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    Target’s ‘food-forward’ strategy includes supply chain improvements, too

    The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.

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    How 5 super regional c-store chains are reshaping the competitive landscape

    Companies like Wawa, QuikTrip and Sheetz are pushing aggressively into new states and ramping up their foodservice offerings.

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    7 top grocery executive changes in May

    Several top-level executives at Kroger announced their departures, while Lidl US, Ahold Delhaize and Allegiance Retail Services all named new CEOs.

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    Costco records strong results as it bulks up on protein sales

    The club retailer launched protein-focused private label items to tap into shifting consumer demands stemming from the popularity of GLP-1s.

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    Whole Foods to host Supper Club series

    The specialty grocer will hold dinner events focused on food trends across three cities.

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    More than a Store: Grocers’ virtual cooking classes can whip up customer loyalty

    Consumer interest in healthy eating and grocers’ intensified pursuit of shopper loyalty are the right ingredients for online cooking demos — as Kroger and Giant Food are proving.

    Updated May 28, 2026
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    Payments company further tailors food-as-medicine grocery cards

    Fresh Connect’s four new specialized cards now allow shoppers to purchase from a wider selection of grocery items that better meet specific health and wellness needs.

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    Mass retailers draw level with supermarkets as primary grocery destinations, research shows

    People have become just as likely to cite a retailer like Walmart or Target as a supermarket when asked where they spend most of their food budget, according to data from FMI.

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    The Friday Checkout: Does Lidl US have a CEO problem?

    The German grocer has cycled rapidly through CEOs over the last decade, underscoring the C-suite instability that has marked the chain since its first stateside stores opened.

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    SNAP waivers could lead to $830M sales loss for soda, candy, energy drinks

    By the end of 2026, state-specific restrictions are expected to impact one-third of participants in the government food assistance program, Numerator found.

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    Walmart rolling out simplified inbound logistics for suppliers

    The retailer's Prepaid Consolidation Program enables suppliers to send products to one location, rather than managing shipments to multiple distribution centers.

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    Inside the Store: Save Mart’s new look

    A banner executive shared how customer data influenced the significant changes made to a California store as the grocer’s parent company looks to revamp its entire fleet.

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    Walmart operations execs latest to leave amid leadership shakeup

    John Furner has reshaped his team since taking over from Doug McMillon as the retail giant’s chief executive earlier this year.