Retail
Walmart opens next-generation fulfillment center in California
Walmart opened its fifth next-generation fulfillment center, a more than 900,000-square-foot facility in Stockton, CA. serving the West Coast.
Research shows less consumer tolerance for poor in-store grocery experience
Axonify shows grocery and retail operators can't control inflation, but they can control how they deliver the best in-store experience.
FMI: Reframe foodservice at retail as meal solutions
FMI's Power of Foodservice at Retail 2026 finds more than half of households combine home preparation with foods prepared outside...
Costco Canada joins DoorDash for on-demand delivery
Costco is now available for on-demand delivery on DoorDash across Canada, following its recently announced partnership in the U.S.
Research shows consumers want more fresh options from convenience stores
Acosta Group research finds shoppers want better value, higher-quality food, and more freshly prepared choices from c-stores.
Walmart grants $15 million to Feeding America
Walmart's grant to Feeding America helps strengthen how food is rescued, moved, and delivered through the charitable food system.
Instacart partnership to scale food-as-medicine programs
The new partnership with United Us expands access to nutritious food nationwide through a connected solution for Instacart grocery delivery.
Research shows fresh produce becoming bigger part of online grocery
In Fusion's study, 62 percent of online grocery shoppers said fresh produce is a leading reason they shop for groceries...
Costco reports higher sales, profits for fiscal fourth quarter
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales for the fourth quarter increased 11.2% and net sales for the fiscal year increased...
Kroger Health President to retire
The Kroger Co. announces that Colleen Lindholz, president of Kroger Health, will retire after more than three decades with the...
Yesway to expand c-store foodprint to Arizona
Yesway, one of the nation's fastest-growing convenience store chains, will open its first Allsup's convenience store in Arizona on October...
Publix donates $25 million for hunger relief
This Hunger Action Month, Publix Super Markets Charities is making its largest donation to help food insecurity across its operating...
Instacart and Gopuff partnership expands online advertising and selection
Gopuff joins the Instacart Marketplace to leverage Instacart Carrot Ads technology to power advertising on its digital storefront in the...
Kroger details AI strategy built on decades of retail experience
Kroger outlined its artificial intelligence strategy at GroceryShop 2026, detailing how customer insights and data are driving results.
Aldi invests in lower prices this fall
Starting today, ALDI is helping shoppers stretch their grocery budgets even further this fall, with an estimated $86 million in...
Fresh Thyme Market releases 2027 food forecast
Fresh Thyme Market has released its annual "Top 10 Trends" report to help forecast what shoppers can expect to see...
BJ’s Wholesale Club celebrates 42 years with 42% off select items
The 42nd birthday event will provide unprecedented prices on select groceries, pantry staples, household essentials, apparel and more.
Breez AI rebrands as EVERYAISLE, expands AI retail platform
Breez AI rebrands as EVERYAISLE and unveils an expanded suite of AI-powered products built specifically for independent and regional grocers.
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