Recapping NRF’s Big Show

While AI took center stage at this year’s conference, grocers also eyed more practical technology solutions to support store-level associates.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 20, 2026

Is convenience costing grocers control? Rethinking fulfillment in the on-demand era

How grocers can deliver on-demand speed while securing margins and owning the shopper relationship.

Jan. 20, 2026

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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

4 grocery takeaways from NRF’s 2026 Big Show

While AI was the most talked about subject at the conference, industry experts also discussed store-level tech innovation and the ever-increasing importance of communicating value.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 16, 2026

Kroger kicks off online shopping with Uber nationwide

With this move, the supermarket chain now offers digital shopping nationwide across the three major delivery platforms.

By Jeff Wells • Jan. 15, 2026

Walmart: This year, AI tinkering ‘becomes transformation’

A year from now, customers will look back and realize just how much has changed about the shopping experience, Walmart’s Daniel Danker predicts.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 15, 2026

Kroger taps Google Gemini, announces more key AI moves

The expanded partnership with Google Cloud includes the launch of an AI-powered personal shopping assistant for customers and builds on the grocer’s growing fleet of AI capabilities.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 13, 2026

Walmart, Wing to scale drone delivery operations to 270 stores

The two companies aim to provide service to customers near 150 locations in the next year before growing further, covering Los Angeles, Cincinnati and other cities.

By Max Garland • Jan. 13, 2026

How Sprouts gamifies employee training

Swapping out longer learning modules for “bite-sized” games has improved associate performance, the grocer shared at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 12, 2026

Independent grocer shares 5 key AI strategies

Harmons Grocery CIO Bruce Hatch has advice on how fellow small-scale retailers can make the most of the ever-advancing technology.

By Peyton Bigora • Jan. 12, 2026

2026 trends in dairy, deli, bakery - From homemade comfort to new adventures

Grocery food innovation is not just about new products or recipes—it is about creating experiences that engage the senses and support the values of today’s consumers.

Jan. 12, 2026

The Friday Checkout: Wegmans botches communication of its biometric security steps

The popular grocery chain was forced to play defense this week after news outlets highlighted ominous signage outside its New York City stores noting the use of the tech.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2026

Amazon to roll updated Dash Carts into more Whole Foods stores

The latest version of the smart carts, which includes a real-time savings tracker, will expand to more than 25 of the specialty grocer’s locations this year.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Jan. 8, 2026

Wegmans explains how it uses facial recognition

The retailer said it employs the technology “to help identify individuals who pose a risk to our people, customers, or operation” in a “small fraction” of stores.

By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 6, 2026

8 grocery industry trends to watch in 2026

Experts say shifting food consumption by GLP-1 users, multicultural cuisine and a selective approach to innovation will drive retailers’ decisions this year.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Jan. 6, 2026

Whole Foods to launch in-store food waste infrastructure

The specialty grocer will be the first to deploy Mill Industries’ automated, on-site food recycling technology.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Dec. 17, 2025

Albertsons launches new offsite shopping capability

The feature allows online customers to add products, recipes, coupons and offers from media like display ads directly to their digital Albertsons cart. 

By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 15, 2025

Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers

The e-commerce giant recorded a 15% reduction at three sites in a pilot of Trane Technologies’ BrainBox AI tool, which will be deployed nationally.

By Phil Neuffer • Dec. 12, 2025

More than a Store: Can Albertsons’ agentic AI tool fix the drudgery of grocery e-commerce?

The grocer says its new tool can simplify the online shopping experience for consumers. Grocery Dive took it for a test drive.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2025

Coborn’s to implement AI-based pricing system to support expansion

The Minnesota-based grocer plans to use a platform from Revionics to tailor its pricing operations to varying market conditions and diverse store concepts.

By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 9, 2025

Why incrementality is the new currency for retail media

As CPGs strategize for 2026, retail media is sure to be a cornerstone of their marketing strategy.

Dec. 8, 2025

Albertsons launches agentic AI shopping assistant

The tool can generate meal plans, reorder frequent purchases and find recipes based on what customers have in their homes, among other features.

By Bryan Wassel • Dec. 5, 2025

BJ’s CEO: ‘AI is a big part of our future’

The membership-only grocery chain is using the technology to make coding more efficient, generate to-do lists for team members and spot quality issues in its stores. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Dec. 1, 2025

Albertsons’ pilot with Chobani drives ad outcomes

The test is part of a collaboration between the grocer’s retail media division and NBCUniversal to provide closed-loop measurement that bridges connected TV ads and retail performance.

By Chris Kelly • Nov. 26, 2025

Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far

The retailer’s decision to close three automated fulfillment centers reflects the stark changes in grocery e-commerce that have taken place in the years since it launched its partnership with Ocado.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 19, 2025

Target debuts list scanner tool

The new feature lets consumers scan their handwritten lists within the retailer’s app and add items to their carts.

By Dani James • Nov. 18, 2025