Retail News

The latest supermarket and retail news, price changes, and store updates.

30 Sep 2026
Senate passes Common Cents bill The measure to provide merchants a cash rounding framework, and to formally phase out the penny, now heads to the White House....
30 Sep 2026
SoCal UNFI Teamsters receive $13/hour pay raise That puts their wages $3 ahead of Southern California grocery wages...
30 Sep 2026
Winn-Dixie names new chief of store operations Company veteran Shawn Sloan's C-suite entrance comes a few months after C&S announced its proposal to become majority owner of the Florida grocer....
29 Sep 2026 Acme
Acme's Acme Rewards Program Remains Key to Its Pricing Strategy in the United States Acme's Acme Rewards loyalty program continues to play a central role in how the chain differentiates its pricing and promotions from competitors in the United States.
29 Sep 2026
Baby boomers put wrench in favorite grocer list Demographic disagrees with younger groups...
29 Sep 2026
Costco continues to gain momentum in fresh food Bakery and meat were strong performers during the company's Q4, underscoring the threat the club retailer poses to traditional grocers....
29 Sep 2026
Kroger will find issues going to 24 hours: readers react Most believe it is not worth the trouble...
28 Sep 2026
BJ’s Wholesale Club said to plan logistics hub in Orlando Retailer seeks tax incentives for expansion in fast-growing region...
28 Sep 2026
Kroger tests a return to the 24-hour store The grocer is searching for answers following soft earnings...
26 Sep 2026 Trader Joes & Acme
How Trader Joes and Acme Compare on Everyday Grocery Pricing in the U.S. Trader Joes and Acme continue to take somewhat different approaches to everyday grocery pricing in the United States, giving shoppers a genuine choice depending on what matters most for their regular shop.
25 Sep 2026
Publix sued over alleged E. coli death Florida man files lawsuit claiming wife died after eating frozen blueberries...
24 Sep 2026
Aldi cuts prices to save shoppers $86M Nearly one-third of its everyday assortment is priced below last year...
24 Sep 2026
DoorDash now has a tracking tool Brand Center combines data from purchases with info collected by Dashers inside stores...
24 Sep 2026
Sam’s Club exec leaks pieces of Thanksgiving meal It comes from feedback from the retailer’s Member’s Mark group...
23 Sep 2026
DoorDash AI drives 50% bigger grocery baskets DoorDash co-founder Andy Fang says AI shoppers are also checking out five times faster and buying 60% more unique products...
23 Sep 2026
Seattle becomes first city to ban surveillance pricing Union calls it the strongest ban in the country...
23 Sep 2026
Target grocery just wants to be cool Retailer is adding more new products, emerging brands and wellness options as it looks to make grocery a bigger part of the Target experience...
22 Sep 2026
Retail media networks expect growth, but execution challenges remain Retail media networks expect revenue to rise about 23% this year, but new research shows retailers remain less confident in their ability to execute their growth strategies...
21 Sep 2026
2026 SN Retailer of the Year Edition In this issue of Supermarket News meet SN's Retailer of the Year and find out which retailer ranked in our Top 50 Foodservice in Retail list....
21 Sep 2026
5 things top news: Kroger stands up to suppliers The grocer seems ready to put the customer first...
21 Sep 2026
Federal judge rules against some SNAP restrictions States win reprieve from fines for missing deadline on implementing changes...
21 Sep 2026
Instacart can track grocery shelves in real time The system combines shelf scan data with info from orders placed...
21 Sep 2026
Wegmans to build refrigerated facility, consolidate distribution operations CEO: The investments will strengthen operations and support growth...
19 Sep 2026 Kroger / Albertsons
Kroger and Albertsons Continue Push Toward Digital-First Weekly Coupons Major US grocery chains continue shifting the bulk of their best weekly discounts into app-based digital coupons rather than printed circular pricing alone.
17 Sep 2026 Publix
Publix's BOGO Promotions Remain Core to Its Weekly Ad Strategy Publix continues to build its weekly ad promotions primarily around buy-one-get-one offers rather than a traditional points-based loyalty program.
14 Oct 2026
Ahold Delhaize USA banners remain offline The websites and apps for the five banners have been down for several days as the parent company contends with a cybersecurity incident....
14 Oct 2026
Aldi and Lidl dish out Thanksgiving meal deals for under $40 While both bundles can feed 10 people and include sides and dessert fixings, the discounters are taking different approaches to serving up value to their shoppers....
