Retail

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 days 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 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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.

3 days 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...

3 days 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.

4 days 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.

4 days ago 4 minute read

C&S Wholesale Grocers lowers prices across Midwest grocery stores

C&S Wholesale Grocers lowered prices throughout its hometown stores — Family Fare, VG's Grocery, Martin's Super Markets, and Piggly Wiggly.

6 days ago 3 minute read

Edible Garden expands fresh-cut herbs with Mid-Atlantic Walmarts

The new program increases the availability of Edible Garden's premium fresh cut herbs at Walmart stores throughout the Mid-Atlantic.

6 days ago 3 minute read

AWG details next-gen data partnership with University of Illinois

AWG and the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign concluded two data research projects on private...

1 week ago 4 minute read

Hy-Vee offering online orders in as fast as 30 minutes

The new option is available at all Hy-Vee stores, allowing shoppers to choose from in-store pickup or delivery, in as...

1 week ago 2 minute read

Albertsons consolidates 11 divisions into 4

Each region includes local markets focused on strengthening customer connections, supporting stores and driving results in their communities.

1 week ago 5 minute read

Northgate González Market celebrates World Cup ‘Familia Futbol’ campaign

Northgate González Market's Familia Futbol World Cup campaign celebrated the passion, pride, and traditions that unite Latino families.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Wakefern Food Corp. refreshes Wholesome Pantry packaging

The refreshed packaging is rolling out across select items, with additional products arriving throughout the summer, including fresh produce.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

GrubMarket acquires Canadian online grocery company

GrubMarket announces it completed the acquisition of Vancouver, BC-based Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery Inc.

2 weeks ago 6 minute read

Analysis: U.S. grocery slowdown enters new phase

The U.S. grocery slowdown has entered a new phase of falling unit sales as stretched American consumers pull back and...

2 weeks ago 6 minute read

Instacart acquires computer vision company

Instacart acquires Arpalus, a computer vision company that has developed shelf intelligence technology purpose-built for grocery retail.

2 weeks ago 6 minute read

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