Kroger, Sprouts to pioneer Instacart’s new AI tech

The grocers will be among the first retailers to implement Cart Assistant, a tool that lets shoppers build baskets by conversing with a chatbot.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 4, 2025

5 top grocery executive changes in October

Wakefern appointed two new group vice presidents and Grocery Outlet named a new chief supply chain officer.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 4, 2025

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Why SNAP consumers likely won’t see their benefits soon

The USDA will use just over $4 billion in contingency funds to partially fund the program, but a top official expects payments to take weeks or even months to reach consumers in some states.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2025

Some states tap their own funds for SNAP consumers

While federal funding for the program has lapsed amid the ongoing government shutdown, several states are providing partial benefits for participants.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2025

Balls Food adds new banner to its roster

The Kansas City-based grocer plans to acquire Schulte’s Fresh Foods and keep the store’s name, bringing its banner count up to five.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 3, 2025

Two judges halt Trump administration’s suspension of SNAP benefits

A Rhode Island judge granted a temporary restraining order against the federal government while a Massachusetts judge ordered the USDA to fund the food nutrition program during the government shutdown.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Oct. 31, 2025

The Friday Checkout: What got buried in the grocery graveyard this year?

The grocery industry can be a scary place. Here are some of the stores and strategies that met an unfortunate end. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2025

Grocers roll out efforts to combat food insecurity amid SNAP woes

With payments set to stop in November due to the government shutdown, several retailers have plans to help consumers who depend on the benefits.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2025

25 states sue Trump administration over SNAP suspension

The lawsuit claims the USDA has unlawfully halted the food nutrition program’s benefits for November.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 29, 2025

Lidl shaves the cost of its Thanksgiving special by 20%

The discount grocer’s holiday promotion feeds 10 people for $36, $9 less than it charged for a similar deal last year.

By Sam Silverstein • Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Coborn’s prepares to open prototype location

The grocer’s new store, which will anchor a mixed-use development in suburban Minneapolis, will feature restaurant-style seating, an outdoor stage and shopping carts made from recycled plastic.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 28, 2025

Sprouts files lawsuit against insulin manufacturers, PBMs

The specialty grocer, which spends millions each year on insulin for employees, accused the companies of profiting from artificially inflated prices for the medication.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 28, 2025

Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf

Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.

By Christopher Doering • Oct. 28, 2025

UNFI completes largest solar rooftop project to date

Spanning nearly 1,000 yards, the project atop a California distribution center is expected to generate approximately 80% of the facility's electricity needs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 27, 2025

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

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