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5 takeaways from Groceryshop
Artificial intelligence was the talk of this year’s show, but executives and analysts also had a lot to say about managing loyalty, digital operations and more.
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Sponsored by InstacartInstacart gives grocers and CPG brands a live view of every store
New in-store software solutions will give grocers and CPG brands a live view of every store, so shelves stay stocked and customers can find what they need
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Hy-Vee looks to dramatically speed up online shopping
CEO Jeremy Gosch said the regional grocer is looking to cut the time it takes for shoppers to place an order on its website to no more than five minutes.
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ColumnMore than a Store: Trader Joe’s masters the seasonal impulse buys
From a creative product lineup to helpful shelf tags, the chain makes shopping for its seasonal offerings a treasure hunt experience.
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Target is opening a store in the Hamptons. It’s not red.
The retailer’s signature color is not part of the external facade of the building at its new location in Bridgehampton, New York.
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Hy-Vee abandons dollar store format
The regional grocer is transitioning its remaining Dollar Fresh Market locations to its namesake supermarket banner after concluding that the Hy-Vee name resonates better with customers.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Grocery AI is in full hype mode right now
The fast-evolving technology was the focus of this year’s Groceryshop. But amid all the optimism, key executives sounded notes of caution.
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Costco trumps Aldi in grocery value perception, data shows
While the club retailer enjoys an overall advantage over the discounter, the gap varied based on people’s age, analytics firm YouGov found.
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PCC to open 17th store
The grocery co-op’s newest location is set to debut in mid-October in Seattle’s Madison Valley district.
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Instacart and DoorDash wrestle with online grocery’s growing affordability problem
Cost concerns have long challenged e-grocery, and addressing the issue is becoming more urgent as consumer price sensitivity rises, executives of the companies said.
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How Sam’s Club gives shoppers a say in what it sells
The club retailer frequently taps into its Member’s Mark Community of more than 200,000 shoppers to weigh in on everything from new products to the checkout experience.
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Albertsons names new regional president
Ken Rinaldi has assumed the role of regional operating president of the grocer’s newly formed East Region.
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Kroger’s AI focus is on ‘flexibility and control,’ digital chief says
From bridging the digital and physical shopping worlds to further ramping up effective personalization, the grocer’s chief digital officer delved into the company’s priorities.
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How Schnucks brought its AI shopping assistant to life
The Midwestern grocer wanted to help its shoppers solve the eternal question of “what’s for dinner?” But first, it had to clean up its data.
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Aldi temporarily shaves prices on selected products
Almost a third of the items in the discounter’s everyday in-store assortment are now less expensive than they were in 2025, according to the grocer.
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Aldi to roll out first ready-made meals line
The collection of single-serve and family-size meals adds a new dimension to the discount grocer’s lineup of store brand products.
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Grocery inflation is primed to rise
Elevated fuel costs could soon start to wear down retailers and suppliers that have so far kept price increases contained for many products, industry experts said at an FMI briefing.
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GLP-1 drugs put $73B in global food value at risk, report finds
PepsiCo’s Lay’s is the most exposed food brand, with Doritos, Hershey’s, Cheetos, Kellogg’s and Reese’s also vulnerable, Brand Finance determined.
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ColumnNumber Sense: Major grocers see identical-store sales growth wither away
The nation’s largest supermarket operators have all struggled to maintain momentum over the past few quarters, underscoring the tough conditions the industry is facing.
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How Kroger is reshaping its C-suite
After welcoming Greg Foran as its CEO in February, the grocer has ushered in new top executives, including leaders who worked alongside Foran at Walmart.
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Wegmans invests $110M in its supply chain
The grocer is building a new facility in its home base of upstate New York and consolidating operations to limit its reliance on third-party providers.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Kroger looks to energize its low-price image
The grocery chain has stopped selling Red Bull’s products at some banners as it works with suppliers “to keep prices affordable.”
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Costco now offers nationwide delivery on Uber and DoorDash
The wholesaler expanded its partnerships with both e-commerce providers at a time when same-day delivery is resonating with its shoppers.
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Schnucks offers ‘affordable indulgence’ with new Italian store brand
The regional grocer’s newest private label line includes over 40 items sourced from Italy.
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Inside the market where Kroger and Giant Eagle will likely be under the antitrust microscope
The grocers have a combined market share of more than 64% in the Columbus, Ohio, area, according to data from analysis firm RetailStat.
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Amazon boosts minimum hourly starting wage to $20
The e-commerce company increased pay by $1 an hour for full-time employees in core operations and added new grocery discounts.
