How at risk are grocery staples to tariffs?

A newly launched index from Numerator aims to assist brands and retailers with tracking how at-risk essential product categories are to ever-changing tariff scenarios.

By Peyton Bigora • May 19, 2025

Albertsons beefs up its private label offerings

Chef’s Counter, a new line of ready-to-cook marinated meats, features “adventurous flavors and globally inspired ingredients,” the supermarket chain said.

By Sam Silverstein • May 15, 2025

Grocery inflation loses steam in April

Food-at-home prices came in last month at a 2% annual rate, down from 2.4% in March, the government reported.

By Sam Silverstein • May 14, 2025

How Lidl US is revamping its meat department

The discount grocery chain has unveiled its first fresh meat private label and plans to launch a processed meat brand later in 2025, Vice President of Fresh Buying Tod Seiling said.

By Sam Silverstein • May 13, 2025

3 ways grocers can boost customer loyalty through in-store experiences

Incorporating enhanced product assortment and smart use of technology are key strategies that distributors and grocery retailers can leverage to retain shoppers, writes Nicole Hudson of KeHE Distributors.

By Nicole Hudson • May 8, 2025

Pardon the Disruption: What grocers can learn from The Fresh Market’s strategic turnaround

The specialty grocer has done something that many grocers talk about, but that very few actually do: figure out how to differentiate.

By Jeff Wells • May 6, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Kroger turns to TikTok for private label inspiration

The grocer is debuting a limited-edition collection of foods inspired by a growing trend on the social media platform.

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 2, 2025

Consumer tolerance rises for high egg prices

The amount shoppers say they’re willing to pay has gone up, but still falls short of the actual price of eggs, Numerator found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 30, 2025

Sprouts, Natural Grocers post healthy foot traffic growth

Both food retailers saw visits to their stores rise more quickly than the grocery industry as a whole during the first quarter, Placer.ai reported.

By Sam Silverstein • April 30, 2025

How grocery continues to drive Walmart’s bottom line

The category brought in $276 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025, up nearly 12% from the same period two years ago, the retailer said in its annual report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated May 1, 2025

Whole Foods unveils opening dates for 2 more NYC Daily Shops

The previously announced locations will debut in mid-May and early June, bringing the specialty grocer’s small-format fleet to three.

By Peyton Bigora • April 24, 2025

Schnucks tests local products from inaugural incubator

The grocer is introducing 10 brands from the first cohort of its accelerator program for local, diverse-owned businesses.

By Peyton Bigora • April 23, 2025

Frozen wild Alaska seafood: The fresh opportunity for grocery growth

Consumers seek to increase seafood consumption, and they prefer wild-caught products from Alaska.

April 21, 2025

The scoop on 2025 ice cream trends from Mars

Key insights for grocers navigating the start of ice cream season. 

April 21, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Could tariffs give grocers the chance to be heroes?

As the threat of price hikes looms over shoppers and retailers, some chains are taking matters into their own hands.

By Grocery Dive Staff • April 18, 2025

Colorado blocks grocers from obtaining liquor licenses

While many states have loosened rules on alcohol sales by grocers, Colorado’s governor recently signed a bill that expands restrictions on the types of businesses that may sell liquor.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 15, 2025

Inside the Store: Mom’s Organic Market opens a bigger and better store

The independent specialty grocer sticks to its roots at its newest store in Washington, D.C.’s Van Ness neighborhood, an area that caters to students and families alike.

By Peyton Bigora • April 14, 2025

Egg prices hit another record high ahead of Easter

Costs could soon come down, however, as farms report fewer bird flu outbreaks and wholesale prices decrease.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 11, 2025

Target beefs up online grocery offerings with ButcherBox partnership

The tie-up with the direct-to-consumer online meat seller underscores Target’s focus on expanding its grocery offerings.

By Peyton Bigora • April 10, 2025

Kroger, Lidl roll out Easter deals

Kroger’s meal for the holiday costs less than $6 per person, while the discounter is serving up spiral ham for 80 cents less than last year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 8, 2025

Target serves up Easter meal at last year’s price

The retailer is also highlighting seasonal dessert options and deals on select items like private label treats.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 7, 2025

Grocers have the meats

Meat department sales hit record highs in 2024, but there’s room for more innovation and personalized messaging to continue motivating shoppers, according to a report from FMI.

By Peyton Bigora • April 7, 2025

NRF expects ‘slower trajectory for consumer spending’ in 2025 as tariffs fuel uncertainty, inflation fears

Retail sales could grow 3.7% at best as many consumers reach the limits of their spending power, according to the trade group.

By Daphne Howland • April 4, 2025

Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties

FMI – The Food Industry Association and the National Grocers Association raised concerns about how the additional tariffs will impact consumers and retailers.

By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2025

Kroger adds ‘trendy’ private label products, looks to launch 900 items

Mushroom tea and kettle-style tortilla chips in a Hatch chile flavor are among the grocer’s new items.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 2, 2025