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Sponsored by ZipMonthly patterns influencing the modern grocery basket
By supporting customers throughout the full financial cycle, grocers can create experiences that feel relevant and reassuring at every touchpoint, including checkout.
Feb. 17, 2026 -
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Stop & Shop continues to right its course
Ahold Delhaize told investors on Wednesday that there’s “a positive wind” in the banner’s sails as store remodels and price investments continue to pay off.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 11, 2026 -
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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 -
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Ahold Delhaize USA enters lease-back deal for planned distribution center
The arrangement will allow the grocer to preserve cash as it moves ahead with the $860 million facility it is developing in Burlington, North Carolina.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 14, 2026 -
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Kroger sells Vitacost as it sharpens focus on core grocery business
The sale of the online health and wellness retailer to iHerb follows several moves by the grocer to make its operations leaner and more store focused.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 9, 2026 -
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Albertsons records higher sales amid shaky economy
Identical sales were up 2.4% during the third quarter, an amount that was depressed by between 10 and 20 basis points due to the SNAP disruption caused by the federal government shutdown.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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More states cut grocery taxes
Arkansas and Illinois said goodbye to their statewide levies on groceries at the start of 2026, but both have local grocery taxes.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 6, 2026 -
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Gelson’s to sell unprofitable store to Ralphs
The grocery chain expects to transfer ownership and operations of its location in Carlsbad, California, to the Kroger-owned banner on March 9.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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Kroger launches new discount program
People enrolled in SNAP, WIC, Medicaid or similar programs can get a 20% discount on produce and half off the cost of the grocer’s Boost membership program.
By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 5, 2026 -
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Regional grocers aim to stand out amid M&A moves
Retailers including Coborn’s and the parent of Schnuck Markets preserved the identity of banners they acquired in 2025. Could future deals further that trend?
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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Recapping the top grocery M&A transactions of 2025
C&S Wholesale Grocers expanded its retail presence this year through a pair of deals involving hundreds of locations, while other grocery companies picked up smaller numbers of stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 17, 2025 -
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Kroger expects to reach e-commerce profitability in 2026
The grocer’s recent fulfillment changes along with its retail media sales will help the company achieve this coveted goal, executives said Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 4, 2025 -
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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 -
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Shoppers likely won’t curb their grocery budget for the holidays
A “great homemade feast” remains a top priority for consumers this year, with FMI’s latest holiday trends report finding that food is the area where shoppers are least likely to cut back.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 24, 2025 -
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Walmart US posts grocery, e-commerce growth
Tariffs impacted the cost of goods less than expected, but the retailer continues to focus on food affordability through temporary price cuts and its Thanksgiving deal, executives told investors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 20, 2025 -
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Rouses Markets to acquire 10 Winn-Dixie stores
The deal will increase Rouses' footprint by 15% and continues a drive by Southeastern Grocers to cull the size of the Winn-Dixie chain.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 18, 2025 -
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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 -
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SNAP funding restored through next September
The funding bill President Donald Trump signed Wednesday includes $107.5 billion for SNAP and $8.2 billion for WIC.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 13, 2025 -
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Instacart CEO: Amazon’s grocery push is a ‘rallying cry with retailers’
Instacart sees its omnichannel and price parity capabilities as a competitive edge for retailers as the massive e-tailer expands in grocery.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 12, 2025 -
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Grocery Outlet struggles with sales growth as new strategy takes hold
The discounter posted comparable store sales growth of just over 1% during its Q3 as it kicked off a store remodeling campaign and merchandising tests.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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Ahold Delhaize sees improvements at Stop & Shop
The Dutch grocery company saw its overall U.S. comparable-store sales rise during the third quarter at more than twice the pace it recorded a year ago.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 5, 2025 -
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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 -
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Sponsored by RoundelUnlocking incremental growth during retail’s most magical moment
This year is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable holiday seasons yet, as economic uncertainty lingers due to persistent inflation and the potential ripple effect of tariffs.
Nov. 3, 2025 -
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Sprouts underestimated the impact of softening consumers
While its third-quarter results fell short of expectations, the grocer is still speeding ahead with growth initiatives, including upping its store openings goal for 2025.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 30, 2025 -
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Giant Eagle to hold penny trade-in event
As the national penny shortage continues, the regional grocer is offering gift cards worth twice the value of the pennies customers exchange.
By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 30, 2025
