Publix names new chief information and digital officer

The grocer promoted CIO Laurie Douglas to the role and announced other executive changes in its technology, industrial operations and finance departments.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 15, 2026

Pardon the Disruption: Kroger’s really big layoff plan carries some really big risks

But the strategy, outlined earlier this week by CEO Greg Foran, also sends a clear message to employees as well as the industry.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 15, 2026

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Albertsons retail media arm taps former Walmart exec

Steve Shee stepped into a vice president role in the division around the same time as the retail media arm’s leader departed.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 15, 2026

Wegmans’ latest store opening highlights low price focus

In Charlotte, North Carolina, the regional grocer is challenging established players Harris Teeter and Food Lion by claiming that it charges less for a group of frequently purchased products.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 14, 2026

Amazon to close grocery partner storefronts

The company will shutter an unspecified number of retailer-specific storefronts on Amazon.com as it focuses on new services and simplifying its online grocery experience.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 14, 2026

Albertsons hastens cost-cutting drive as sales continue to flounder

As the grocer recorded its third consecutive quarter of falling identical sales growth, its CEO indicated that layoffs and store closures in certain markets are on the table.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2026

Albertsons seeks $8B from Kroger over failed merger

Kroger is responsible for a “lost merger premium” because it put its own interests ahead of its obligation to pursue regulatory approval for the deal, Albertsons claimed in a court filing.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 13, 2026

Kroger to cut 3K corporate jobs over the next 3 years

The grocer has “more layers, more handoffs and more overhead than we need,” CEO Greg Foran wrote in an internal memo.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Oct. 12, 2026

Senator raises concerns over Kroger’s plan to buy Giant Eagle

The proposed acquisition and two other major food deals “reveal a growing consolidation trend” that could boost prices for consumers, Sen. Elizabeth Warren told the FTC and the Justice Department.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 12, 2026

Ahold Delhaize experiencing cybersecurity issue

The company said it took some systems offline as part of “precautionary measures.” Websites for all five of the grocer’s U.S. banners were down Monday morning. 

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 12, 2026

Albertsons continues consolidating internal departments

The grocer is bringing its retail media arm under its merchandising organization, with CMO Emily Turner overseeing the combined organization.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 9, 2026

ADUSA parts ways with top tech executive

Keith Nicks, the grocer’s chief commercial and digital officer for the past year, concluded his 36-year run at the company.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 8, 2026

Grocery consumption shifts require smaller packages, NielsenIQ finds

Brands and packaging converters need to evolve alongside consumers, including by taking into account generational differences in consumption, the report says.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 8, 2026

Former Shipt executive returns as CEO

Raj Kapoor, the e-commerce company’s former chief operating officer, is rejoining after a year-long stint as a Target senior executive. 

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 8, 2026

Walmart defends pricing practices, again

The retailer says it won't renew a key patent that could leverage scan-and-go tech to personalize prices. It's one of several that has drawn the attention of activists.

By Dani James • Oct. 7, 2026

Good Food Holdings names new CEO

Company veteran Adam Caldecott succeeds Neil Stern, who retired after helming the West Coast specialty grocery operator for six years.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 7, 2026

Walmart expands drone delivery of groceries and other goods

By next year, the retailer and partner Wing plan to offer aerial delivery from more than 270 stores across the country.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 7, 2026

The Giant Company launches store tours for GLP-1 users

The chain is hosting sessions at six stores as the grocery industry steps up efforts to support consumers taking the popular medications.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 6, 2026

Top grocery trade shows in 2027

FMI’s GroceryLab and the Nourishing Change Conference co-hosted by Kroger Health, Ahold Delhaize USA and Hy-Vee are among the industry events set for the coming year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Updated Oct. 12, 2026

Albertsons retail media head departs

Brian Monahan has left Albertsons Media Collective after serving for one year as senior vice president of the division.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Oct. 5, 2026

New York City names branding firms for municipal grocery store project

The city has selected four companies to help create a cohesive brand identity for the five stores it plans to open.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Oct. 5, 2026

Has Publix lost its magic?

The highly regarded regional supermarket chain typically outperforms its conventional peers. But that hasn’t been the case lately as the grocer’s sales growth has tailed off.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 5, 2026

8 top grocery executive changes in September

Stater Bros. named a new chief executive, Albertsons appointed a regional operating president and Kroger resurrected the chief store operations officer role.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 2, 2026

Albertsons expands its board of directors again

The supermarket chain made three new appointments, including former Food Lion President Meg Ham, moving its board from 11 to 14 members.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 1, 2026

Kroger takes key step forward in tying retail media creative with digital sales

The grocer, in partnership with Vidmob and MMA Global, was able to forecast e-commerce conversion of ad creative with 81% accuracy.

By Chris Kelly • Oct. 1, 2026