Walmart creates a generative AI tool for merchants dubbed ‘Wally’

The tool is intended to help merchants complete time-consuming tasks like data entry and analysis.

Kroger keeps an eye on produce tariff exposure

The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.

Amazon Fresh shutters two stores

The company said it is still committed to expanding its brick-and-mortar grocery operations. 

Walmart links with chain to open made-to-order pizza restaurants

Nozzleman Pizza plans to debut locations inside more than a dozen of the retailer’s stores this year.

Kroger taps former Ahold Delhaize exec to head Dallas Division

Rudy DiPietro is taking over management of the unit from Keith Shoemaker, who is retiring after nearly a half-century with the grocer.

Egg wholesale prices and consumer demand drop significantly

The USDA’s latest weekly report on the egg market noted, however, that retail egg prices do not yet reflect these trends and demand is expected to remain under pressure until that happens.

Instacart increases grocery personalization with new AI tech

The grocery technology company unveiled new tools to help better predict customers’ dietary needs and refine product recommendations. 

C&S sues Kroger over $125M termination fee

The wholesaler alleges that the grocer has declined to pay it the agreed-upon fee related to the failure of the Kroger-Albertsons merger.

Kroger cuts jobs at 84.51°

The layoffs at the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary reflect an effort by the company to “focus on the key priorities that power our go-to-market strategy,” a spokesperson said.

How grocers can better cater to Latino shoppers

Grocers need to improve their merchandising with authentic, relevant initiatives to connect with these shoppers, who have buying power of nearly $4 trillion, sources say.

Updated March 18, 2025

RFK Jr wants to close a ‘loophole’ in food additive regulation

The Health and Human Services Secretary directed the FDA to consider eliminating a pathway that allowed companies to "self-affirm" whether their ingredients are safe for consumption.

HelloFresh to close Texas facility, cut nearly 300 jobs

The meal kit company is consolidating its operations in the state as it looks to improve profitability and diversify its offerings.

EPA deregulation push raises numerous questions for grocers

While trade groups praised the agency saying it will reconsider a rule impacting refrigerant requirements, experts say the announcement is confusing and may not have much impact.

Younger shoppers are shaking up produce aisles

With a third of shoppers discovering fruits and vegetables on social media, grocers should change up their merchandising tactics to stand out, FMI — The Food Industry Association suggested.

Battle of the bots: Kroger pilots autonomous inventory scanning robots

The grocer is testing aisle-scanning bots from two different tech firms as it looks to improve inventory management.

How grocers can put the cool in frozen food

Retailers and brands can adopt merchandising tactics like upcycling and education campaigns to show reluctant consumers the value of frozen products, writes Dr. Sophie Attwood of Behavior Global.

The Friday Checkout: The ghost of Kroger-Albertsons merger haunts the c-store industry

As the owner of 7-Eleven considers a potential deal with fellow titan Couche-Tard, its executives say the failed supermarket combination is a “cautionary tale” about store divestment strategy.

Grocery prices hold steady as overall inflation declines

Food-at-home prices rose at a 1.9% annual clip in February, well above the pace just a few months ago

Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets

This admission follows the retailer noting at the end of last year it would miss 2025 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.

Kroger launches e-commerce business unit

Yael Cosset will head the new team as executive vice president and chief digital officer, the grocer announced Tuesday.

How Sprouts optimized its store selection process

The new model, which prioritizes local over operational expertise, is showing strong results so far, executives said during a Bank of America conference.

Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams

Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.

Updated March 12, 2025

Grocers see record-high 80M households buy groceries online in February

Aggressive promotions and membership strategies have fueled a sharp increase in e-commerce shopping, particularly delivery, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.

UNFI sees sales rise as efficiency improves

The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s net sales were up by 5% during Q2, driven by its natural products business, while its net loss narrowed.

Grocery inflation is poised to rise in 2025, experts say

A few categories, like eggs, beef and sweets, are having an outsized impact even as prices for most foods hold steady, according to analysts.