Meijer prepares to open another smaller-format location

The chain’s latest Meijer Grocery supermarket, set to debut in August in Livonia, Michigan, will be the fifth location under the banner.

By Sam Silverstein • June 30, 2026

How one grocer represents 30-plus countries on its shelves

St. Louis retailer Global Foods Market relies on word of mouth and partnering with distributors of varying sizes to meet its customers’ needs, COO Shayn Prapaisilp said.

By Peyton Bigora • June 30, 2026

More than a Store: Are grocers letting the store experience slip?

As traditional grocers focus more on price, they may be overlooking an opportunity to outclass discount rivals on store appearance and cleanliness.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 29, 2026

Alcohol brands need to emphasize value to grow sales: report

Current offerings aren't doing enough to convince a large cohort of consumers that the price is “worth it,” according to a Deloitte analysis.

By Laurel Deppen • June 29, 2026

Rhode Island becomes first state to mandate staffing ratio for self-checkout

Legislation signed by Gov. Dan McKee and due to take effect in 2027 comes as other states also consider self-checkout restrictions.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated June 30, 2026

Target to open 11 stores in July

Many of the upcoming locations will feature the retailer's newest “food-forward selection of fresh and affordable produce, meat and dairy."

By Dani James • June 24, 2026

Clubs and supermarkets score private brand growth

Both merchant types recorded dollar and unit share increases, while mass retailers and dollar stores posted declines, according to an FMI report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 23, 2026

Winn-Dixie completes transition of Harveys locations

The company once known as Southeastern Grocers continues to lock in on Florida to establish a unified grocery company.

By Peyton Bigora • June 23, 2026

4 key numbers that highlight the stress grocery consumers are facing

From ongoing high grocery inflation to increasing usage of buy now, pay later programs, here’s a look at how shoppers are grappling with affordability woes.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 22, 2026

Harris Teeter promotes ‘treasure hunt’ shopping with new initiative

The grocer’s “Aisle Adventure” campaign taps social media influencers and original content to encourage shoppers to discover new products.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 17, 2026

Meet the automated cart builder used by Kroger and Wegmans

The grocers both offer conversational shopping assistants using agentic technology provided by AI startup Cooklist.

By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2026

The Friday Checkout: How important is a ‘freshness guarantee’ for grocers?

Supermarket chains like Schnucks are pushing these promises as consumers shop for more of their perishables at low-price retailers.

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 12, 2026

Consumer pain continues as grocery inflation remains near 3-year high

Ending the Iran war could help ease the pressure, but the worst is likely still to come for categories like food, according to economists.

By Daphne Howland • June 11, 2026

Schnucks unveils freshness guarantee as grocers play up perishables

The company is the latest to implement the policy, which allows shoppers who aren’t satisfied with an item to exchange it or get a full refund.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 11, 2026

Change is everywhere. It’s time for grocers to rethink how they handle it.

The relentless pursuit of everyday excellence is causing some retailers to lose sight of the broader horizon, writes Dave Clements of dunnhumby.

By Dave Clements • June 4, 2026

How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users

Weight loss medications have changed the game of health and wellness. From protein-focused private label to wellness guides, here’s how grocers are keeping up.

By Peyton Bigora • June 4, 2026

How 5 super regional c-store chains are reshaping the competitive landscape

Companies like Wawa, QuikTrip and Sheetz are pushing aggressively into new states and ramping up their foodservice offerings.

By Jeff Wells • June 2, 2026

Target’s ‘food-forward’ strategy includes supply chain improvements, too

The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.

By Peyton Bigora • June 2, 2026

Inside the Store: Save Mart’s new look

A banner executive shared how customer data influenced the significant changes made to a California store as the grocer’s parent company looks to revamp its entire fleet.

By Peyton Bigora • May 27, 2026

Number Sense: Grocers’ reliance on pharmacy sales has become a big headache

Supermarket chains have for years looked to pharmacy revenue to drive top-line growth. The Inflation Reduction Act is upending that strategy.

By Sam Silverstein • May 20, 2026

Stop & Shop’s latest price investment focuses on New York and New Jersey

The Ahold Delhaize USA banner lowered prices on thousands of items weeks after executives told investors it planned to speed up the chain’s price investment rollout.

By Peyton Bigora • May 19, 2026

How Instacart is tackling healthy eating hurdles for consumers and retailers

A new tie-up with Teladoc builds on the grocery technology company’s recent string of partnerships to position itself as a healthcare enablement company.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 18, 2026

North America is the sweet spot for Ferrero’s growth

Consumers are seeking new, unique flavor experiences and brands that offer innovation and excitement.

May 18, 2026

Grocery inflation hits highest level since mid-2023

Tomato prices were up nearly 40% year over year in April, the quickest rate of inflation among the food-at-home categories that the BLS tracks.

By Sam Silverstein • May 14, 2026

Whole Foods’ Daily Shops expanding to 3 more cities

Over the next two years, the specialty grocer will bring its small-format store concept to Boston, Chicago and Philadelphia.

By Peyton Bigora • May 14, 2026