Ingles Markets loses proxy fight over board seat

The grocer’s shareholders have elected Rory Held, a representative of investment firm Summer Road, to the company’s board of directors despite a vigorous effort by Ingles to defeat his nomination.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated April 30, 2026

Albertsons and its CEO face a ‘make or break’ 2026

One year into Susan Morris’s tenure atop the grocery chain, analysts say the chief executive has stabilized the business following its failed merger with Kroger but faces continuing challenges.

By Sam Silverstein • April 30, 2026

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Fresh Thyme revamps loyalty program with new points system

The Midwestern specialty grocer will give shoppers 10 points per dollar spent, and perks like early access to weekly deals and sneak peeks at new products.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2026

Sprouts’ holds steady in Q1 with a focus on affordability

Following disappointing 2025 results, the specialty grocer is making selective price adjustments while continuing its ambitious growth plans.

By Peyton Bigora • April 30, 2026

Market Basket names new president

Chuck Casassa, a 50-year veteran of the New England supermarket chain, is being promoted from director of operations.

By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Updated April 30, 2026

Why one grocer looked to a cycling studio to drive foot traffic

A D&W Fresh Market store in Michigan co-hosted a fitness event with a nearby business to highlight “the link between fresh food and everyday routines.”

By Sam Silverstein • April 29, 2026

Ingles Markets’ real estate grabs attention in proxy fight

The regional grocer says activist investment firm Summer Road has a “total lack of understanding” of its real estate holdings.

By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2026

Albertsons injects fresh retail media data into YouTube advertising

Advertisers using Google’s Display & Video 360 can now access over 175 purchase-based and custom brand audiences supplied by the retailer.

By Peter Adams • April 28, 2026

FMI condemns federal regulators’ overriding of Illinois swipe fee law

The trade group's CEO said it was “incredibly shortsighted” of banking regulators to obstruct the state and to prohibit other states from enacting similar interchange fee legislation.

By Peyton Bigora • April 28, 2026

Albertsons hit with BOGO deals lawsuit

Washington state alleges that the parent company of Safeway, Haggen and its namesake banner used the deals to overcharge consumers in over 3 million transactions covering more than five years.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 28, 2026

Fresh Value CEO Terry Stanley to step down

Stanley will be succeeded as chief executive of the Alabama-based supermarket chain by Shane Holliday.

By Sam Silverstein • April 27, 2026

Food Lion pulls back the curtain on its loyalty program

With over 1 million active and engaged customers in its MVP program, the Ahold Delhaize banner is dialing up personalization and looking to reward in-store and online shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • April 27, 2026

Storied Northeast grocer Pathmark is poised to grow once again

A Long Island grocery store will become the first location under Allegiance Retail Services’ new Pathmark Daily small-format banner, which extends a once-formidable brand that the co-op acquired.

By Sam Silverstein • April 23, 2026

Maryland bans dynamic pricing

The legislation, which the governor signed on Tuesday, underwent significant revisions that some groups claim could limit its shopper protections.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated April 29, 2026

Florida UNFI workers approve union contract, averting strike

Employees at a facility the grocery company runs in Pompano Beach, Florida, will receive a 31% wage increase over five years as part of the arrangement.

By Sam Silverstein • April 22, 2026

How surging gas prices are impacting grocers

“There’s a lot of alarmist headlines [about] what the impact can be on the consumer. But the consumer continues to be very resilient,” Walmart CFO John David Rainey said at a recent industry event.

By Sam Silverstein • April 22, 2026

BJ’s expands into Texas

The membership retailer is about to open a location east of Dallas and plans to soon debut three others in the state.

By Sam Silverstein • April 21, 2026

Market Basket CEO’s firing was valid, judge rules

The New England grocer ousted Arthur T. Demoulas last summer. A Delaware court said that his “imperious manner” justified the decision. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated April 21, 2026

3 growth areas for food product packaging

Private label items and new launches are some of the main factors driving growth in food, according to Circana. Price pack architecture remains important to reach a range of consumers.

By Maria Rachal • April 20, 2026

Kroger’s fueling empire grows as competitors threaten

The grocer operates more than 1,700 fuel centers across the country, but Walmart and Costco are ramping up this side of their businesses as well.

By Jeff Wells • April 20, 2026

Walmart continues aggressive store updates and expansion drive

The mass merchant plans to open around 20 stores over the next two years and remodel 650 supercenters and Neighborhood Market stores in 2026.

By Jeff Wells • April 17, 2026

Gelson’s debuts 2nd convenience store

The newly opened ReCharge by Gelson’s in Costa Mesa, California, includes 40 electric-vehicle power stations operated by charging center startup Rove.

By Sam Silverstein • April 16, 2026

Albertsons looks to store remodels and technology to juice growth

The supermarket chain spent over $1.8 billion on capital expenditures during fiscal 2025 and expects that figure to be at least $2 billion this year.

By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2026

Inside Giant Food’s strategy for linking healthy eating with affordability

The Mid-Atlantic supermarket chain’s team of nutritionists produces weekly podcasts that offer advice on how to create healthy meals using items the grocer has on sale.

By Sam Silverstein • April 15, 2026

Albertsons records anemic comps as it faces pharmacy headwinds

The grocer saw identical sales growth of less than 1% in Q4 and recorded a $480 million net loss that reflects the cost of a deal to settle opioid-related claims.

By Sam Silverstein • April 14, 2026