The hidden risks of “false loads” in modern refrigeration systems

False loads promise simplicity but often create instability, inefficiency and hidden costs. Discover why real load commissioning delivers better outcomes.

By Kyle Payne, Head of Retail Sales, Lowe Rental • April 6, 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

Stop & Shop woos shoppers with expanded, cheaper hot bar assortment

The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocer is bringing new dinner foods to the self-service stations in addition to lowering the price by $1 per pound.

By Sam Silverstein • March 25, 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

Vallarta expands foodservice offerings with new store concept

The Hispanic grocery chain will debut an in-house seafood restaurant that is set to become a staple in its locations.

By Peyton Bigora • 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

High stakes at checkout: Navigating SNAP’s new reality

As SNAP rules evolve, consistent product data becomes critical for retailers.

March 16, 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

Rethinking cold storage for the age of rapid grocery fulfilment

Outdated cold warehouses are blocking profitable e-commerce growth.

By Kyle Payne, Head of Retail Sales, Lowe Rental • Feb. 17, 2026

Walmart links up with Asian-inspired drink company

The retailer continues to grow its roster of in-store quick-service restaurant offerings with the opening of a Vietnamese drink station inside an Illinois store. 

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 10, 2026

Product innovations that breakthrough

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

Feb. 2, 2026

Traditional grocers benefit from lunch rush

Consumers are increasingly viewing supermarkets as convenient destinations to grab mid-day ready-to-eat meals.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 23, 2026

99 Ranch readies massive in-store food hall in New York City

Eat Up will span 12,000 square feet and serve up more than 20 food concepts inside the grocer’s Flushing location.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 10, 2025

How 3 grocers navigated the SNAP suspension

As the food assistance program continues to face political pressure, here’s how a few retailers adjusted their operations during the recent funding lapse.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora , Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2025

Wegmans adds Hot Bowls to foodservice lineup

The grocer’s new program allows people to order signature bowls or create their own with fresh proteins and other ingredients.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 21, 2025

New Coborn’s store to focus on in-store dining

The Midwestern grocery chain is working with a pair of restaurateurs to develop a restaurant and a food court at a location set to open next year in suburban Minneapolis.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2025

From innovation to connection: How grocery leaders are redefining retail

Grocery leaders are blending innovation and connection to redefine retail’s future.

Nov. 10, 2025

Coborn’s prepares to open prototype location

The grocer’s new store, which will anchor a mixed-use development in suburban Minneapolis, will feature restaurant-style seating, an outdoor stage and shopping carts made from recycled plastic.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 28, 2025

Kroger, Sprouts bulk up their protein offerings

From new private label offerings to grab-and-go meal options, here’s how two food retailers are leaning into this dominating health trend.

By Peyton Bigora • Oct. 20, 2025

From meals to nutrition: How one grocer is creating a healthy food experience

A new store in Chicago aims to make healthy food more accessible with a Nutrition Corner and foodservice options.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 14, 2025

Grocers continue to gain ground on restaurants, FMI survey finds

Twenty-eight percent of shoppers in a survey the trade group conducted said they buy deli-prepared foods from grocers as a replacement for going to a restaurant, up from 12% in 2017.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 9, 2025

How Good Food Holdings uses tech to elevate its high-service stores

Until the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted retail, the grocery operator worried that tech would impact its premium experience. Now, its CEO is embracing digital innovation.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 6, 2025

Sprouts to open 20 in-store cafes across Southern California

The specialty grocer is growing its partnership with Klatch Coffee as it continues to expand its footprint and operations. 

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 26, 2025

More than a Store: What it’s like to sip and shop at Giant Food’s bar

A recent boozy outing to a store the grocer runs in Washington, D.C., led to a slower trip — and some impulse buys.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 25, 2025