The Latest
-
Kaarin Vembar/Grocery Dive
Kroger and Albertsons continue to see their market share contract
Costco, Amazon and Walmart each saw their share of grocery sales increase over the past year, while major supermarket companies posted declines, according to Numerator data.
-
Getty Images
Allegiance names new president and COO
The grocery co-op promoted Samer Rahman, who has worked at the company for more than a dozen years, to the top roles.
-
Courtesy of C&S Wholesale Grocers
C&S Wholesale Grocers cuts retail prices on ‘thousands’ of items
The grocery company reduced the cost of products including fresh meat and produce at supermarket chains it runs across the Midwest.
-
Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
Jewel-Osco president retires
Thomas Lofland has stepped down less than a year after assuming leadership of the Albertsons banner.
-
Courtesy of Albertsons
4 key takeaways about Albertsons’ performance
The grocer’s sales are under pressure, but the company is making progress on key fronts as it pursues a turnaround, its CEO told investors.
-
Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
Albertsons looks to keep lower-income shoppers from defecting to discounters
“Our biggest leakage is to the big players — to Walmart, Amazon and to some degree Aldi,” CEO Susan Morris said during an earnings call.
-
Courtesy of Walmart
New Jersey bans dynamic pricing
The legislation also puts a one-year pause on the new adoption of ESLs by retailers while the state studies the tech.
-
Courtesy of Schnuck Markets
Schnucks turns to agentic AI shopping assistant
The tool will give customers a personalized shopping experience that supports their health and wellness preferences.
-
Courtesy of Albertsons Companies
The Friday Checkout: Is Albertsons ripe for a potential suitor?
The grocer’s stock price hit an all-time low this week after it reported weak quarterly results and announced a drive to improve its performance.
-
Getty Images
Albertsons announces new operating model, president’s retirement after weak Q1
The grocery company is consolidating 11 divisions into four regions and said Sharon McCollam, its president and CFO, will retire later this year.
Updated July 23, 2026 -
Courtesy of Hy-Vee and VusionGroup
Hy-Vee introduces rapid online ordering options
The regional grocer’s customers can now select in-store pickup or delivery in as fast as 30 minutes.
-
Brandon Bell via Getty Images
ColumnPardon the Disruption: What’s missing from grocers’ value playbook?
Consumers are cutting back on the amount of groceries they buy, and there’s no relief in sight. Here are a few thoughts on what else retailers can do to stem the tide.
-
Sam Silverstein/Grocery Dive
Shoppers are buying less meat, data shows
Customers purchased fewer pounds of fresh and processed proteins, including beef, bacon and lamb, in June as prices continued to rise.
-
Courtesy of Wakefern Food Corp.
Wakefern redesigns packaging for Wholesome Pantry brand
The company said the new look will make it easier for customers to spot goods carrying the private label and identify key product attributes.
-
Getty Images
Giant promotes e-commerce head to VP of marketing
The Ahold Delhaize USA banner promoted Gregg Dorazio to the role, highlighting the grocer’s efforts to capitalize on its digital operations.
-
Spencer Platt via Getty Images
Maryland joins states issuing chip-enabled EBT cards
The upgraded payment method will help to reduce fraud and replace legacy magnetic stripe cards, the state’s governor said.
-
Getty Images
OpinionHow the food industry is optimizing AI investments
More than half of surveyed retailers and suppliers say that their tech investments are already paying off, writes Leslie G. Sarasin of FMI.
-
Courtesy of Schnuck Markets
Schnucks to shutter sole company-owned warehouse
The regional grocer announced it will permanently close its Bridgeton, Missouri, facility in March 2027.
-
Permission granted by Food Lion
Grocery volumes contract for fifth consecutive month, report finds
The number of units sold declined nearly 2% year over year in June, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ.
-
Getty Images
Ahold Delhaize’s first decade: Key US milestones
To mark 10 years since Ahold and Delhaize Group combined, Grocery Dive mapped out major changes by the company.
-
Getty Images
Walmart US chief operating officer to depart
Leadership shake-ups are continuing at the mass retailer about five months after John Furner formally took over as CEO.
-
Catherine Douglas Moran/Grocery Dive
ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Will Kroger’s push into Florida ever materialize?
The supermarket chain’s Harris Teeter banner reportedly canceled an expansion plan in the state, highlighting the difficulty for grocers of building scale in new regions.
-
Courtesy of Instacart
Instacart acquires shelf-scanning technology startup
The purchase of Arpalus gives it a system that allows workers to record product levels on store shelves using a smartphone app.
-
Courtesy of Walmart
Walmart touts some of its lowest back-to-school pricing since 2019
The retailer also debuted a new grocery-focused college basket for under $35.
-
Courtesy of Associated Wholesale Grocers
AWG appoints new CFO
Kelly Kauffman will join the company next week, succeeding Gary Koch, who is retiring after 30 years with the grocery co-op.