14 Oct 2026
Amazon to close grocery partner storefronts The company will close an unspecified number of retailer-specific storefronts on Amazon.com as it focuses on new services and simplifying its online grocery experience....
14 Oct 2026
Food at home prices drop slightly in September Three of the six major grocery store food group indexes dropped for the month...
14 Oct 2026
Food Traceability Rule comes down to one thing: the label If the label is cut off or not legible the whole process is thrown off...
14 Oct 2026
Fresh produce sales face pressure as shoppers change buying habits Younger consumers do not trust the industry and are getting influenced elsewhere than the traditional brick-and-mortar...
14 Oct 2026
Moody’s upgrades retail and apparel outlook as tariffs ease The firm now expects “solid household finances” to lead to more stability in the sector, although rising energy costs and geopolitical risks are still a factor....
14 Oct 2026
Produce industry weighs food safety fallout, packaging and AI Consumer trust needs to be restored following cyclospora outbreak...
14 Oct 2026
Saks channels ‘main character energy’ for first post-bankruptcy holiday A few months after its parent company exited Chapter 11, a leaner Saks Fifth Avenue is out to show it still has holiday heft....
14 Oct 2026
Target wants more efficient stores. An upgraded employee app could help. The retailer's myDay app features a newly customizable home screen functionality and will soon include access to AI-backed insights....
14 Oct 2026
Toy prices jump 4.2% ahead of the holidays The September price bump came amid a “tough” inflation report, with the overall Consumer Price Index up 0.6%....
14 Oct 2026
Wegmans’ latest store opening highlights low price focus In Charlotte, North Carolina, the regional grocer is challenging established players Harris Teeter and Food Lion by claiming that it charges less for a group of frequently purchase...
14 Oct 2026
Whole Foods Market tries to predict food trends for 2027 They range from terrior, Japanese comfort food and a rise in bitter flavors...
13 Oct 2026
Albertsons hastens cost-cutting drive as sales continue to flounder As the grocer recorded its third consecutive quarter of falling identical sales growth, its CEO indicated that layoffs and store closures in certain markets are on the table....
13 Oct 2026
Albertsons launches business review; seeks over $8B from Kroger Company withdraws financial guidance as it seeks a “comprehensive turnaround plan”...
13 Oct 2026
Albertsons seeks $8B from Kroger over failed merger Kroger is responsible for a “lost merger premium” because it put its own interests ahead of its obligation to pursue regulatory approval for the deal, Albertsons claime...
13 Oct 2026
Gen Z, Gen Alpha and the AI-ificiation of retail this holiday season AI is “rewiring” the brains of today's youth, at the same time that they're craving physical experiences....
13 Oct 2026
Hasbro opens studio focused on Dungeons & Dragons The new Wizards of the Coast Studios in Montréal will focus on developing content for the D&D franchise....
13 Oct 2026
Kroger plans 3,000 corporate staff cuts Company cites need for cost reductions across departments in three-year plan...
13 Oct 2026
Nordstrom expands FAO Schwarz offerings, debuts new app features for holidays The department store revamped its Nordy marketing character and is offering same-day beauty deliveries at select locations this season....
13 Oct 2026
Price for household purchases rises in September And they are up 2.1% versus a year ago...
13 Oct 2026
Reporter’s notebook: Inside Scheels’ sporting goods wonderland Come for the sporting goods, stay for the animatronic Abe Lincoln....
13 Oct 2026
Shipt adds Sprouts Farmers Market for same-day grocery delivery Partnership gives customers access to more than 500 Sprouts locations nationwide...
13 Oct 2026
Target grocery needs to be more than aprons: readers react Customer service, better scheduling for restocks and other areas need to be the focus...
13 Oct 2026
Where has the aspirational luxury consumer gone? High-end brands have raised their prices in the post-pandemic economy....
12 Oct 2026
5 things top news: Merger fail takes a turn Albertsons is accusing Kroger of destroying key piece of evidence...
12 Oct 2026
Ahold Delhaize experiencing cybersecurity issue The company said it took some systems offline as part of “precautionary measures.” Websites for all five of the grocer's U.S....
12 Oct 2026
Ahold Delhaize shuts down websites after cybersecurity issue Incident follows cyberattack in France that warms refrigerators at hundreds of stores...
12 Oct 2026
Kroger to cut 3K corporate jobs over the next 3 years The grocer has “more layers, more handoffs and more overhead than we need,” CEO Greg Foran wrote in an internal memo....
12 Oct 2026
Lowe’s launches Black Friday deals in October As shoppers seek Black Friday and Cyber Week discounts, Lowe's is spreading out its sales events....
