Grocery Outlet’s comps return to the green

After three consecutive quarters of negative comparable-store sales, the discounter turned the metric positive with higher traffic and changes to its assortment. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 11, 2026

DoorDash-Instacart combination shines a spotlight on e-commerce pricing

Their proposed deal places newfound emphasis on how to make online grocery shopping more affordable for shoppers and economically viable for retailers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 11, 2026

Winn-Dixie to exit Georgia with sale of 5 stores to Food Lion

The deal with the Ahold Delhaize USA banner is part of Winn-Dixie’s effort to focus on its growth in Florida.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Nov. 9, 2026

Weis Markets remains on a financial roller coaster

The regional grocer reported another dip in comparable-store sales while net income rebounded with a more than 30% increase.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 4, 2026

Ahold Delhaize braces for impact of cybersecurity incident

While the company recorded strong U.S. online growth in Q3, it expects the online breach that disrupted its operations last month to reduce its net sales for the current quarter.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Nov. 5, 2026

Publix’s comp sales slide once again

The grocer’s sales growth moderated for the fifth consecutive quarter as it grapples with reduced drug prices tied to the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 3, 2026

What the DoorDash-Instacart tie-up means for the grocery industry

The delivery giants say their mega-deal will benefit retailers, consumers and workers. Industry experts and advocates, though, are divided.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 2, 2026

Amazon records rapid growth in grocery delivery

The company’s fresh groceries and everyday essentials grew approximately three times faster than the rest of the store, CEO Andy Jassy told investors.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 2, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Instacart dashes toward the exit

The grocery technology company has agreed to sell itself to DoorDash. Together, can they take a bigger swing at e-commerce giants like Amazon and Walmart?

By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 30, 2026

Sprouts ‘must evolve faster,’ incoming CEO tells investors

After posting negative comparable-store sales for the third consecutive quarter, the specialty grocer will roll out a new pricing plan in January alongside other affordability efforts.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 29, 2026

DoorDash to buy Instacart for $17B

The deal marks the consolidation of two major players in the grocery e-commerce industry.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Oct. 29, 2026

Wakefern’s sales growth slows to a multi-year low

The grocery cooperative brought in $21.5 billion in retail sales during fiscal 2026, up 2% from the previous year.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 27, 2026

5 big numbers from Kroger’s Investor Day

The company laid out a three-year plan that centers on simplifying its value proposition, modernizing operations and ramping up digital capabilities.

By Peyton Bigora , Sam Silverstein • Oct. 22, 2026

Aldi and Lidl dish out Thanksgiving meal deals for under $40

While both bundles can feed 10 people and include sides and dessert fixings, the discounters are taking different approaches to serving up value to their shoppers.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Oct. 14, 2026

Kroger’s comps slide to near zero as cyclospora outbreak eats into produce sales

Multiple factors, including reduced spending on fresh food stemming from the public health crisis, hurt the grocer’s Q2 sales growth, executives said.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 11, 2026

Dollar stores grow sales as grocers grapple with weak results

Dollar General and Dollar Tree both recorded comparable-store sales increases of more than 3% during their latest quarters.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 28, 2026

Walmart touts low prices, meal offerings as key grocery levers

“Our price gaps to conventional grocers here in the U.S. are strong, and they continue to widen,” CEO and President John Furner said on an earnings call.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 20, 2026

Target’s turnaround gains steam as grocery sales power ahead

The retailer saw a 7.2% year-over-year increase in food and beverage sales during the second quarter, helping to fuel single-digit advances in net and identical-store sales.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 19, 2026

UNFI to sell 3 Cub stores

The company said transferring ownership of the Minneapolis-area supermarkets to Jerry’s Enterprises will support its “efforts to strengthen the business and become Minnesota’s No. 1 grocer.”

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 17, 2026

C&S looks to become majority owner of The Winn-Dixie Company

Raymond Rhee, who currently serves as the grocer’s finance chief, will become CEO of Winn-Dixie until the expected close of the transaction in 2027.

By Jeff Wells • Updated Aug. 13, 2026

Grocery Outlet’s value image is improving with shoppers, CEO says

Key adjustments the discount grocer made to its opportunistic supply and low-price messaging have boosted its financial results, Jason Potter told investors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 13, 2026

Natural Grocers shows resilience in Q3 earnings

The specialty grocer’s loyalty program, ongoing affordable pricing strategy and new store openings kept the company in the black for both net and comparable-store sales.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 10, 2026

Tracking mergers and acquisitions in the grocery industry

Winn-Dixie is exiting Georgia with the sale of five stores to Food Lion, while Houchens acquired Brooks Grocery.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 10, 2026

Ahold Delhaize USA remains an e-commerce powerhouse, but reports sluggish sales growth

Like many U.S. grocers, the company’s comparable store sales performance was weighed down by the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 5, 2026

Publix’s sales growth continues to slow

The grocer’s sales growth moderated for the fourth consecutive quarter following a high-single-digit increase a year ago.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 4, 2026