Grocery inflation is primed to rise

Elevated fuel costs could soon start to wear down retailers and suppliers that have so far kept price increases contained for many products, industry experts said at an FMI briefing.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 22, 2026

How Kroger is reshaping its C-suite

After welcoming Greg Foran as its CEO in February, the grocer has ushered in new top executives, including leaders who worked alongside Foran at Walmart.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 21, 2026

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Wegmans invests $110M in its supply chain

The grocer is building a new facility in its home base of upstate New York and consolidating operations to limit its reliance on third-party providers.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 21, 2026

Number Sense: Major grocers see identical-store sales growth wither away

The nation’s largest supermarket operators have all struggled to maintain momentum over the past few quarters, underscoring the tough conditions the industry is facing.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 21, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Kroger looks to energize its low-price image

The grocery chain has stopped selling Red Bull’s products at some banners as it works with suppliers “to keep prices affordable.”

By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 18, 2026

Amazon boosts minimum hourly starting wage to $20

The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery discounts.

By Dani James • Sept. 18, 2026

Inside the market where Kroger and Giant Eagle will likely be under the antitrust microscope

The grocers have a combined market share of more than 64% in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to data from analysis firm RetailStat.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 17, 2026

Food Lion accelerates store fleet expansion

The Ahold Delhaize banner plans to debut six locations across the Carolinas and Georgia before year-end, bringing its total new store openings in 2026 to 10.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 17, 2026

Natural Grocers eyes Texas for long-term growth

The specialty grocer is reincorporating from Delaware to Texas, citing its existing footprint plus future expansion plans within the Lone Star State.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 17, 2026

Harris Teeter to spend $253M to upgrade, expand Charlotte-area stores

The Kroger-owned grocer plans to develop three new locations in the Carolinas as part of the project.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 16, 2026

Illinois announces $26M grant funding for grocers

The initiative includes $4.5 million to help reopen stores that closed in the last year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 15, 2026

Declining grocery volumes demand transformation of category management

Merchants need to change how they set growth goals and approach funding to address shifts in grocery shopping, write Matt Hamory and Marco Di Marino of AlixPartners.

By Matt Hamory and Marco Di Marino • Sept. 15, 2026

Target hires chief marketing and guest experience officer

Mark Weinstein will be responsible for developing how consumers experience and connect with Target across channels, culture and community.

By Chris Kelly • Sept. 15, 2026

Harps CEO to retire

Kim Eskew, who oversaw a significant expansion effort, will end his nearly 50-year career with the regional grocer in early 2027.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 15, 2026

Amazon invests $230M in benefits, pay for Whole Foods store employees

As the company continues to merge its operations with the specialty grocer, this next investment focuses on its frontline workers.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2026

Sprouts nearly doubles HQ size as expansion efforts continue

The grocer relocated to a 180,000-square-foot property that includes an office building, an on-site supermarket and additional retail space.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 14, 2026

Kroger’s comps slide to near zero as cyclospora outbreak eats into produce sales

Multiple factors, including reduced spending on fresh food stemming from the public health crisis, hurt the grocer’s Q2 sales growth, executives said.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2026

Harps names first director of AI

The grocer appointed Will McDoniel to the role to identify ways it can use the technology and more quickly adopt AI capabilities.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 11, 2026

Struggling Albertsons gains star power with appointment of Meg Whitman

The high-profile former tech industry CEO, who is now the grocer's executive chair, has a history of transforming companies including eBay and Hewlett-Packard.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 10, 2026

Grocers have made 14 CEO changes so far in 2026

While most of the announced chief executive changes are internal hires, several supermarkets have named leaders with global experience.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 10, 2026

UNFI names new leader of conventional fresh business

The distributor has unified several parts of its fresh operations under Jody Barrick’s successor.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 10, 2026

UNFI is under pressure but still turning a profit

The grocery distributor and retailer posted positive net income for the third straight quarter during its latest financial period.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 9, 2026

Albertsons expands board, names first executive chair

Meg Whitman will serve in the newly created role as well as act as an advisor to CEO Susan Morris and the rest of the company’s C-suite.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 9, 2026

UNFI’s natural sales rise as conventional segment declines

The grocery distributor saw a net sales decline of about 1% during its latest quarter but remains on track to return to growth in 2027, its CEO said.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 8, 2026

What is Sprouts’ next CEO inheriting?

Nick Konat will soon helm a specialty grocer juggling multiple priorities, from improving financial results to revamping value messaging and opening dozens of stores.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 4, 2026