Grocery trade groups caution FTC on overly broad pricing enforcement

Both FMI and the NGA called for the agency to distinguish between personalized pricing and personalized promotions.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 7, 2026

The Giant Company launches store tours for GLP-1 users

The chain is hosting sessions at six stores as the grocery industry steps up efforts to support consumers taking the popular medications.

By Sam Silverstein • Oct. 6, 2026

How grocers and CPG brands can tackle poor in-store execution

Manufacturers and retailers should tap a trusted expert to help brands gain better insight into their on-shelf performance, writes Gary Schneider of Bay Food Brokerage.

By Gary Schneider • Oct. 5, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Has Costco become grocery’s biggest threat?

It’s no secret that the club retailer is a competitor. But as the company grows market share and sales expand, grocers should be increasingly worried about Costco’s impact.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 2, 2026

What grocers need to know about bilingual marketing

To forge stronger connections with multicultural consumers, grocers have to prioritize authentic communication that goes beyond just translation, experts say.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 30, 2026

Senate passes Common Cents bill

The measure to provide merchants a cash rounding framework, and to formally phase out the penny, now heads to the White House.

By Justin Bachman • Sept. 30, 2026

Walmart CEO addresses dynamic pricing concerns

John Furner issued a letter attempting to dispel pricing concerns about digital shelf labels and Sparky, but some say a Walmart patent leaves the door open.

By Dani James • Sept. 28, 2026

More than a Store: Trader Joe’s masters the seasonal impulse buys

From a creative product lineup to helpful shelf tags, the chain makes shopping for its seasonal offerings a treasure hunt experience.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 28, 2026

Instacart gives grocers and CPG brands a live view of every store

New in-store software solutions will give grocers and CPG brands a live view of every store, so shelves stay stocked and customers can find what they need

Sept. 28, 2026

How Sam’s Club gives shoppers a say in what it sells

The club retailer frequently taps into its Member’s Mark Community of more than 200,000 shoppers to weigh in on everything from new products to the checkout experience.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 24, 2026

Aldi temporarily shaves prices on selected products

Almost a third of the items in the discounter’s everyday in-store assortment are now less expensive than they were in 2025, according to the grocer.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 23, 2026

Aldi to roll out first ready-made meals line

The collection of single-serve and family-size meals adds a new dimension to the discount grocer’s lineup of store brand products.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 22, 2026

GLP-1 drugs put $73B in global food value at risk, report finds

PepsiCo’s Lay’s is the most exposed food brand, with Doritos, Hershey’s, Cheetos, Kellogg’s and Reese’s also vulnerable, Brand Finance determined.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 22, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Kroger looks to energize its low-price image

The grocery chain has stopped selling Red Bull’s products at some banners as it works with suppliers “to keep prices affordable.”

By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 18, 2026

Schnucks offers ‘affordable indulgence’ with new Italian store brand

The regional grocer’s newest private label line includes over 40 items sourced from Italy.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 18, 2026

August was ‘a very tough month’ for grocery unit sales

The month saw widespread volume declines, particularly in fresh foods like meat, produce and bakery, according to Circana data prepared by 210 Analytics.

By Jeff Wells • Sept. 17, 2026

Food Lion accelerates store fleet expansion

The Ahold Delhaize banner plans to debut six locations across the Carolinas and Georgia before year-end, bringing its total new store openings in 2026 to 10.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 17, 2026

Target to open 8 stores in October

The new locations, including one in the Hamptons, are part of its strategic plan to launch over 300 new stores by 2035. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Sept. 16, 2026

Price Chopper/Market 32 launches low-price campaign

The grocer emphasized that discounts on more than 1,000 products are not “short-term deals” and represent nearly every store department.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 16, 2026

Declining grocery volumes demand transformation of category management

Merchants need to change how they set growth goals and approach funding to address shifts in grocery shopping, write Matt Hamory and Marco Di Marino of AlixPartners.

By Matt Hamory and Marco Di Marino • Sept. 15, 2026

Kroger records strong private label growth as shoppers stay focused on savings

The retailer’s own brands growth outpaced national brands during the second quarter as it saw robust interest in “anything that is answering a customer’s question around value,” said CEO Greg Foran.

By Sam Silverstein • Sept. 14, 2026

Dairy milk: From back of store to growth driver

Dairy milk delivers value for grocers when they need it most.

Sept. 14, 2026

Walmart adds Papa Johns delivery amid push to expand food ordering options

Using Walmart Express Delivery, customers can order fresh pizza on its own or as part of their grocery haul this fall.

By Julie Littman • Sept. 14, 2026

USDA takes new SNAP waiver approach following court ruling

After a federal district court judge vacated SNAP food purchasing restrictions in five states, the federal government wants public comments.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 8, 2026

PepsiCo puts fresh foods in focus as consumers move away from processed snacks

The CPG giant is taking aim at the fast-growing $271 billion store perimeter with healthier fare such as guacamole, hummus and gazpacho.

By Christopher Doering • Sept. 8, 2026