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5 things to know about the Kroger-Giant Eagle deal
The deal comes as both grocers are zeroing in on price investments and upgrading their store experiences.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • July 8, 2026 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Is Kroger’s acquisition of Giant Eagle worth the trouble?
The deal marks Kroger’s return to its classic M&A strategy, but the benefits of buying the regional grocer aren’t particularly compelling.
By Jeff Wells • July 2, 2026 -
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Kroger’s comp sales underwhelm as Foran focuses on store improvements
The grocery chain's e-commerce operations turned a profit for the first time in Q1, but the CEO said more than half of its stores need to step up their performance.
By Sam Silverstein • June 18, 2026 -
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Hy-Vee sells 21 convenience stores
The sale to Pump & Pantry will allow the Midwest grocer to focus on running c-stores that sit adjacent to its supermarkets.
By Brett Dworski • June 8, 2026 -
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Dollar General sales soar as customers trade down at ‘accelerated’ rate
The discounter’s grocery selection attracted customers seeking lower price points — and a new frozen food section is “doing very well,” its CEO said.
By Dani James • June 3, 2026 -
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Payments company further tailors food-as-medicine grocery cards
Fresh Connect’s four new specialized cards now allow shoppers to purchase from a wider selection of grocery items that better meet specific health and wellness needs.
By Peyton Bigora • May 29, 2026 -
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Walmart ramps up price cuts
The retailer’s price reductions now reach 7,200 products — but high fuel prices could eventually put pressure on those investments.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 21, 2026 -
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Target adds 3K food and beverage items in Q1
The retailer is working to turn its grocery department “into a reason [shoppers] choose to come to Target,” its merchandising chief told investors.
By Peyton Bigora • May 20, 2026 -
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Grocery Outlet improves sales but CEO is ‘not satisfied’ with performance
The discounter has worked to reshape its value perception but still needs to improve its in-store experience, its top executive told investors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 14, 2026 -
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Independent grocers make up nearly 40% of US food retail sales, report says
An NGA analysis found that every $1 in indie grocery sales generates an additional 58 cents in supply chain and household spending nationwide.
By Peyton Bigora • May 12, 2026 -
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Ahold Delhaize reports powerful online sales, but faces numerous challenges
Though net and comparable-store sales increased in the first quarter of 2026, the grocery company was negatively impacted by the Inflation Reduction Act, lower SNAP eligibility and more.
By Peyton Bigora • May 7, 2026 -
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Sprouts’ Achilles’ heel is affordability. Can its new loyalty program mend that?
The specialty grocer is looking to its newly launched Sprouts Rewards to improve its value messaging, but sources say the payoff may take a while.
By Peyton Bigora • April 29, 2026 -
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Instacart to acquire retail tech platform in international expansion
Instaleap’s partnerships with major grocers such as Cencosud in Latin America and Continente in Portugal will help Instacart scale outside of the U.S.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 14, 2026 -
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Homeland to close 4 stores, consolidate others
The Midwest grocer said the move, which also includes putting an undisclosed number of locations up for sale, will help to build a stronger foundation for the future.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 30, 2026 -
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Harps Foods moves into new states with 18-store acquisition
The Arkansas-based grocer has nearly doubled its footprint over the past six years through deals like this latest one, which will introduce it to Tennessee and Kentucky.
By Jeff Wells • March 18, 2026 -
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Grocers face state and federal lawmakers’ scrutiny over ‘surveillance’ pricing
A slew of recently introduced bills aim to restrict how retailers use consumer data to make pricing decisions and some would even ban electronic shelf labels.
By Peyton Bigora , Catherine Douglas Moran • March 17, 2026 -
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H-E-B to build supermarket on former landfill site
The retailer will receive more than $20 million in incentives to help cover the cost of remediating the land in Buda, Texas, through an agreement with several government agencies.
By Sam Silverstein • March 13, 2026 -
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Dollar General to introduce new store format, pilot subscription program
The discount retailer reported Q4 net sales jumped nearly 6% year over year, with average basket size growing due to increased retail unit prices.
By Dani James • March 13, 2026 -
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UNFI’s net sales continue to dip, but executives see brighter days ahead
The company lowered its full-year sales forecast, but noted that its ongoing “value creation strategy” is delivering profitability growth and free cash flow ahead of projections.
By Peyton Bigora • March 11, 2026 -
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Albertsons launches ‘Stock Up’ sale in bid to improve price image
For the next month, shoppers will have access to additional discounts and other exclusive offerings both in-store and online.
By Peyton Bigora • March 6, 2026 -
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New Kroger CEO wants to accelerate turnaround
The company will focus on improving the store experience and cutting prices as it strives to grow faster, said Greg Foran, who recently took over as the grocer’s chief executive.
By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2026 -
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Target’s earnings lag in the holiday quarter
The retailer’s net sales declined again, but its grocery category remained a bright spot.
By Dani James • March 4, 2026 -
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Publix’s sales growth slows
The grocer’s same-store sales growth moderated for the second consecutive quarter after achieving a high-single-digit increase in Q2.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 3, 2026 -
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Sprouts braces for 2026 after disappointing fiscal 2025 results
“We are not happy with how the year finished,” CEO Jack Sinclair told investors, noting the grocer will work to improve customer engagement.
By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 20, 2026 -
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The Giant Company buys 2 family-owned stores
The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer plans to remodel the supermarkets, both of which are located in Bedford County, Pennsylvania.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 20, 2026
