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

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The Friday Checkout: Grocery industry raises alarm over SNAP amid government shutdown

If the shutdown continues, funding for the food nutrition program could run out in November.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 24, 2025

Mapping the newly formed 1939 Group’s store footprint

The holding company encompasses Schnuck Markets, Skogen’s Festival Foods and Hometown Grocers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 24, 2025

What’s Publix’s secret sauce?

As pressure on traditional grocers mounts, the Florida-based supermarket chain offers key lessons on how to stand out, industry experts say.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Oct. 23, 2025

Ahold Delhaize invests $860M to build North Carolina distribution center

The facility will primarily support the Food Lion banner and marks the company’s fourth facility in the state.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 23, 2025

Shoppers to close 4 more Maryland stores

The UNFI-owned grocer plans to shutter the locations just weeks after four other Shoppers stores in the state went out of business.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 22, 2025

Private label plays key role in Costco’s tariff strategy

The retailer is also ramping up domestically sourced items and consolidated buying to lower the cost of goods.

By Kelly Stroh • Oct. 22, 2025

Southeastern Grocers to rebrand as The Winn-Dixie Company

The name change, which will take effect early next year, marks the company’s renewed focus on Florida and will include divesting more than two dozen stores outside of that state.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 21, 2025

Wakefern positions itself for continued growth as sales near $21B

The East Coast grocery cooperative’s sales rose 3.1% in fiscal 2025, up from a 2.2% pace during the prior year.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 21, 2025

JM Smucker sues Trader Joe’s over ‘copycat’ Uncrustables sandwiches

As private label continues to steal market share from traditional food giants, more companies are pushing back through litigation to protect their brands.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 21, 2025

Brookshire Grocery to acquire 2 Louisiana Winn-Dixie stores

The grocer intends to wrap the locations, both of which are in the state’s capital, into its Super 1 Foods banner.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 20, 2025

The Fresh Market to shutter 2 stores

The specialty grocer has decided to exit Naperville, Illinois, and Framingham, Massachusetts, but confirmed plans to open two new stores in December. 

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 20, 2025

Vallarta Supermarkets readies its first store outside California

The Latino-owned grocer plans to open in Glendale, Arizona, in January.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 17, 2025

Albertsons’ loyalty program continues upward trajectory

Membership in the Albertsons for U loyalty program rose 13% year over year to 48.7 million people.

By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 17, 2025

Wakefern names 2 group vice presidents

Travis Riepenhoff, a former Giant Eagle and Kroger executive, is joining the grocery co-op to head its fresh operations. He replaces Mark Van Buskirk, who now leads Wakefern’s center store divisions.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 16, 2025

Penny shortage poses compliance woes for retailers, grocery industry warns

SNAP-authorized stores risk violating federal law when they round to the nearest nickel for cash-paying consumers, industry groups including FMI and NGA told the USDA.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 16, 2025

Albertsons eyes 30% private label penetration

The grocer’s own brands are playing a key role in helping the company connect with value-focused shoppers and boost its long-term profitability, its CEO said.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 15, 2025

Dillons heads back to Kansas City area

The Kroger-owned chain plans to reenter the market with a store in Olathe, Kansas.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 15, 2025

Albertsons says it is undervalued as it reports modest quarterly growth

The grocer has launched an expanded share-buyback program and is open to potential acquisitions as a way to boost its performance, CEO Susan Morris said during an earnings call.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 14, 2025

Beyond compliance: How Circular Action Alliance supports producers through EPR

As EPR laws for paper and packaging roll out across several U.S. states, producers must navigate a new and evolving regulatory landscape.

Oct. 13, 2025

Publix moves further up the East Coast

The Florida-based grocer plans to open a store in Manassas, Virginia, about 35 miles from the nation’s capital.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 10, 2025

Amazon Fresh decides to shutter 5 stores

The chain is pruning its fleet even as Amazon expands its grocery business on other fronts.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 7, 2025

Pardon the Disruption: Has Kroger found its store of the future?

Kroger’s Marketplace format is becoming a hub of innovation and a key tool in the grocer’s fight against strong regional competitors like Publix and H-E-B.

By Jeff Wells • Oct. 7, 2025

How Good Food Holdings uses tech to elevate its high-service stores

Until the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted retail, the grocery operator worried that tech would impact its premium experience. Now, its CEO is embracing digital innovation.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 6, 2025