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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walmart records higher online grocery sales amid automation push

The retailer is taking a “build one, scale globally” approach as it taps technology to cut business costs.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 19, 2026

Raley’s newest loyalty initiative automatically delivers discounts

The new program benefit applies discounts at checkout when shoppers enter their phone number, saving them from clipping coupons.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 19, 2026

Walmart grocery penetration reaches record-breaking 72%

This significant uptick and the overall momentum of mass retailers and dollar stores are fueled by ongoing financial insecurity among U.S. shoppers.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 18, 2026

Monthly 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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