3 numbers that can help retailers boost seafood sales

Ramping up online offerings and helping with meal prep are just a couple of tactics traditional grocers can deploy to retain their frequent seafood buyers.

By Peyton Bigora • March 23, 2026

Wholesale prices rise sharply in February, driven by food costs

Prices received by producers of fresh and dry vegetables soared almost 50% in February compared with the month before, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.

By Sam Silverstein • March 20, 2026

Vallarta expands foodservice offerings with new store concept

The Hispanic grocery chain will debut an in-house seafood restaurant that is set to become a staple in its locations.

By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2026

Afresh expands AI replenishment tech beyond fresh categories

With its latest move, the company is looking to help alleviate the inventory management challenges grocers face across the categories they manage.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 19, 2026

Meijer readies another grocery store

The company will soon open its fourth Meijer Grocery format and plans to add more locations.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026

Associated Wholesale Grocers adds dozens of private label items

More than two-thirds of the new additions are under the wholesaler’s household and general merchandise brand Simply Done.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026

High stakes at checkout: Navigating SNAP’s new reality

As SNAP rules evolve, consistent product data becomes critical for retailers.

March 16, 2026

Kroger and new CEO Greg Foran outline 5 growth priorities

E-commerce, pricing and store investments are some of the top areas of focus, the grocer’s top executives recently told investors.

By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • March 10, 2026

Meat sales rose in 2025 despite strong inflation

Robust interest by shoppers in consuming more protein represents a key opportunity to continue driving sales ahead, experts said at FMI’s annual meat conference.

By Sam Silverstein • March 9, 2026

Building baskets and brand trust with Florida Oranges

Within the high-stakes produce category, citrus stands out as both a staple and an opportunity.

March 9, 2026

Uncle Giuseppe’s secret sauce for private label success

Known for making hundreds of classic Italian dishes in-store, the specialty regional grocer entrusts its store brand items to a select group of suppliers — but authenticity is key.

By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2026

Kroger adds new fresh and frozen meals to private label brand

The grocer’s Private Selection line added more than 20 new options, ranging from frozen entrees to refrigerated deli meats.

By Peyton Bigora • March 4, 2026

Target to stop carrying cereals with certified synthetic colors

The company’s decision follows recent moves by retailers including Walmart and Save A Lot to scrub foods of artificial dyes.

By Sam Silverstein • March 2, 2026

Grocery prices are set to rise in 2026

Food-at-home prices will go up 2.5% this year, slightly below the average pace over the past 20 years, the USDA projected.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 27, 2026

The Friday Checkout: ShopRite’s integrated approach to GLP-1s

The Northeast grocery chain offers a notable example of how retailers can tie together their pharmacy and grocery operations to meet the booming trend.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 27, 2026

Fresh Thyme let its store brand go ‘stale.’ Now it’s working to revive it.

After halting innovation on its private label line for years, the specialty grocer is enacting a new strategy to revamp the offering’s logo, assortment and more, a category manager told Grocery Dive.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Feb. 26, 2026

Shoppers’ relationship with frozen foods is getting warmer

Frozen food sales in the U.S. were up more than 45% during the 52-week period that ended in September 2025 compared with calendar year 2019, according to the American Frozen Food Institute and FMI.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 24, 2026

How a 4th-generation grocer is combating hunger

Buche Foods in South Dakota uses chilled lockers to bridge transportation gaps for customers and leverages its nonprofit arm to provide free food. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 24, 2026

ShopRite creates wellness kits for new GLP-1 users

The kits, which are available for a limited time, include a guide from the grocer’s dietitians, product samples and coupons.

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 24, 2026

Wealthier shoppers are driving grocery spending, data shows

Higher-income shoppers tend to purchase more fresh foods while people with less money often direct their dollars toward shelf-stable products, according to NielsenIQ findings shared by FMI.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 19, 2026

Inside the Store: Grocery Outlet makes its Virginia debut

The discounter’s first store in the state is stocked with low-price messaging and private label products. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 18, 2026

Rethinking cold storage for the age of rapid grocery fulfilment

Outdated cold warehouses are blocking profitable e-commerce growth.

By Kyle Payne, Head of Retail Sales, Lowe Rental • Feb. 17, 2026

Grocers are losing opportunities to drive produce sales

Sales would likely rise faster if grocers took more steps to promote fruits and vegetables to specific groups of consumers, according to Circana.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 10, 2026

Walmart links up with Asian-inspired drink company

The retailer continues to grow its roster of in-store quick-service restaurant offerings with the opening of a Vietnamese drink station inside an Illinois store. 

By Peyton Bigora • Feb. 10, 2026

FDA loosens rules for ‘no artificial colors’ label in food

Companies can now employ the label when using natural dyes — a move meant to speed the transition away from synthetic colors.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 9, 2026