How Sprouts balances self-distribution and store growth

The specialty grocer’s chief development officer outlined the company’s “balancing act” of growth and supply as it prepares to enter new markets in 2027.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 13, 2026

Giant Food introduces in-store Savings Stations

Shoppers can now load personalized offers and digital coupons directly onto their loyalty account and have them automatically applied at checkout.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 12, 2026

Shoppers are finally telling grocers why they buy

Conversational AI has forever changed how shoppers and grocers interact by letting people declare their intentions before making a purchase, writes Daniel Vitiello of Cooklist.

By Daniel Vitiello • Aug. 12, 2026

How a Piggly Wiggly franchisee is keeping meat prices low

Piggly Wiggly Food For Less said it is now providing incentives to manufacturers who are “willing to invest in lower prices.”

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 10, 2026

Grocers have entered a ‘new affordability era,’ report notes

With no end in sight to consumers’ value-focused shopping habits, retailers should focus on helping people feel confident they’re getting good quality for their money, according to Acosta.

By Jeff Wells • Aug. 7, 2026

GLP-1 users’ grocery spending is dropping

GLP-1 shoppers’ spending power is now over $660 billion, but their grocery spending is down 4%, Numerator found.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 7, 2026

Should grocers try reclassifying their beverage aisles?

The category is becoming more fragmented across channels and linked to specific consumer needs such as hydration, FMI found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 6, 2026

Save A Lot opens second store under Hispanic banner

The grocery company’s second Save A Lot y Mas store debuted in St. Louis about a year after the first location opened.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 5, 2026

Wegmans tests a revamped version of its classic small shopping carts

The grocer said the smaller carts are lighter, quieter and easier to maneuver as well as feature conveniences like cup and phone holders.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 3, 2026

What grocers need to know about the pushback against dynamic pricing

Retailers are facing uncertainty as states block them from using consumer data to set individualized prices and the FTC directs attention to the issue.

By Sam Silverstein • July 30, 2026

More than a Store: The power of human connection

As grocers seek to personalize the shopping experience, some are taking a wider lens by highlighting the shared humanity of food consumption.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2026

New Jersey bans dynamic pricing

The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of ESLs by retailers while the state studies the tech.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 24, 2026

Shoppers are buying less meat, data shows

Customers purchased fewer pounds of fresh and processed proteins, including beef, bacon and lamb, in June as prices continued to rise.

By Sam Silverstein • July 22, 2026

Wakefern redesigns packaging for Wholesome Pantry brand

The company said the new look will make it easier for customers to spot goods carrying the private label and identify key product attributes.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 22, 2026

Pardon the Disruption: What’s missing from grocers’ value playbook?

Consumers are cutting back on the amount of groceries they buy, and there’s no relief in sight. Here are a few thoughts on what else retailers can do to stem the tide.

By Jeff Wells • July 22, 2026

Maryland joins states issuing chip-enabled EBT cards

The upgraded payment method will help to reduce fraud and replace legacy magnetic stripe cards, the state’s governor said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 21, 2026

Grocery volumes contract for fifth consecutive month, report finds

The number of units sold declined nearly 2% year over year in June, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ.

By Sam Silverstein • July 20, 2026

The tech-driven gourmet grocer: scaling summer efficiency

Long lines don't just slow checkout, they shrink baskets. See how specialty grocers protect basket size without losing the personal touch.

By Zach Links • July 20, 2026

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