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

Lawmaker queries retailers in probe of link between tariffs and grocery prices

Sen. Maggie Hassan has asked Kroger, Walmart, Costco and others for information about how newly increased levies on imported steel and aluminum could affect their operations.

By Sam Silverstein • June 20, 2025

Harris Teeter announces store renovations in South Carolina

The Kroger-owned grocer has already remodeled four stores in the Charleston area and plans to revamp eight more.

By Peyton Bigora • June 18, 2025

Trump tariffs could hike canned food prices up to 15%, trade group says

The Consumer Brands Association also warned that 20,000 U.S. food manufacturing jobs could be in danger if more costly products cause a drop in sales.

By Christopher Doering • June 12, 2025

Private label beer is having a moment. Should grocers order a round?

Retailers like Costco, Stewart’s Shops and Walmart are investing in exclusive beer brands as capacity has opened up at brewers across the U.S.

By Jeff Wells • June 10, 2025

Tariff impact on grocery prices muted so far, Circana reports

Price increases this year have mostly stemmed from tight supplies of eggs, meat, coffee and cocoa, the market research company found.

By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2025

Amazon Fresh turns up the volume on low prices

Visits to locations on both coasts show the supermarket chain is trying to set itself apart with eye-catchingly low prices — and abundant signage to make sure shoppers notice.

By Sam Silverstein • June 4, 2025

Grocers sit in the middle of a snacking shift

As thrifty consumers change their habits, grocers are gaining snack sales from convenience stores and drug stores but losing sales to club competitors, a NielsenIQ report found.

By Jeff Wells • June 2, 2025

US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025

Mondelēz sues Aldi over private label packaging that ‘blatantly copies’ Oreo and Chips Ahoy!

The snack giant alleges packaging on seven products could “deceive and confuse consumers” and “irreparably harm” its image.

By Christopher Doering • May 29, 2025

Target expands private label offerings through chef partnership

The retailer is rolling out its second co-branded Good & Gather line, which will feature barbecue items developed with chef Rodney Scott.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 28, 2025

Grocers kickstart summer with value

Food retailers are taking advantage of Memorial Day weekend to showcase discounts and highlight their private brands.

By Peyton Bigora • May 22, 2025

How at risk are grocery staples to tariffs?

A newly launched index from Numerator aims to assist brands and retailers with tracking how at-risk essential product categories are to ever-changing tariff scenarios.

By Peyton Bigora • May 19, 2025

Albertsons beefs up its private label offerings

Chef’s Counter, a new line of ready-to-cook marinated meats, features “adventurous flavors and globally inspired ingredients,” the supermarket chain said.

By Sam Silverstein • May 15, 2025

Grocery inflation loses steam in April

Food-at-home prices came in last month at a 2% annual rate, down from 2.4% in March, the government reported.

By Sam Silverstein • May 14, 2025

3 ways grocers can boost customer loyalty through in-store experiences

Incorporating enhanced product assortment and smart use of technology are key strategies that distributors and grocery retailers can leverage to retain shoppers, writes Nicole Hudson of KeHE Distributors.

By Nicole Hudson • May 8, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Kroger turns to TikTok for private label inspiration

The grocer is debuting a limited-edition collection of foods inspired by a growing trend on the social media platform.

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 2, 2025

How grocery continues to drive Walmart’s bottom line

The category brought in $276 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025, up nearly 12% from the same period two years ago, the retailer said in its annual report.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated May 1, 2025

Whole Foods unveils opening dates for 2 more NYC Daily Shops

The previously announced locations will debut in mid-May and early June, bringing the specialty grocer’s small-format fleet to three.

By Peyton Bigora • April 24, 2025

Schnucks tests local products from inaugural incubator

The grocer is introducing 10 brands from the first cohort of its accelerator program for local, diverse-owned businesses.

By Peyton Bigora • April 23, 2025

The scoop on 2025 ice cream trends from Mars

Key insights for grocers navigating the start of ice cream season. 

April 21, 2025