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Will grocers rely on Instacart for AI shopping?
AstraWorks’ analysis of 24 major retailers found most don’t yet have their own AI shopping tools and instead depend on the tech company to connect with agents like ChatGPT.
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Connecticut becomes 2nd state to regulate dynamic pricing
The state follows Maryland in enacting legislation that bars retailers from using personally identifiable data to customize prices. A similar bill is awaiting action by New York’s governor.
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Hy-Vee sells 21 convenience stores
The sale to Pump & Pantry will allow the Midwest grocer to focus on running c-stores that sit adjacent to its supermarkets.
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Walmart launches restaurant delivery
Subway is the first restaurant to be integrated with Walmart’s Express Delivery. Meals can ordered with groceries or delivered separately.
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Ahold Delhaize USA joins supplier summit bandwagon
The company joins fellow regional supermarket operators in putting on an event that aims to bridge the gap between local suppliers and large-scale food retailers.
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Dollar General sales soar as customers trade down at ‘accelerated’ rate
The discounter’s grocery selection attracted customers seeking lower price points — and a new frozen food section is “doing very well,” its CEO said.
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How grocers are catering to GLP-1 users
Weight loss medications have changed the game of health and wellness. From protein-focused private label to wellness guides, here’s how grocers are keeping up.
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Amazon gears up for Prime Day with grocery-focused sweepstakes
The company launched its first-ever “Free Groceries for a Year” sweepstakes, which will reward 100 winners with $10,000 in gift cards.
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How grocers are polishing their loyalty strategies
Food retailers are refining programs as they strive to better cater to shoppers amid intensifying competition and heightened concerns about rising prices.
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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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ColumnMore 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.
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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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ColumnThe 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.
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Top Kroger human resources official to retire
Tim Massa, who has worked for Kroger for 16 years, is the latest in a string of senior executives who have decided to depart the grocer following the arrival of CEO Greg Foran earlier in 2026.
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King Kullen promotes 3 executives
Frank Vassallo, a 36-year veteran of the Long Island grocery chain, is now senior vice president of store operations, while two other employees are taking on broader roles in merchandising.
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Lidl US appoints new CEO
Alan Barry, currently the discount grocer’s chief operating officer, will assume his new role in July.
