Why independent grocers need a tech roadmap

As the nation’s largest merchants amp up their investments in cutting-edge areas like AI, smaller food retailers also need to step up their game, speakers said during The NGA Show.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 9, 2026

Natural Grocers is moving into a new state

The specialty grocery is kick-starting the new year by announcing plans to enter Wisconsin, furthering its goal of opening at least six new stores this year.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 9, 2026

Kroger names former Walmart US head Greg Foran as CEO

Foran, who succeeds interim CEO Ron Sargent, takes over the nation’s largest supermarket chain as it faces numerous competitive and operational challenges.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated 8 hours ago

How 2 independent grocers are using facial recognition to combat theft

“When [people] steal, they’re stealing personally from my husband and I and my team and my family,” the operator of a Grocery Outlet store said during a session at The NGA Show.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 6, 2026

3 top takeaways from The NGA Show

From defining themselves through technology to helping CPGs reach shoppers, independent retailers see a bright future.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 5, 2026

Kroger’s divisional shuffling continues with new Central Division president

The company promoted the vice president of operations for its Fred Meyer Division to the role, marking the latest in a string of corporate changes as the grocer readies to name a new CEO.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 5, 2026

Kroger to shutter Georgia health clinics

The chain did not say why it is closing all 18 of the state’s Little Clinic locations, which will cease operations in April.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 4, 2026

H-E-B buys land for supply chain facilities in North Texas

The grocer purchased more than 600 acres to support distribution in an area where it is rapidly opening stores.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 4, 2026

Kroger doubles down on large-format stores as it chases growth

The grocer plans to open numerous locations under its Marketplace banner in Indiana, Texas and West Virginia over the next two years. 

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 3, 2026

C&S continues to solidify its presence in the Southeast

The wholesaler said it will serve as the primary supplier for Florida-based Hispanic grocer Sedano’s Supermarket.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 2, 2026

Albertsons Media Collective gets a new office, updated look

The grocery company’s retail media arm opened its inaugural New York City office and unveiled a logo meant to reflect the evolving business. 

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 2, 2026

7 top grocery executive changes in January

The leadership changes include new CEOs for Lidl US and The Save Mart Companies. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 2, 2026

Wakefern to buy 3 ShopRite stores from member families

The East Coast grocery co-op will operate the supermarkets, all of which are in the Philadelphia region, through a wholly owned subsidiary.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 30, 2026

The Friday Checkout: What went wrong with Amazon Fresh?

The chain bet heavily that checkout technology would win over shoppers. When that didn’t pan out, there wasn’t much to fall back on.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026

What’s ahead for grocers in 2026?

As the industry keeps a close eye on what Kroger and Amazon have up their sleeves, multicultural cuisine is taking on a heightened role as consumers seek out global flavors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2026

BJ’s prepares to open 2nd small-format location

The grocery-focused store, which is about half the size of the club retailer’s traditional locations, comes as retailers experiment with smaller floor plans.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 28, 2026

With Amazon Fresh’s closure, where is Amazon headed in grocery?

The shuttering of its brick-and-mortar conventional grocery chain is a setback, but experts say the company will continue to make gains through e-commerce and Whole Foods.

By Jeff Wells , Peyton Bigora • Updated Jan. 29, 2026

Traditional grocers’ ‘low price’ message no longer resonates with shoppers, research finds

Supermarket operators depend too heavily on promotions to connect with customers, leading to unfavorable comparisons with other channels, an AlixPartners survey found.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Jan. 27, 2026

Amazon to shutter all Amazon Fresh and Go stores

The company will focus its brick-and-mortar strategy on Whole Foods Market, with plans to open more than 100 new stores under the banner over the next few years.

By Peyton Bigora , Sam Silverstein • Updated Jan. 27, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Can a revitalized Winn-Dixie compete in ultra-competitive Florida?

The chain’s new visual identity and playful marketing lingo could play a key role in helping it stand out to shoppers.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 23, 2026

Lidl US is getting yet another leader. Is it ready to move ahead?

The discount grocery chain made solid progress under now-former CEO Joel Rampoldt, suggesting it could finally be primed for success in a market where it has struggled to gain traction, analysts said.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 22, 2026

H Mart plans foodservice-focused flagship store in California

Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the store will be the grocer’s largest in the state and include a food hall and dine-in restaurants.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 22, 2026

Raley’s to shutter 2 California stores

The West Coast grocer is closing a location under its namesake banner later this month and plans to cease operations at one under its Nob Hill Foods banner in May. 

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Jan. 23, 2026

The Winn-Dixie Company era begins

Reborn under a new name, the Florida-based grocer is kicking off 2026 with a new visual identity and plans to remodel and open new stores.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 22, 2026

Lidl US CEO out

Joel Rampoldt, who has served as the discount grocer’s chief executive since 2023, is now serving in an advisory role, the company confirmed.

By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Updated Jan. 21, 2026