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    Natural Grocers is moving into a new state

    The specialty grocery is kick-starting the new year by announcing plans to enter Wisconsin, furthering its goal of opening at least six new stores this year.

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    FDA loosens rules for ‘no artificial colors’ label in food

    Companies can now employ the label when using natural dyes — a move meant to speed the transition away from synthetic colors.

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    How 2 independent grocers are using facial recognition to combat theft

    “When [people] steal, they’re stealing personally from my husband and I and my team and my family,” the operator of a Grocery Outlet store said during a session at The NGA Show.

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    Kroger’s divisional shuffling continues with new Central Division president

    The company promoted the vice president of operations for its Fred Meyer Division to the role, marking the latest in a string of corporate changes as the grocer readies to name a new CEO.

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    Albertsons unveils one-stop digital shop for party planning

    The new platform, Celebrations, is equipped with the grocer’s new AI shopping assistant and gives shoppers access to a wide range of hosting and decorating necessities.

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    3 top takeaways from The NGA Show

    From defining themselves through technology to helping CPGs reach shoppers, independent retailers see a bright future.

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    Albertsons outlines top 4 AI priorities

    The grocer’s technology chief said the company is doubling down on key areas such as the digital customer experience and merchandising.

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    The Friday Checkout: Albertsons turns to cart trackers to prove in-store retail media

    The grocery company is expanding a pilot that uses tracking devices on carts and in baskets to see how long customers dwell in front of in-store ads.

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    Ahold Delhaize gives suppliers a closer look at nutrition trends

    The grocer’s Guiding Stars program links with Circana’s Attribute Marketplace to offer insights on how to develop and promote products for health-conscious consumers.

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    H-E-B buys land for supply chain facilities in North Texas

    The grocer purchased more than 600 acres to support distribution in an area where it is rapidly opening stores.

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    Kroger to shutter Georgia health clinics

    The chain did not say why it is closing all 18 of the state’s Little Clinic locations, which will cease operations in April.

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    What gets shoppers past the ‘tipping point’ on private label?

    Promotions are “undefeated” in getting consumers to expand their horizons and try more innovative store brand products, 84.51° reported.

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    Kroger doubles down on large-format stores as it chases growth

    The grocer plans to open numerous locations under its Marketplace banner in Indiana, Texas and West Virginia over the next two years. 

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    Wakefern chief urges independent retailers to ‘not be afraid’ of AI

    “This isn’t something that the big guys have that we don’t,” Mike Stigers, the grocery co-op’s president, said during a keynote session at The NGA Show. “This is something we all have.”

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    Independent grocers need to embrace tech to stay competitive, experts say

    No matter how successful a retailer’s differentiated offering is, they need a roadmap that lays out how to use technology, a SpartanNash executive said during The NGA Show.

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    7 top grocery executive changes in January

    The leadership changes include new CEOs for Lidl US and The Save Mart Companies. 

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    C&S continues to solidify its presence in the Southeast

    The wholesaler said it will serve as the primary supplier for Florida-based Hispanic grocer Sedano’s Supermarket.

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    Albertsons Media Collective gets a new office, updated look

    The grocery company’s retail media arm opened its inaugural New York City office and unveiled a logo meant to reflect the evolving business. 

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    What’s ahead for grocers in 2026?

    As the industry keeps a close eye on what Kroger and Amazon have up their sleeves, multicultural cuisine is taking on a heightened role as consumers seek out global flavors.

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    Multicultural grocery demand is rising. Here’s what grocers can do.

    The momentum specialty grocers have seen is fueling consumer interest in international grocery stores and global flavors in supermarket aisles.

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    The Friday Checkout: What went wrong with Amazon Fresh?

    The chain bet heavily that checkout technology would win over shoppers. When that didn’t pan out, there wasn’t much to fall back on.

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    Wakefern to buy 3 ShopRite stores from member families

    The East Coast grocery co-op will operate the supermarkets, all of which are in the Philadelphia region, through a wholly owned subsidiary.

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    How grocers are taking charge of food traceability requirements

    Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements.

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    Amazon to halt palm payments

    The online retailer said all Amazon One palm readers will be removed from physical stores by June 3.

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    With Amazon Fresh’s closure, where is Amazon headed in grocery?

    The shuttering of its brick-and-mortar conventional grocery chain is a setback, but experts say the company will continue to make gains through e-commerce and Whole Foods.

    Updated Jan. 29, 2026