits for participants.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2025

Balls Food adds new banner to its roster

The Kansas City-based grocer plans to acquire Schulte’s Fresh Foods and keep the store’s name, bringing its banner count up to five.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 3, 2025

Two judges halt Trump administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits

A Rhode Island judge granted a temporary restraining order against the federal government while a Massachusetts judge ordered the USDA to fund the food nutrition program during the government shutdown.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Oct. 31, 2025

The Friday Checkout: What got buried in the grocery graveyard this year?

The grocery industry can be a scary place. Here are some of the stores and strategies that met an unfortunate end. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2025

Grocers roll out efforts to combat food insecurity amid SNAP woes

With payments set to stop in November due to the government shutdown, several retailers have plans to help consumers who depend on the benefits.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2025

25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP suspension

The lawsuit claims the USDA has unlawfully halted the food nutrition program’s benefits for November.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 29, 2025

Lidl shaves the cost of its Thanksgiving special by 20%

The discount grocer’s holiday promotion feeds 10 people for $36, $9 less than it charged for a similar deal last year.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Coborn’s prepares to open prototype location

The grocer’s new store, which will anchor a mixed-use development in suburban Minneapolis, will feature restaurant-style seating, an outdoor stage and shopping carts made from recycled plastic.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 28, 2025

Sprouts files lawsuit against insulin manufacturers, PBMs

The specialty grocer, which spends millions each year on insulin for employees, accused the companies of profiting from artificially inflated prices for the medication.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 28, 2025

Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf

Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2025

UNFI completes largest solar rooftop project to date

Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the project atop a California distribution center is expected to generate approximately 80% of the facility's electricity needs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 27, 2025

Grocery Outlet seeks to dismiss suit claiming it misled investors about tech problems

The case should not proceed because it fails to “allege adequately a single false or misleading statement” on the part of the retailer’s executives, the company claims.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 24, 2025

Target cuts 1.8K jobs in what it deems ‘a necessary step’

The mass merchant is laying off 1,000 corporate employees and cutting hundreds of open positions, though store and supply chain roles will be spared.

By Dani James • Oct. 24, 2025