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Stater Bros. Markets is expanding its partnership with Afresh to link store-level demand directly to warehouse buying, a move Afresh CEO Matt Schwartz explains will replace manual guesswork with a unified AI “brain” built specifically for the volatility of fresh food.
Amazon is shuttering its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go physical locations to focus resources on a major expansion of Whole Foods Market and its rapidly growing same-day grocery delivery service.
The Kroger Co. is shifting to a capital-light fulfillment model by launching nationwide on-demand delivery across nearly 2,700 stores through the Uber app ecosystem to improve digital profitability and delivery speed.
ALDI US is celebrating its 50th anniversary by opening 180 new stores in 2026, marking its first entry into Colorado and expanding its cold-chain infrastructure to meet surging demand for fresh produce.
The National Advertising Division has recommended that Lidl US modify or discontinue its “exact same basket” and percentage-based price comparison claims following a challenge by Ahold Delhaize USA regarding the accuracy of those savings assertions.
Wegmans’ use of biometric surveillance in New York City has sparked a transparency storm, as legally mandated signs warning of “eye and voice” tracking directly contradict the company’s claim that it only uses facial recognition for security. Privacy expert Ben Winters argues the practice lacks meaningful consumer consent and rigorous oversight.
The 40-year retail veteran assumes the role following the retirement of Shane Sampson, who has led the company as CEO since 2022.
The Florida-based family-owned grocer with six stores has redefined the modern farm market experience.
The grocer is expanding food access by offering eligible customers a 20% discount on fresh fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost memberships through its new Verified Savings program.
The Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer is supporting a coral comeback with Force Blue by installing a field nursery of coral-decorated “trees” in the Florida Keys.
The company faced an outcry after a study by Consumer Reports and two other nonprofits showed some shoppers saw prices up to 23% higher than others browsing the same grocery items from the same store at the same time.
New marketing campaign, redesigned website and new in-store displays seek to celebrate the joy found in life’s sweet little pleasures.
Consumers can now shop from more than 1,800 retailers directly within ChatGPT via a fully integrated Instacart app commerce experience.
The company says it will offer retailers digital campaign elements and POS displays and will give 15 families $1,000 in groceries.
The second consecutive month of record high monthly active users helped drive growth while e-grocery shopping patterns shift and ship-to-home captures more than one-fifth of online sales.
The collaboration adds digital ordering and delivery features to National Retail Solutions convenience stores, bodegas and independent shops across the U.S.
Food Lion is remodeling 153 Charlotte, N.C.-area stores, expanding its focus on locally sourced, sustainable fresh produce through its Local Goodness program and stronger partnerships with regional farmers.
Food research expert Anne-Marie Roerink, president of 210 Analytics, shares why millennials and Gen Z are driving fruit consumption while vegetable sales decline.
As USDA confirms no SNAP benefits will be issued on Nov. 1, DoorDash is stepping in to deliver 1 million free meals and waive delivery fees for hundreds of thousands of SNAP customers nationwide at Sprouts, Dollar General, Schnucks, Ahold Delhaize brands, Hy-Vee and Wegmans.
A new Algolia survey shows 73% of U.S. consumers are stressed about grocery prices, prompting them to seek savings through store brands, loyalty programs and AI powered tools, while still prioritizing fresh produce, meat and dairy.
The $860 million investment will expand capacity for the supply chain network, supporting Food Lion and other grocery brands and bring more than 500 jobs to Burlington.
The 1939 Group has acquired 51 Wisconsin grocery stores, uniting them under one family of companies and welcoming 8,000 new employees.
According to the Brick Meets Click Grocery Shopper Survey, growth was fueled by the largest base of e-grocery shoppers to date, continued gains in order frequency and strong spending per order.
Placer.ai data shows Dollar General gaining momentum in grocery as store remodels, expanded fresh offerings and a strong value message drive higher traffic and more productive locations.
Rural Grocery Initiative’s new research highlights how collaborative, locally driven models — from rural grocery stores and co-ops to innovative sourcing systems — are helping small town grocers and producers build more resilient local food networks.
Retailers can maximize the early-season opportunity with simple, impactful tactics, says Brianna Shales, marketing director for the company.
A crop-protection startup is using AI and machine learning to identify and develop new active ingredients it says will help farmers solve issues like weed resistance faster and more economically.