12 Oct 2026
Mass illness reported at Walmart DC At least 19 people reported hospitalized in potential food poisoning incident...
12 Oct 2026
Ross opens 51 new stores The off-price retailer completed its fiscal year 2026 store growth plan of opening 115 new locations, including its first in Massachusetts....
12 Oct 2026
Senator raises concerns over Kroger’s plan to buy Giant Eagle The proposed acquisition and two other major food deals “reveal a growing consolidation trend” that could raise prices for consumers, Sen....
12 Oct 2026
Spirit Halloween to transform dozens of locations to Spirit Christmas Now in its third year, the spooky retailer will expand its Christmas concept to 44 locations this season....
12 Oct 2026
Target denies cooperating with ICE. Here’s why that may not matter. Whether they own or lease store property, retailers probably need formal policies about whether law enforcement agencies can establish operational staging areas in their parking lo...
12 Oct 2026
Tariffs pushed up consumer goods prices by 2.9 percentage points: NY Fed Consumer expectations for inflation rose for the second straight month to the highest level since May, the University of Michigan said Friday, citing an October survey....
12 Oct 2026
The cold facts on energy savings: Why newer refrigeration pays off sooner than you think Waiting on a refrigeration upgrade has a price....
12 Oct 2026
The next era of retail tech — with AI at the core Discover how AI and mobility are redefining the store of tomorrow....
12 Oct 2026
Tractor Supply opens Idaho distribution center with automation, dedicated AI team The retailer's site in Nampa will distribute inventory to 123 stores and includes a group that aims to "apply practical artificial intelligence to operational needs."...
12 Oct 2026
U.S. holiday spending expected to dip as shoppers focus on value Shoppers will be looking to take advantage of deals and promotions...
12 Oct 2026
Where are the gaps in grocers’ prepared food offerings? A quarter of surveyed shoppers said their grocer's deli-prepared foods section lacks variety, especially in health-focused products and global cuisines, FMI found....
12 Oct 2026
Why Free People prioritizes cultural co-authorship in celeb tie-ups At Advertising Week, chief marketer Jack Reynolds explained why the Urban Outfitters-owned retailer ceded control when working with musician Willow....
09 Oct 2026
Albertsons continues consolidating internal departments The grocer is bringing its retail media arm under its merchandising organization, with CMO Emily Turner overseeing the combined organization....
09 Oct 2026
Bloomingdale’s merchant jumps to Bluemercury Stacie Borteck Dattner will report to Bluemercury CEO Alexandre Choueiri, the former Kering Beauté executive who arrived in August....
09 Oct 2026
Confidence in grocery food safety falls to record low Trust in federal government’s ability to ensure food safety also drops to new low...
09 Oct 2026
H-E-B’s foot traffic growth far outpaces the rest of the industry, research finds The Texas grocer saw visits rise over six times faster year-over-year between January and August than grocers overall, according to Placer.ai....
09 Oct 2026
Nearly half of shoppers are worried about affording holiday gifts this year Concerns about the job market, as well as personal and household debt, are affecting how much consumers plan to spend this season, per an ICSC report....
09 Oct 2026
Online spend during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days neared $10B in the US The retailer's two-day event drove sales at multiple stores including Walmart as consumers hunted for bargains and discounts ahead of the holiday rush....
09 Oct 2026
Taylor Farms won’t take lettuce from Mexico during rainy season The producer has also put more safeguards in place to prevent another outbreak...
09 Oct 2026
The Friday Checkout: Why Kroger and Target store workers are dressing to impress Both retailers have reportedly introduced new dress codes for their workers as they continue looking for ways to elevate the shopping experience....
09 Oct 2026
The Weekly Closeout: E.l.f. Brands pushes into fragrance and is Athleta’s C-suite shakeup an opportunity? The beauty brand has launched its first fragrance and body care collection, while the Gap Inc....
09 Oct 2026
Village posts Q4 sales gains; profits slip Higher operating expenses pull down earnings for quarter, year...
09 Oct 2026
Virtual try on launches on ChatGPT Users can take or upload a selfie to generate images and see how clothing and accessories look on them prior to purchase....
09 Oct 2026
Walmart’s troubles with automation They come as the retailer opens fifth next-gen DC...
08 Oct 2026
10 Items or Less: Target to sport the apron The new look will hit stores on Nov....
08 Oct 2026
ADUSA parts ways with chief tech executive Keith Nicks, the grocer's chief commercial and digital officer for the past year, concluded his 36-year run at the company....
