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    Grocery Outlet seeks to dismiss suit claiming it misled investors about tech problems

    The case should not proceed because it fails to “allege adequately a single false or misleading statement” on the part of the retailer’s executives, the company claims.

    By • Oct. 24, 2025
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    Hannaford prepares to launch updated e-commerce platform

    The new online system will include a faster search engine and let customers pre-select substitutions while they shop, the grocer told shoppers.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Back-end and operational technology

    From price forecasting tools to inventory management technology, grocers are leveraging data and digital innovation to become more efficient.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    Marczyk Fine Foods

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    Marczyk Fine Foods’ recipe for success: Scaling culinary excellence with reciProfity + CATAPULT integration

    Discover how Marczyk Fine Foods scaled their scratch-made success by integrating reciProfity with CATAPULT®—streamlining operations, boosting margins and preparing for the future.

    By Kristina Sedlak • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Why old retail crisis playbooks are failing—and what’s actually working for grocers

    Learn why Costco, Aldi and Kroger are outpacing rivals with smarter operations and customer focus.

    Oct. 20, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Is ChatGPT the next frontier for grocery e-commerce?

    Walmart, Target and third-party delivery providers are teaming up with OpenAI, the developer of the AI-powered chatbot. Will these integrations be a fad or stick with shoppers?

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Albertsons’ loyalty program continues upward trajectory

    Membership in the Albertsons for U loyalty program rose 13% year over year to 48.7 million people.

    By Bryan Wassel • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Instacart, Uber, DoorDash bringing food delivery to ChatGPT

    The three e-commerce providers are among several apps set to join the AI-powered chatbot.

    By , Aneurin Canham-Clyne • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Instacart grows its retail media bona fides with TikTok integration

    The grocery delivery platform is the first retail media partner to enable targeting and end-to-end measurement directly within TikTok’s ad platform.

    By Aaron Baar • Oct. 10, 2025
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    A closer look at Heritage’s AI transformation

    As a mid-sized retailer, the Hispanic grocery company has to be strategic about how it leverages this fast-developing technology. So what does it prioritize?

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize USA accepting supplemental health benefits through deal with fintech provider

    Participants in Medicare Advantage and Medicaid plans can use a prepaid card to pay for food and wellness items under the grocer’s arrangement with NationsBenefits.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    AI is set to transform the way consumers shop for food

    Artificial intelligence offers a powerful way to automate grocery shopping and predict what people might buy next, according to PwC.

    By Amanda Schuster • Oct. 8, 2025
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    How Good Food Holdings uses tech to elevate its high-service stores

    Until the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted retail, the grocery operator worried that tech would impact its premium experience. Now, its CEO is embracing digital innovation.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    In-store retail media could be the ace up grocers’ sleeves against Amazon

    Though Amazon’s online scale leaves little room for grocers to compete digitally against the company, in-store retail media can help level the playing field.

    By • Oct. 6, 2025
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    The playbook for natural refrigerant transition: How retailers can retrofit without disruption

    Refrigerant transitions don’t have to disrupt sales. Kyle Payne, Lowe Rental, explains how.

    By Kyle Payne, Head of Retail Sales, Lowe Rental • Oct. 6, 2025
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    5 takeaways from Groceryshop 2025

    The annual conference covered a lot of ground this year, from ways retailers are leveraging AI to how grocers can better focus on so-called “intentional shoppers.”

    By , • Oct. 3, 2025
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    How 3 grocers are using AI

    Thrive Market, Heritage Grocers Group and Giant Eagle shared at Groceryshop how they are reaping the benefits of the advanced, predictive tech.

    By , • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Top grocery trade shows in 2026

    Here’s a rundown of key industry conferences scheduled for next year that will showcase the latest developments, trends and insights in food retailing.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Ahold Delhaize to launch new unified retail media tool

    Called Edge, the platform will consolidate a slew of digital channels into a single ecosystem, Bobby Watts, SVP and executive lead of AD Retail Media, said in an interview at Groceryshop.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    How Erewhon is approaching digitally enabled shopping

    The upscale chain recently added ordering kiosks and updated its app to create a personalized experience that’s resonating with customers, Chief Growth Officer Kabir Jain said at Groceryshop.

    By • Sept. 30, 2025
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    How grocery brands are using AI to reach today’s value-driven shoppers

    From lapsed to loyal—AI connects brands with shoppers ready to engage.

    Sept. 29, 2025
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    Instacart adds SNAP spending tool to smart carts

    The tech company has made several updates aimed at helping shoppers track their spending and unlock promotions.

    By • Sept. 25, 2025
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    Kroger Precision Marketing expands offsite media capabilities

    The grocer’s retail media arm now offers managed-service solutions across channels like programmatic audio and connected TV.

    By • Sept. 24, 2025
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    Afresh expands AI-powered tools for fresh

    The company’s latest expansion includes production planning and inventory management capabilities.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    As EV charging expands, grocers look to the parking lot for their next growth opportunity

    Electric Era is leading the next generation of EV charging growth, enabling grocery retailers to win new customers and extend branded opportunities into the parking lot.

    Sept. 22, 2025
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    Shoppers are embracing AI but want guardrails, research finds

    Forty percent of respondents to a survey conducted by PwC said they expect to use the tech to help them find and compare products within the next five years.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025