The Friday Checkout: Aldi has finally put its own name on products it sells. What took so long?

The discounter’s shift away from relying on a hodgepodge of unmemorable house labels reflects the ascendance of its brand as a synonym for value.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 26, 2025

Whole Foods enters Asia through private label

Hundreds of the specialty grocer’s store brand products are now available in Singapore.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 23, 2025

Specialty grocers overtake discount players in traffic growth, report says

The gains this year by fresh-format and value grocers underscore a shift in the competitive landscape as affordability and premium goods drive consumer spending, Placer.ai found.

By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 22, 2025

Kroger debuts protein-focused private brand products

The grocer’s launch of Simple Truth Protein builds on a growing food trend and marks the latest line extension under the popular store brand.

By Peyton Bigora • Updated Sept. 23, 2025

Grocers aim to significantly increase private brand dollar share by 2027

The average dollar share of store brands is on track to increase 3.3 percentage points in the next two years, FMI noted in a new report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 12, 2025

The Friday Checkout: The king of private brands turns 30

Costco’s Kirkland Signature is an industry pioneer that’s both feared and admired by grocers. Here are a few things worth knowing about the label.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Sept. 12, 2025

Private label, assortment changes may unlock SNAP spending

Adjusting product selections can help grocers weather policy changes that could negatively impact SNAP consumers, a Coresight Research report found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Sept. 5, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Can Target’s grocery business help revive its luster?

The retailer’s incoming CEO declared that leveraging its flair for style and design can help it “win across every single category,” including food and beverage. Will that turn out to be the case?

By Grocery Dive Staff • Aug. 22, 2025

Walmart added 30% more grocery price cuts in Q2

The food discounts were part of 7,400 temporary price reductions during the quarter, company executives told investors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 21, 2025

Amazon’s same-day push is already disrupting grocers

The company’s pursuit of faster delivery is boosting sales in key pantry and general merchandise categories, according to one expert. Can it overcome the “trust chasm” in fresh?

By Jeff Wells • Updated Aug. 18, 2025

More states ban soda and ‘junk food’ purchases from SNAP benefits

Six more states have received permission to place restrictions on which foods are SNAP-eligible, bringing the number of states with waivers up to 12. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 6, 2025

Stop & Shop doubles down on value messaging

The Ahold Delhaize banner’s new brand campaign aims to underscore value and reaffirm customer trust.

By Peyton Bigora • Aug. 5, 2025

How Lidl US is chasing growth by thinking small

“The idea is that with the [limited] number of products we have in our stores, you should be able to meet every need that you have as a shopper,” CEO Joel Rampoldt said.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 4, 2025

The biggest culprit in shrink is in the store — but it’s probably not a criminal

Inefficiencies in store operations cause more inventory loss than organized retail crime, which has been the industry’s focus in recent years.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 1, 2025

How SNAP changes could impact grocers

Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies tightening participation in the food assistance program and restrictions certain states are implementing on which items customers can buy.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 29, 2025

How GLP-1 weight loss drugs are reshaping the food industry

The appetite-suppressing medications reduce consumption of processed and sugary foods, creating new risks and opportunities.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 28, 2025

Inside the store: PCC’s 1st small-format store is an urban lunch stop

More than a year after closing its downtown Seattle location, the co-op grocer is back with a site that’s a third the size and focused on meal solutions.

By Jeff Wells • July 28, 2025

Refrigerated goods, beverages lead private brand growth, report finds

Store brand sales increased 4.4% in the first half of 2025 compared with a year ago while national brands saw 1.1% growth, per the Private Label Manufacturers Association.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 23, 2025

Inside the Store: Lidl US’ CEO shows off the grocer’s approach to efficiency

A recent tour of a store in Virginia showcases how the discounter balances its streamlined retailing strategy with a focus on freshness and artful design.

By Sam Silverstein • July 17, 2025

Tariffs shake up global spice market

The Trump administration’s trade policy stands to raise prices for vanilla, cinnamon and dozens of other flavoring ingredients used in food manufacturing. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 14, 2025

Is the tide shifting for grocery private brands?

While the frequency with which people buy store brands over name ones has softened recently, private labels remain a key driver for grocers, Dunnhumby found.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 10, 2025

What makes The Fresh Market pop, according to its CEO

“Our brand is our moat,” Brian Johnson said as he talked about differentiation, store fleet growth and the specialty grocer’s upcoming, revamped app.

By Peyton Bigora • July 9, 2025

Trump signs spending and tax bill with major SNAP changes

The legislation tightens eligibility requirements for the food assistance program, but contains less severe modifications than originally proposed.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 7, 2025

Dollar General temporarily drops prices on 1K items during summer sale

The retailer’s “7 Days of Savings” event starts Sunday, as consumers stretch their budgets during the back-to-school shopping season. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 2, 2025

Why spotlighting private brands should remain a top priority for grocers

Shoppers are more loyal than ever to store brands, but grocers need to continue to find ways to underscore their value proposition to compete with club and mass retailers, according to a report from FMI and Circana.

By Peyton Bigora • June 26, 2025