The Friday Checkout: Will Kroger’s push into Florida ever materialize?

The supermarket chain’s Harris Teeter banner reportedly canceled an expansion plan in the state, highlighting the difficulty for grocers of building scale in new regions.

By Grocery Dive Staff • July 17, 2026

Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019

The retailer also debuted a new grocery-focused college basket for under $35.

By Dani James • July 17, 2026

Number Sense: Grocers are facing a new reality when it comes to inflation

While government stats show food prices rising at a modest pace, high energy costs and other economic pressures point to a challenging road ahead.

By Sam Silverstein • July 16, 2026

Save Mart, Lucky roll out their largest-ever fuel discount

The promotion, which offers savings of up to $1 per gallon, comes as grocers lean into gas discounts and other deals to help customers save money. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 16, 2026

How grocers are making price cuts a top priority

Retailers have recently focused on creative loyalty strategies and lowering the cost of staple items to connect with financially stressed consumers.

By Sam Silverstein • July 15, 2026

Costco opens first standalone gas station

The new Mission Viejo station offers fuel at prices well below the Orange County average, creating a new competitive threat for nearby convenience retail operators.

By Brett Dworski • July 15, 2026

Kroger launches in-store wine shops to tap into consumer demand for premium options

The grocer has identified nearly 150 locations that it believes would benefit from the concept.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 14, 2026

Northeast grocer taps into social media-driven candy trend

DeCicco & Sons, which is making Swedish pick-and-mix candy available through a pilot with sweets maker CandyKing, says it is the first U.S. supermarket operator to embrace the concept.

By Sam Silverstein • July 13, 2026

Giant Eagle temporarily lowers prices on 300 items

The grocery chain said the reductions, which last through Labor Day, average 10%.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 10, 2026

Grocers are quickly embracing AI, research shows

More than two-thirds of food retailers polled by FMI in early 2026 said they employ the technology, compared with 47% a year ago.

By Sam Silverstein • July 10, 2026

The Giant Company zips ahead with store fleet updates

The Ahold Delhaize USA banner has announced at least four store openings, three store renovation plans and a grand re-opening since the start of 2026.

By Peyton Bigora • July 8, 2026

Walmart cuts prices on groceries and other goods

The initiative includes ground beef, which received a nearly 12% price decrease, as well as Lay’s chips and private label foods.

By Peyton Bigora • July 7, 2026

Retail no longer runs on a weekly clock. Grocers must pivot.

Opportunities and risks that once unfolded over weeks can now emerge and dissipate within days, writes John Lin of SymphonyAI.

By John Lin • July 6, 2026

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