Giant Food expands price reductions to more products

After lowering the cost of private label items for the last nine months, the chain said it is now doing the same for store- and name-brand perishables.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 29, 2025

Egg prices could break more records in 2025

The USDA expects consumer costs to rise another 20% this year as bird flu devastates commercial flocks.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 29, 2025

Whole Foods unveils new Seafood Code of Conduct

The policy strengthens labor protections across the entire seafood supply chain and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 29, 2025

Dollar General ramps up grocery private label

More than half of the roughly 100 new items set to hit shelves early this year will be under the discounter's Clover Valley brand.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 27, 2025

How grocers can prepare for food traceability requirements coming in early 2026

Retailers have less than a year to get their supply chains ready, yet challenges and confusion remain. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 24, 2025

Hy-Vee will transition all in-store Wahlburgers to Market Grille

All of the grocer’s restaurants will introduce new menus with lower prices as the chain ends its partnership with the hamburger chain.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs

Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China.

By Phil Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2025

Private label sales hit record in 2024

Store brand sales increased nearly 4% to $271 billion, according to a new report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 21, 2025

Why an independent grocer is holding the line on egg prices

Connecticut supermarket chain LaBonne’s Markets sees the ongoing egg shortage as an opportunity to demonstrate to shoppers that it is focused on helping them afford groceries, CEO Bob LaBonne Jr. said.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 16, 2025

How grocers can tackle food accessibility challenges

As retailers look to appeal to people in underserved areas, industry leaders recently weighed in on key issues, from improving operations to reaching SNAP shoppers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 13, 2025

Target grows grocery as part of 2K wellness assortment expansion

The new items, more than half of which will cost less than $10, include 250 additions to its Good & Gather line and actor Tom Holland’s non-alcoholic beer brand.

By Nate Delesline III • Jan. 10, 2025

How grocers can appeal to consumers taking GLP-1s

As usage of the medications increases, Circana research indicates deli and produce could be bright spots for spending.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 9, 2025

8 grocery industry trends to watch in 2025

Experts expect food retailers to focus on value, sharpen their data management capabilities and adapt to the evolving health and wellness needs of consumers.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 7, 2025

Natural Grocers adds soups to its private brand portfolio

The specialty retailer is rolling out the products as it places more emphasis on foods carrying its own name.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 6, 2025

Instacart expanding ad reach in foodservice

Cut+Dry, an e-commerce and ad platform for foodservice distributors and manufacturers, will integrate the grocery technology company’s ad solutions.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 6, 2025

Pardon the Disruption: How GLP-1s could reshape the grocery store

An estimated 24 million Americans will use these weight loss drugs by 2035, posing significant challenges as well as opportunities for food retailers.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 6, 2025

Giant Food introduces first-of-its-kind community space

The Healthy Living Center, which reopened last month at one of the chain’s stores in Washington, D.C., aims to foster access to nutrition and healthy living resources.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 3, 2025

Building a resilient food system begins at the farm

Regenerative agriculture plays a critical role for building the resilience of our food system to feed a growing global population.

By Brooke Hokana Hansen, Vice President, Sustainability, Cargill Agriculture & Trading • Dec. 16, 2024

Whole Foods debuts 3 new stores in one week

Since introducing its first small-format concept store in New York City in September, the grocer has opened five full-size locations across the U.S.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2024

Albertsons serves up AI-driven personalization for alcohol and food

In California, the grocer’s direct-to-consumer wine shipping platform is now using Preferabli’s product discovery and recommendation software.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2024

Ahold Delhaize links with Campbell’s to test regenerative agriculture in potatoes

The grocery operator has worked with some of the largest food companies to transform supply chains for well-known brands.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2024

Sam’s Club says customer input on private label is key

The Walmart-owned club retailer is deepening its shopper feedback channel as it evolves its merchandising strategy, its chief merchant said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2024

Inside the store: T&T Supermarket serves up a supersized Asian culinary experience

Shoppers braved long wait times to see the Loblaw-owned chain’s U.S. debut. Inside they found the huge store brimming with unique items and fresh foods.

By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2024

PLMA 2024: A glimpse into the future of private label trends

PLMA 2024 spotlight landed on Gen Z, highlighting their interests - and growing purchasing power.

Dec. 9, 2024

Dollar General slowing fresh produce rollout to stores

The retailer plans to introduce produce to 300 more locations throughout 2025 as it turns its attention to a new remodel project.

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 6, 2024