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    Ahold Delhaize USA says cyberattack exposed personal data of 2M people

    The intruders who gained access to the grocer’s online systems in November had access to information including birthdays, Social Security numbers and bank account details.

    By • June 30, 2025
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    UNFI says cyberattack ‘contained’

    The grocery distributor is now delivering products to retailers “at more normalized levels” following an online intrusion that forced it to shut down its electronic ordering systems.

    By • June 27, 2025
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    Trendline

    Grocery loyalty

    Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    The Friday Checkout: Distributor disruption signals an evolving industry

    C&S’s deal for SpartanNash and UNFI's cybersecurity incident underscore grocers’ reliance on wholesalers whose own businesses are rapidly transforming.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • June 27, 2025
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    Instacart amping up rewards programs for gig workers

    The grocery technology company announced updates to its Cart Star shopper rewards as well as plans for an all-new Instacart Shopper Rewards Card.

    By • June 27, 2025
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    How Sam’s Club sees fresh food, digital tools fueling its ambitious growth plans

    Walmart-owned club retailer is enhancing the shopping experience with sushi, automated receipt checks and a new app platform, its CFO said at a conference.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    In an $8 egg carton world, does your packaging still deliver?

    See why when every dollar—and egg—counts, better protection matters more than ever.

    June 23, 2025
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    How the cyberattack against UNFI affected 4 independent grocers

    The distributor said it is still relying on manual processes to fulfill orders as it works to bring its systems back online after an intrusion earlier this month.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    How Price Chopper/Market 32 dialed up its summer promotion

    The grocer’s seasonal campaign includes a digital carnival-style wheel to give loyalty members the chance to win hundreds of points.

    By • June 16, 2025
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    How RFID is transforming in-store grocery operations

    RFID revolutionizes grocery: reduces food waste, enhances freshness and boosts sales.

    June 16, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    Walmart is quickly gaining ground in the grocery industry. What does that mean for other retailers?

    The mass retailer and Giant Eagle are dueling for control of Pittsburgh’s grocery market — and similar battles are playing out in other markets across the U.S.

    By , • June 10, 2025
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    UNFI’s operations remain hobbled following cyberattack

    The grocery company had to entirely shut down its network following the intrusion and is serving customers on only a “limited basis” as it works to recover, CEO Sandy Douglas said.

    By • June 10, 2025
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    UNFI services disrupted by cyberattack

    The grocery retailer and wholesaler is working to resume full operations following “unauthorized activity” involving its IT systems.

    By • June 9, 2025
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    Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities

    Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.

    By Max Garland • June 9, 2025
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    Cracking the code of on-shelf availability

    Industry has set a date to make the transition to accepting 2D barcodes at point-of-sale (POS) — referred to as Sunrise 2027.

    June 2, 2025
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    The intelligent aisle: How consumer trends and AI power the future of grocery advertising

    Instacart Ads on Caper Carts deliver savings to shoppers, opportunities for brands and new revenue streams for retailers. Learn more.

    By Instacart • June 2, 2025
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    Walmart links healthcare with grocery shopping

    The retailer has introduced a virtual badge to help Medicare Advantage members identify items they can buy with their OTC benefits.

    By • May 29, 2025
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    Walgreens rekindles micro-fulfillment center strategy

    The pharmacy retailer added a 12th automated facility to its network while touting improved performance and shipped volumes.

    By Philip Neuffer • May 28, 2025
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    Instacart names chief business officer as next CEO

    Chris Rogers will step into the top role in August after six years at the grocery technology company.

    By • May 28, 2025
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    How a new platform addresses grocery labor shortages

    The SuperMarket Agency is tailored to help supermarkets, big-box retailers and convenience stores fill store-level management roles, CEO Steve Kamali said.

    By • May 27, 2025
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    UNFI, startup offer food-scoring tech to independent grocers

    The grocery distributor is making GreenChoice’s system, which rates products based on health- and sustainability-focused factors, available to retailers it serves.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    Instacart CEO’s exit won’t shift company strategy, top exec says

    As the company eyes ways to grow e-grocery penetration, it’s continuing to follow its business strategy while also refining several areas of the business, its CFO said.

    By • May 21, 2025
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    Wakefern looks to streamline in-store communication among workers

    The grocery company partnered with VoCoVo to provide 30 ShopRite locations with new headsets that allow staffers to be in close communication and receive operations updates.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    AI for retail: Rise of the connected store

    With the integration of advanced technologies like AI (artificial intelligence), computer vision and IoT, physical stores are evolving into intelligent, responsive and connected environments.

    May 19, 2025
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    Aisles Abroad: How an Icelandic grocer won shopper loyalty through gamification

    Samkaup recently added more types of in-app games, noting that they boost product sales and generate revenue.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    Walmart to pay tech company $222M over trade secret misappropriation

    The decision by an Arkansas jury is the latest twist in a legal battle between the mass retailer and Zest Labs, which claims Walmart stole technology that extends produce shelf life.

    By • May 15, 2025