Retail

C&S Wholesale Grocers to become majority owner of Winn-Dixie

C&S Wholesale Grocers announces a proposed transaction to be the majority owner of The Winn-Dixie Company, finalizing in early 2027.

3 days ago 4 minute read

Hy-Vee expands nutritional access with healthcare benefit

The collaboration with NationsBenefits streamlines the way members access their healthcare benefits, with easier purchases of nutritious food

3 days ago 4 minute read

Flashfood’s 2025 Impact Report shows millions of waste prevented

In 2025, Flashfood delivered measurable impact across North America, helping shoppers save money while keeping quality food in circulation.

3 days ago 3 minute read

Whole Foods Market to fund National Young Farmers Coalition

The Next Generation Farmer Fund will provide direct financial and technical assistance to beginning farmers under the age of 40.

6 days ago 6 minute read

Meijer announces Double Match Days to support Midwest food pantries

Meijer announced upcoming double match days for its Simply Give hunger relief program, running from August 15 to September 12.

6 days ago 3 minute read

Albertsons introduces ChatGPT Safeway shopping plugin

Albertsons continues its digital transformation with its Safeway plugin in ChatGPT, making grocery shopping faster, easier, and more intuitive.

1 week ago 5 minute read

Busch’s Fresh Food Market partners with Flashfood

Shoppers can now use the Flashfood app at all 16 Busch’s locations to find fresh, nutritious groceries at affordable prices.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

AWG featured in ‘America 250’ documentary on American grocery

Associated Wholesale Grocers is featured in a new USA Today documentary that explores the essential role independent grocers play.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Acosta Group’s Affordability Tracker shows consumer shrinking purchasing power

New research from Acosta Group suggests grocery purchasing power and consumer behavior are no longer moving in parallel.

2 weeks ago 5 minute read

Meijer kicks off six weeks of discounts

Meijer is offering discounts on a rotating selection of more than 1,000 popular grocery items through September 8, 2026.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Kroger introduces AI Shopping Assistant

Kroger launches its newest AI Shopping Assistant - a smarter, simpler way to plan meals, discover products, and find value.

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

Tom Thumb, Albertsons, and Randalls partner with NFL star to fight childhood hunger

Running July 27 through Aug. 10, the campaign brings together Tom Thumb, Albertsons, and Randalls stores with Dallas Cowboy CeeDee...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Grocery foodservice growth slows

In 2025, supermarket and club store chains registered $31 billion in prepared foodservice sales, nearly 5 percent more than 2024.

2 weeks ago 1 minute read

Meijer accepts WIC benefits for online grocery in Michigan

Meijer is the first Michigan retailer to now accept Women, Infants, and Children benefits for online and app-based purchases.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Study shows independent grocers’ resilience amid economic uncertainty

NGA and FMS Solutions released the 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study, a look at the operational and financial performance.

2 weeks ago 7 minute read

Uber Eats adds new regional grocery partners

This expansion brings four regional grocers to the Uber Eats marketplace: Busch’s Fresh Food Market, Hays, Lowe’s Market, and Piggly...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Associated Grocers Northeast to launch traceability program

Associated Grocers Northeast has selected the ReposiTrak Traceability Network to launch its traceability program.

3 weeks ago 5 minute read

Ahold Delhaize USA expands omnichannel commerce

Ahold Delhaize USA's new collaboration with Pear Commerce further expands its digital commerce capabilities across its five grocery brands.

3 weeks ago 4 minute read
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