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    Grocery e-commerce is soaring, but regional grocers remain in a tough spot

    While average order frequency grew in 2025, the likes of Walmart and Amazon created a tricky digital competitive environment for traditional chains. 

    Updated Jan. 28, 2026
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    Traditional grocers’ ‘low price’ message no longer resonates with shoppers, research finds

    Supermarket operators depend too heavily on promotions to connect with customers, leading to unfavorable comparisons with other channels, an AlixPartners survey found.

    Updated Jan. 27, 2026
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    Wild Oats is back, again

    The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it’s back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE.

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    Amazon to shutter all Amazon Fresh and Go stores

    The company will focus its brick-and-mortar strategy on Whole Foods Market, with plans to open more than 100 new stores under the banner over the next few years.

    Updated Jan. 27, 2026
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    Top grocery trade shows in 2026

    Here’s a rundown of key industry conferences scheduled for this year that will showcase the latest developments, trends and insights in food retailing.

    Updated Jan. 26, 2026
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    Dollar General expands reach of rural same-day delivery service

    The discount retailer is the latest company extending its delivery offerings to focus on underserved communities.

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    How 3 grocers source small and local brands

    Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming an increasingly powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while also satisfying discerning customers.

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    Amazon targets pop-up retail with upgraded Just Walk Out tech

    The latest changes to its RFID-enabled checkout lanes are aimed at making it easier to use in settings like festivals and temporary stores.

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    Traditional grocers benefit from lunch rush

    Consumers are increasingly viewing supermarkets as convenient destinations to grab mid-day ready-to-eat meals.

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    The Friday Checkout: Can a revitalized Winn-Dixie compete in ultra-competitive Florida?

    The chain’s new visual identity and playful marketing lingo could play a key role in helping it stand out to shoppers.

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    Lidl US is getting yet another leader. Is it ready to move ahead?

    The discount grocery chain made solid progress under now-former CEO Joel Rampoldt, suggesting it could finally be primed for success in a market where it has struggled to gain traction, analysts said.

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    Lidl US CEO out

    Joel Rampoldt, who has served as the discount grocer’s chief executive since 2023, is now serving in an advisory role, the company confirmed.

    Updated Jan. 21, 2026
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    The Winn-Dixie Company era begins

    Reborn under a new name, the Florida-based grocer is kicking off 2026 with a new visual identity and plans to remodel and open new stores.

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    Raley’s to shutter 2 California stores

    The West Coast grocer is closing a location under its namesake banner later this month and plans to cease operations at one under its Nob Hill Foods banner in May. 

    Updated Jan. 23, 2026
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    H Mart plans foodservice-focused flagship store in California

    Spanning more than 100,000 square feet, the store will be the grocer’s largest in the state and include a food hall and dine-in restaurants.

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    More Than a Store: Inside Nordstrom’s collab with Pop Up Grocer

    As grocers turn to local and niche sourcing to stand out from the competition, Pop Up Grocer can help them discover which innovative and new items click with shoppers.

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    Private label sales set another record in 2025

    Shoppers spent just under $283 billion on store-brand products last year, up 3.3% compared with 2024, the Private Label Manufacturers Association reported.

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    How grocers can further link value with health and wellness

    Health is the strongest driver of food spending and serves as shoppers’ “North Star” for “what to buy, where to shop, and whether something is worth the cost,” FMI’s latest report found.

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    Food Lion steps up investments in the Carolinas

    The Ahold Delhaize-owned grocery chain plans to open four new stores in North Carolina and South Carolina during the first quarter of 2026.

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    Recapping NRF’s Big Show

    While AI took center stage at this year’s conference, grocers also eyed more practical technology solutions to support store-level associates.

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    Walmart’s John Furner overhauls leadership

    The soon-to-be CEO of Walmart Inc. announced a slew of executive changes, including his own successor to lead the U.S. business.

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    Pardon the Disruption: What’s Amazon’s future running grocery stores?

    While the Amazon Fresh chain has failed to impress, the company's recent momentum in grocery e-commerce and digital touchpoints means it could still be a formidable omnichannel competitor.

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    The Friday Checkout: Aldi is doing more than expanding — it’s building a fanbase

    The fast-growing discounter is sharpening its image as a destination where shoppers can have fun while saving money.

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    Beef and coffee drive grocery inflation up

    Prices for goods in both categories rose by more than 15% in December as food costs moved ahead at a quicker pace than the month before.

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    4 grocery takeaways from NRF’s 2026 Big Show

    While AI was the most talked about subject at the conference, industry experts also discussed store-level tech innovation and the ever-increasing importance of communicating value.