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...

2 days ago 5 minute read

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...

2 days ago 4 minute read

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.

3 days ago 3 minute read

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.

3 days ago 3 minute read

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.

4 days ago 5 minute read

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...

5 days ago 6 minute read

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.

1 week ago 6 minute read

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.

1 week ago 2 minute read

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.

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

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...

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

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.

2 weeks ago 5 minute read

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.

2 weeks ago 5 minute read

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.

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

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.

3 weeks ago 5 minute read

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...

3 weeks ago 5 minute read

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...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

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...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

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.

3 weeks ago 2 minute read
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