08 Oct 2026
ADUSA parts ways with top tech executive Keith Nicks, the grocer's chief commercial and digital officer for the past year, concluded his 36-year run at the company....
08 Oct 2026
AI is ‘reshaping’ Walmart and Sparky is leading the charge Advancements in AI are helping Walmart save money, which it is, in turn, reinvesting in customer experience improvements, according to U.S....
08 Oct 2026
Amazon dominates Walmart in battle of events Walmart’s competing sale did not hurt Amazon spending, either...
08 Oct 2026
Amazon retail division hit by job cuts The e-commerce giant is changing the structure of its stores business, impacting hundreds of employees....
08 Oct 2026
Arc’teryx opens concept store devoted to climbing The new Los Angeles-area location includes a climbing wall, a lounge and an outdoor patio, and was created in partnership with local climbing club partners....
08 Oct 2026
Former Shipt executive returns as CEO Raj Kapoor, the e-commerce company's former chief operating officer, is rejoining after a year-long stint as a Target senior executive....
08 Oct 2026
Grocery consumption shifts require smaller packages, NielsenIQ finds Brands and packaging converters need to evolve alongside consumers, including by taking into account generational differences in consumption, the report says....
08 Oct 2026
Higher grocery prices are raising expectations for in-store experience Survey finds shoppers notice problems in store...
08 Oct 2026
Lululemon has ‘a great deal to prove’ with new exec lineup With two new C-suite leaders announced, and a search underway for others, change is underway at Lululemon....
08 Oct 2026
Publix now has 10 Kentucky stores. Here’s how the grocer is growing in the state. Since its arrival just over two years ago, the Florida-based supermarket chain has expanded rapidly in the Bluegrass State....
08 Oct 2026
ThredUp CEO on AI costs: ‘I was both surprised and didn’t care’ James Reinhart said nothing should be done to slow employees' use of AI because the benefits will outweigh those initial costs eventually....
08 Oct 2026
U.S. senator slams Kroger, Giant Eagle deal and two others Elizabeth Warren calls for more scrutiny of mergers that could raise prices...
08 Oct 2026
Walmart debuts 1-hour express pickup, ASL service ahead of holidays The mass retailer will expand the new pickup option nationwide in the upcoming weeks and is using Sorenson for in-store American Sign Language interpretation....
08 Oct 2026
Walmart targets Denver area for drone delivery The city of Northglenn is looking to pass a proposal that would allow the flights...
08 Oct 2026
Wholesale, tariff refunds deliver for Levi’s in rough Q3 The denim maker's direct-to-consumer sales were unexpectedly weak, and profits and margins were propped up by the trade reimbursements....
07 Oct 2026
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days shoppers reaching for household essentials And overall results are higher than Walmart and Target events...
07 Oct 2026
Bed Bath & Beyond parent company calls off another deal Neighborhood Intelligence has axed plans to acquire real estate platform Fathom Holdings a month after it canceled its deal to buy F9 Brands....
07 Oct 2026
Food, beverage trends leaning international Korean and Filipino flavors are among the ones to watch...
07 Oct 2026
Good Food Holdings names new CEO Company veteran Adam Caldecott succeeds Neil Stern, who retired after helming the West Coast specialty grocery operator for six years....
07 Oct 2026
Grocery trade groups caution FTC on overly broad pricing enforcement Both FMI and the NGA called for the agency to distinguish between personalized pricing and personalized promotions....
07 Oct 2026
Kroger brings back Boar’s Head deli products Customer pressure may have caused the return...
07 Oct 2026
Lululemon’s Heidi O’Neill overhauls C-suite in first move as CEO The athletics company has tapped a product chief and a chief operating officer, and is on the hunt to fill three other C-suite roles....
07 Oct 2026
Publix will close a handful of locations Four will be in Florida with the rest happening in Georgia and South Carolina...
07 Oct 2026
Target grocery workers will look different Change in dress code follows company-wide switch...
07 Oct 2026
Walmart expands drone delivery of groceries and other goods By next year, the retailer and partner Wing plan to offer aerial delivery from more than 270 stores across the country....
06 Oct 2026
Group of Walmart closings surfaces in September They've been shuttered for awhile; Dollar Tree opens 16 locations...
06 Oct 2026
Neighborhood Intelligence CFO resigns Brian LaRose became CFO of the organization, formerly known as Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., when the company acquired The Container Store earlier this year....
06 Oct 2026
Target reprises another partnership in merchandise overhaul The retailer is bringing back “Simply Shabby Chic” home goods, a few months after announcing the return of fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi....
