Grocery Outlet lowers guidance after SNAP sales hit

The discounter said comparable-store sales from EBT payments in November declined by more than 8% as federal funding for the program lapsed. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 4, 2025

Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund

The retail giant is calling for funds to be returned as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of certain levies imposed by President Donald Trump.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 3, 2025

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USDA head threatens to withhold SNAP funding from Democratic states

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the 21 states won’t receive federal funds for the food assistance program until they comply with a directive to share information about participants.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 3, 2025

UNFI’s net sales growth slips as supply chain efficiencies improve

Although sales dropped year over year due to the closure of a distribution center, the wholesaler said it’s lowering costs and moving cases faster through its facilities.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 2, 2025

States sue Trump administration over SNAP eligibility changes

The lawsuit aims to block new USDA guidance that says certain groups, including refugees and asylum recipients, can’t participate in the food assistance program. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2025

United Supermarkets to lay off 126 employees

The grocery chain is eliminating the positions in Texas as parent Albertsons continues a year filled with changes.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 1, 2025

6 grocery companies’ top executive changes in November

Walmart and Schnuck Markets named new senior executives, while Instacart said its CEO will become chair.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 1, 2025

Fareway grows Kansas footprint

The Midwest grocer opened its first full-scale format in the state in late November.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 1, 2025

Albertsons’ pilot with Chobani drives ad outcomes

The test is part of a collaboration between the grocer’s retail media division and NBCUniversal to provide closed-loop measurement that bridges connected TV ads and retail performance.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 26, 2025

Private label’s allure transcends income levels, survey finds

Consumers with household incomes above $100,000 are becoming more likely to buy store-brand groceries as they look to save money, Alvarez & Marsal reported.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 26, 2025

Aldi opens 16 stores in one day

The opening spree, which happened last Thursday, continues the discounter’s work towards its goal of operating 3,200 locations by 2028.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 26, 2025

Grocers go niche with their private labels

Retailers including Natural Grocers, Albertsons and SpartanNash have recently rolled out items like cooking oils, herb blends and flavored butters under their store brands.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 25, 2025

Harris Teeter to shutter online fulfillment spoke

The banner’s Alexandria, Virginia, site will permanently close by Feb. 1, joining three other spoke facilities in Florida that are also closing as Kroger pares back its digital fulfillment network.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 25, 2025

Private label growth unwraps opportunities for packaging manufacturers

Store brands are outpacing name brands’ growth, according to speakers at a Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show. Those products and shelf-ready packaging are “essential to our model,” said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 25, 2025

The Save Mart Companies reopens value-focused store

The grocer’s only Maxx Value location, situated in its hometown of Modesto, California, now features a broader assortment of products, including a wider selection of beer and Hispanic foods.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 24, 2025

Walmart’s e-commerce growth speaks to CEO Doug McMillon’s legacy

Digital sales jumped 27% globally in Q3 and the U.S. channel is poised to turn a profit this year, demonstrating a core aspect of the exiting chief's omnichannel strategy.

By Dani James • Nov. 21, 2025

The Friday Checkout: The sun is setting on Kroger’s time in Florida

The grocer is closing three smaller e-commerce facilities along with an automated fulfillment center, essentially ending its presence in the state.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 21, 2025

New Coborn’s store to focus on in-store dining

The Midwestern grocery chain is working with a pair of restaurateurs to develop a restaurant and a food court at a location set to open next year in suburban Minneapolis.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2025

Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far

The retailer’s decision to close three automated fulfillment centers reflects the stark changes in grocery e-commerce that have taken place in the years since it launched its partnership with Ocado.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 19, 2025

National Co+op Grocers names new CEO

Tandy Harvey, a former UNFI and SuperValu executive, will take over leadership of the business services cooperative from C.E. Pugh on Jan. 1.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 18, 2025

Kroger closing automated fulfillment facilities to bolster e-commerce profitability

In a bid to improve digital profitability by $400 million in 2026, the grocer is shuttering three CFCs, leaning into in-store fulfilment and expanding third-party e-commerce partnerships.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 18, 2025

Dollar General taps new operations, merchandising chiefs

Emily Taylor continues her 25-year career at the retailer by taking on the COO position. The company also eliminated its executive vice president of strategy and development role.

By Dani James • Nov. 17, 2025

Why a people-focused grocer brought robots into its stores

Utah independent grocery chain Harmons sees the automated inventory equipment it recently installed from Simbe as a way to build ties with shoppers, CIO Bruce Hatch said in an interview.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 17, 2025

Albertsons unveils expansive ‘Wicked’ promotion

The grocer’s retail media arm has partnered with Universal on a promotion linked to the upcoming release of “Wicked: For Good” that includes exclusive snack items and Oz-inspired decor.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 17, 2025

Lowes Foods’ ‘season of sharing’ unites better-for-you brands and local food banks, delivering 780,000 meals

Now in its third year, the Lowes Foods partnership with Healthy Family Project demonstrates how grocers can blend purpose, produce and performance during the holidays.

Nov. 17, 2025