Retail
Aldi to open first Midtown NY store in June
Aldi brings its easy, cost-saving shopping experience to Midtown as it opens its new store at on the ground floor...
BJ’s Wholesale Club to open new stores in three states
BJ’s Wholesale Club announces its next wave of new club growth with locations in Kentucky, Florida, and Indiana set to...
Target reports stronger Q1 2026 results than expected
Target Corporation's first quarter 2026 financial report shows net sales grew 6.7 percent over last year, well above expectations.
Walmart reports revenue growth of 7.3% in Q1 FY2027 report
Walmart announces first-quarter results with strong growth in revenue, including eCommerce, which grew 26% globally.
FMI research examines the evolving in-store experience
Research shows grocery shopping in person gives consumers a greater sense of control, especially when choosing perishables like produce.
Stop & Shop drops prices on thousands of items
Stop & Shop announces that it has lowered prices at every one of its 137 stores across New York and...
Albertsons launches AI tool to improve fresh produce quality
Albertsons' Intelligent Quality Control tool is an AI-powered solution using computer vision to maintain high fruits and vegetable standards.
IFPA calls for Retail Produce Manager Award nominations
IFPA announces the opening of nominations for the 2026 Retail Produce Manager Awards, recognizing retail produce managers across the globe.
Grocery groups support House passage of Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
The bill would strengthen enforcement tools to battle large-scale theft, fraud, and cargo theft targeting retail stores and supply chains.
Retail AI visibility report shows disconnect between market share and AI citation
Walmart, with approximately 21 percent of U.S. grocery market share — the largest in the country — ranks fourth in...
Amazon rolls out Amazon Now to dozens of U.S. cities
Amazon Now provides thousands of fresh groceries, everyday household essentials, and locally relevant items in about 30 minutes or less.
NGA report finds independent grocers generate $557.5B in annual economic activity
The National Grocers Association's new Economic Impact Analysis shows the role independent supermarkets play in the nation’s economy.
NGA supports new USDA rule requiring SNAP retailers to carry more ‘real food’
Retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits must now carry seven varieties of items across four categories, including fruits and vegetables.
Amazon offers same-day groceries for business orders
Amazon Business brings same-day delivery of fresh, perishable groceries to business customers, answering one of its customers' top requests.
Kroger offers Mother’s Day deals with fresh produce
Kroger makes it easy to create a Mother's Day that feels personal with fresh food and gifts to fit every...
Ahold Delhaize USA partners with Uber Eats to expand grocery delivery
The deal covers nearly 2,000 stores – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, GIANT and MARTIN’s, Hannaford, and Stop...
Stop & Shop expands grocery delivery with Uber Eats
Stop & Shop partners with Uber Eats to bring on-demand grocery delivery to customers in NY, NY, CT, RI, and...
Hy-Vee signs up RELEX for AI forecasting and replenishment
Hy-Vee selects RELEX Solutions to improve forecasting, replenishment, and fresh store ordering across its stores and distribution network.
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