3+ hour, 8+ min ago   (781+ words) The chain bet heavily that checkout technology would win over shoppers. When that didn't pan out, there wasn't much to fall back on. The Friday Checkout is a weekly column providing more insight on the news, rounding up the announcements…...

19+ hour, 51+ min ago   (418+ words) As the industry keeps a close eye on Kroger and Amazon have up their sleeves, multicultural cuisine is taking on a heightened role as consumers seek out global flavors. The grocery industry is on the precipice of even more change....

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (960+ words) The momentum specialty grocers have seen is fueling consumer interest in international grocery stores and global flavors in supermarket aisles. America has outgrown the generic "ethnic aisle" in grocery stores. With the country becoming more ethnically diverse and younger generations…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (511+ words) Walmart and Kroger are among the retailers setting stricter standards that go beyond the federal requirements. The grocery industry is the driving force behind food traceability " even though retailers and suppliers have more than a year longer than expected to…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (253+ words) The grocery-focused store, which is about half the size of the club retailer's traditional locations, comes as retailers experiment with smaller floor plans. BJ's newest store reflects an effort by the club retailer to lean into its strengths selling groceries…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (413+ words) While average order frequency grew in 2025, the likes of Walmart and Amazon created a tricky digital competitive environment for traditional chains. Grocery e-commerce in 2025 hit a slew of monthly record-highs, cementing the shopping method as "no longer an alternative channel…...

3+ day, 44+ min ago   (339+ words) Supermarket operators depend too heavily on promotions to connect with customers, leading to unfavorable comparisons with other channels, an AlixPartners survey found. While traditional grocers have long made a practice of highlighting low prices to attract and retain shoppers, that…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (558+ words) The pioneering specialty brand has taken on many forms in the years since Whole Foods acquired it. Now it's back as an organic products line from distributor KeHE. Nearly two decades after it ceased operating as a specialty grocer, the…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (1310+ words) Carrying products from local suppliers is becoming an increasingly powerful way for retailers to stand out from competitors while also satisfying discerning customers. As traditional supermarket operators continue to look for ways to withstand growing competition from other types of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (306+ words) As grocers turn to local and niche sourcing to stand out from the competition, Pop Up Grocer can help them discover which innovative and new items click with shoppers. More than a Store is a regular column that delves into…...