06 Oct 2026
Target’s turnaround has seen early success. Now comes the holidays. The mass retailer's performance in recent quarters pleased analysts....
06 Oct 2026
Top grocery trade shows in 2027 From broadly focused retail industry shows to category-specific events, here's a look at the key grocery events happening in 2027.​...
06 Oct 2026
Walmart defends pricing practices, again The retailer says it won't renew a key patent that could leverage scan-and-go tech to personalize prices....
06 Oct 2026
What the Super El Niño means for retail The phenomenon, which shakes up normal weather patterns, will be the most intense on record, with varying impacts on consumers and brands....
05 Oct 2026
FDA finally has an answer for cyclospora outbreak But the agency still does not know how lettuce became contaminated...
05 Oct 2026
Gap unveils AI-assisted shopping, three decades after its first website Starting Monday, customers can get recommendations from the Alta Daily and Daydream platforms....
05 Oct 2026
Grocers praise key FTC pricing settlement Wine and spirits distributor agrees to end discriminatory pricing against small retailers...
05 Oct 2026
Halloween spending creeps up this year While budgets for the holiday increase, one in five shoppers plan to use buy now, pay later or other financing services, according to Deloitte....
05 Oct 2026
Has Publix lost its magic? The highly regarded regional supermarket chain typically outperforms its conventional peers....
05 Oct 2026
How GLP-1 users are forcing retailers to rethink everything Wide adoption of the medication has changed consumer behavior — from how shoppers think about sizing, to how they shop online....
05 Oct 2026
How grocers and CPG brands can tackle poor in-store execution Manufacturers and retailers should tap a trusted expert to relay key information to help brands gain better insight into their on-shelf performance, writes Gary Schneider of Bay Fo...
05 Oct 2026
New York City names branding firms for municipal grocery store project The city has selected four companies to help create a cohesive brand identity for the five planned stores....
05 Oct 2026
The warehouse costs hiding in plain sight Most warehouse costs don't show up on any report....
05 Oct 2026
Walmart to build Ohio fulfillment center for oversized goods The $300 million investment near Cincinnati will specialize in handling larger, non-sortable items, including televisions and furniture....
02 Oct 2026
8 top grocery executive changes in September named a new chief executive, Albertsons appointed a regional operating president and Kroger resurrected the chief store operations officer role....
02 Oct 2026
Lidl US capitalizes on $60 loaf of bread The company hurries together an ad campaign to counter bakery hoopla...
02 Oct 2026
The Friday Checkout: Has Costco become grocery’s biggest threat? It's no secret that the club retailer is a competitor....
02 Oct 2026
The Weekly Closeout: Revolve debuts magazine and Cato closes 120 stores The fashion retailer wants to connect more deeply with shoppers through a print publication....
02 Oct 2026
Walmart activates shelf lights for shopper navigation Digital labels blink to help customers locate products via mobile app...
01 Oct 2026
Albertsons expands its board of directors again The supermarket chain made three new appointments, including former Food Lion President Meg Ham, moving its board from 11 to 14 members....
01 Oct 2026
Consumer AI use a boon for the holidays as AI traffic doubles Consumers using AI engage with brands' offers at a higher rate than non-AI traffic and generate more revenue per visit, a survey from Adobe found....
01 Oct 2026
Grocery retailers report confidence and challenges in fresh departments All respondents of study believe their department could use improvement...
01 Oct 2026
How Ahold Delhaize is tapping AI to improve retail media Bobby Watts, the grocer's top retail media executive, discussed how it's incorporating the fast-evolving technology to help build campaigns and improve workflows....
01 Oct 2026
KnitWell Group names chief digital and customer data officer Angelica Munson was appointed to the newly created role for the Ann Taylor and Chico's parent company....
01 Oct 2026
Kroger takes key step forward in tying retail media creative with digital sales The grocer, in partnership with Vidmob and MMA Global, was able to forecast e-commerce conversion of ad creative with 81% accuracy....
01 Oct 2026
Meta debuts AI agent for small businesses After introducing Muse for personal users, the tech giant is offering its AI agent to small businesses seeking help with everyday tasks....
01 Oct 2026
New David’s Bridal CFO focuses on finance fundamentals Nike alum Kathy Cherian wants to ensure the bridal company's finance function is included early in decision-making processes, she said....
01 Oct 2026
Skechers CFO jumps to Levi’s John Vandemore was at the shoe brand for nearly a decade after stints at Mattel and Disney, and replaces longtime Chief Financial Officer Harmit Singh....