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.

2 days ago 5 minute read

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.

3 days ago 4 minute read

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...

3 days ago 5 minute read

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.

3 days ago 2 minute read

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.

6 days ago 5 minute read

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.

1 week ago 4 minute read

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.

2 weeks ago 6 minute read

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...

2 weeks ago 5 minute read

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...

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

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...

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

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...

2 weeks ago 7 minute read

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...

2 weeks ago 3 minute read

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...

2 weeks ago 6 minute read

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.

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

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...

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

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...

3 weeks ago 10 minute read

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.

3 weeks ago 4 minute read

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.

3 weeks ago 11 minute read

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