Retail

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 days 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 days ago 6 minute read

Albertsons Companies Foundation raises $12.2MM to support childhood hunger relief

The campaign generated more than $12.2 million in support for childhood hunger relief nationwide, surpassing its $5 million fundraising goal.

3 days ago 5 minute read

IFPA names 20 Retail Produce Manager Award 2026 winners

The Retail Produce Manager Awards recognize dedication to fresh produce, merchandising, community engagement, and customer service.

4 days ago 4 minute read

FMI addresses June 2026 food inflation numbers

FMI comments on the June Consumer Price Index, which shows a 0.2% increase in food-at-home prices for June and a...

5 days ago 2 minute read

Lori Anne Peaches return to Fresh Thyme Market

Fresh Thyme Market celebrates the return of Lori Anne Peaches, available for a limited time and exclusively in the Midwest...

1 week ago 3 minute read

Independent grocers sign up with Breez AI

Retailers signing with Breez AI include Brothers Market, Balls Food Stores, Price Chopper, PFS Brands, Tietgen's Food Stores, and HAC...

1 week ago 4 minute read

Brookshire Brothers deploys new AI promotion tool

Brookshire Brothers completes its PromoAI implementation and is now employing the platform across its promotional operations.

1 week ago 3 minute read

Walmart and Sam’s Club drop prices on thousands of items

This summer, Walmart and Sam's Club are helping customers and members save more through Walmart's signature Rollbacks and Sam's Club...

2 weeks ago 5 minute read

FMI retail report finds investments in tech, in-store experience

FMI releases its annual Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2026 report, showing how retailers respond to macroeconomic challenges.

2 weeks ago 6 minute read

Wakefern pledges $500MM to support local produce

Wakefern's commitment to sourcing fresh produce from local growers comes in advance of its annual Local Produce Supplier Summit on...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Instacart reveals what Americans buy for the Fourth of July

We looked at what Americans buy across grocery categories and the result is a primo backyard cookout shopping list, written...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

Amazon offers summer savings for Prime members

Amazon's new summer savings for Prime members includes savings on barbecue grocery items alongside free Same-Day Delivery.

2 weeks ago 8 minute read

Kroger to acquire Giant Eagle for $1.65B

Kroger will acquire Giant Eagle, a family-owned grocer with about $9 billion in annual sales and 197 supermarkets in OH,...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

Kroger celebrates Independence Day with ‘flight’ food experiences

The Kroger Co. helps customers celebrate Independence Day with fresh inspiration, low prices, and customizable "flights."

3 weeks ago 6 minute read

MOM’s Organic Market partners with RELEX for AI planning

MOM's Organic Market selects RELEX to advance planning and improve pricing, promotions, vendor funding, and shelf space decisions.

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

Casey’s three-year strategic plan includes 400 new stores

Casey's new three-year strategic plan is centered on three priorities: accelerating food and beverage, expansion, and operational efficiency.

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

Pattison Food Group partners with Dematic Automation for grocery fulfillment

Dematic partnered with Pattison Food Group to modernize grocery fulfillment operations at its Langley, British Columbia distribution center.

3 weeks ago 4 minute read
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