Kroger brings food waste solution to entire Mid-Atlantic division

Flashfood is now live in over 100 of the grocer’s stores and is collaborating with Kroger Health on a series of nutrition education videos.

By Peyton Bigora • April 8, 2026

Grocers focus on steep discounts for Easter

Several major retailers are offering deals and recipes to help make it easier for consumers to plan their festivities.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 2, 2026

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Going to the club: How groceries are boosting club retailers’ sales

From perishables to private label dry goods, Sam’s Club, Costco and BJ’s saw food sales tick up in their most recent quarters.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 23, 2026

3 numbers that can help retailers boost seafood sales

Ramping up online offerings and helping with meal prep are just a couple of tactics traditional grocers can deploy to retain their frequent seafood buyers.

By Peyton Bigora • March 23, 2026

Wholesale prices rise sharply in February, driven by food costs

Prices received by producers of fresh and dry vegetables soared almost 50% in February compared with the month before, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

By Sam Silverstein • March 20, 2026

Afresh expands AI replenishment tech beyond fresh categories

With its latest move, the company is looking to help alleviate the inventory management challenges grocers face across the categories they manage.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 19, 2026

Meijer readies another grocery store

The company will soon open its fourth Meijer Grocery format and plans to add more locations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026

Kroger and new CEO Greg Foran outline 5 growth priorities

E-commerce, pricing and store investments are some of the top areas of focus, the grocer’s top executives recently told investors.

By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • March 10, 2026

Meat sales rose in 2025 despite strong inflation

Robust interest by shoppers in consuming more protein represents a key opportunity to continue driving sales ahead, experts said at FMI’s annual meat conference.

By Sam Silverstein • March 9, 2026

Building baskets and brand trust with Florida Oranges

Within the high-stakes produce category, citrus stands out as both a staple and an opportunity.

March 9, 2026

Uncle Giuseppe’s secret sauce for private label success

Known for making hundreds of classic Italian dishes in-store, the specialty regional grocer entrusts its store brand items to a select group of suppliers — but authenticity is key.

By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2026

Kroger adds new fresh and frozen meals to private label brand

The grocer’s Private Selection line added more than 20 new options, ranging from frozen entrees to refrigerated deli meats.

By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2026

Grocery prices are set to rise in 2026

Food-at-home prices will go up 2.5% this year, slightly below the average pace over the past 20 years, the USDA projected.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 27, 2026

How a 4th-generation grocer is combating hunger

Buche Foods in South Dakota uses chilled lockers to bridge transportation gaps for customers and leverages its nonprofit arm to provide free food. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 24, 2026

Wealthier shoppers are driving grocery spending, data shows

Higher-income shoppers tend to purchase more fresh foods while people with less money often direct their dollars toward shelf-stable products, according to NielsenIQ findings shared by FMI.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 19, 2026

Inside the Store: Grocery Outlet makes its Virginia debut

The discounter’s first store in the state is stocked with low-price messaging and private label products. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2026

Grocers are losing opportunities to drive produce sales

Sales would likely rise faster if grocers took more steps to promote fruits and vegetables to specific groups of consumers, according to Circana.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 10, 2026

Walmart debuts latest Supercenter in Jacksonville, Florida

The mass retailer’s new location features a fresh sushi bar and follows the opening of another Supercenter in the state about a month ago.

By Dani James • Feb. 6, 2026

Product innovations that breakthrough

A look at the products that will drive foot traffic, increase revenue and strengthen customer loyalty.

Feb. 2, 2026

What’s ahead for grocers in 2026?

As the industry keeps a close eye on what Kroger and Amazon have up their sleeves, multicultural cuisine is taking on a heightened role as consumers seek out global flavors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2026

How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2026

Wild Oats is back, again

The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 27, 2026

How 3 grocers source small and local brands

Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming an increasingly powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while also satisfying discerning customers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Jan. 26, 2026

Private label sales set another record in 2025

Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3.3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 21, 2026

Beef and coffee drive grocery inflation up

Prices for goods in both categories rose by more than 15% in December as food costs moved ahead at a quicker pace than the month before.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 16, 2026