Kroger, Albertsons reach tentative pact with Southern California labor groups

Workers represented by six UFCW locals will receive higher pay, larger pension contributions and other benefits if the deal is approved.

By Sam Silverstein • July 8, 2025

5 ways Instacart is tapping into its army of on-demand workers

Recent changes include using videos taken by Instacart couriers to track on-shelf inventory as well as adding new perks to its shopper rewards program.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 8, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

Pardon the Disruption: Kroger and Albertsons are tightening their belts

Both retailers are back in cost-cutting mode after their megamerger failed. Here’s what to watch in the months ahead.

By Jeff Wells • July 8, 2025

The retail inventory method vs. cost accounting in the tariff era

Wild swings in margin estimates under RIM calculations led Walmart executives to pull their profit guidance in May.

By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2025

Kroger is striving for e-commerce profitability. What will it take to get there?

The grocer believes its drive to streamline its online operations is poised to pay off as it strives to cut expenses across its overall business.

By Sam Silverstein • July 2, 2025

Giant Eagle completes $1.6B GetGo sale to Couche-Tard

Selling its convenience store arm is an opportunity for the supermarket chain to focus more on growing its grocery and pharmacy businesses.

By Brett Dworski • July 1, 2025

UNFI, Haug’s Cub Foods workers ratify union contract

The new contract comes after nearly 3,000 grocery workers represented by UFCW Local 663 threatened to strike.

By Peyton Bigora • July 1, 2025

Walmart opens first owned-and-operated case-ready beef facility

It marks significant progress in the retailer’s goal to establish an Angus beef supply chain. 

By Peyton Bigora • June 30, 2025

Ahold Delhaize USA says cyberattack exposed personal data of 2M people

The intruders who gained access to the grocer’s online systems in November had access to information including birthdays, Social Security numbers and bank account details.

By Sam Silverstein • June 30, 2025

Grocery Outlet refreshes its board as it looks to boost profitability

The company’s newly appointed directors include Lawrence “Chip” Molloy, former CFO of Sprouts Farmers Market.

By Sam Silverstein • June 30, 2025

6 grocery players’ major executive changes in June

Onboards and promotions defined this month, along with broader corporate shuffles.

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 30, 2025

UNFI says cyberattack ‘contained’

The grocery distributor is now delivering products to retailers “at more normalized levels” following an online intrusion that forced it to shut down its electronic ordering systems.

By Sam Silverstein • June 27, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Distributor disruption signals an evolving industry

C&S’s deal for SpartanNash and UNFI's cybersecurity incident underscore grocers’ reliance on wholesalers whose own businesses are rapidly transforming.

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 27, 2025

How The Fresh Market and Lidl are striving to stay relevant with shoppers

The grocers are both exploring ways to balance technology, service and surprise as they look to stand out, executives said during an online panel session.

By Sam Silverstein • June 26, 2025

Weis opens first new store in 3 years

While the grocer announced plans over a year ago to reignite store openings, labor and supply chain disruptions persist.

By Peyton Bigora • June 26, 2025

Ahold Delhaize USA taps Food Lion executive as CFO

Jason Wilson, formerly senior vice president of finance for the grocery chain, will focus on expanding Ahold Delhaize USA’s omnichannel operations in addition to overseeing its financial activities.

By Sam Silverstein • June 25, 2025

Mapping C&S and SpartanNash’s combined footprint

The grocery distributors each have a strong presence in different regions, providing them with a more comprehensive national footprint if they're able to combine.

By Peyton Bigora • June 25, 2025

Number Sense: C&S’s planned acquisition of SpartanNash could mean smooth scaling for the distributors

The companies’ distribution and retail operations have relatively little overlap, suggesting they should have an easy path to regulatory approval.

By Sam Silverstein • June 24, 2025

Walmart CFO talks private brand, delivery growth

“Bettergoods has been a big success story for us,” John David Rainey said at a recent conference.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 23, 2025

Kroger looks to cut costs as it chases growth

The company plans to close 60 underperforming stores by the end of 2026 as it refocuses on its core business and high-return opportunities.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • June 20, 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

The Friday Checkout: Senate Republicans propose their own SNAP changes

The modifications are "more measured and practical" compared with the House's bill,  the NGA said in a statement.

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 20, 2025

Grocery Outlet’s CMO wants to challenge people’s perception of the discounter

The grocer wants customers to know that its value goes beyond just offering bargains, with private label and a unique assortment as key levers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 18, 2025

Bernie Sanders urges UNFI to negotiate a ‘fair contract’ with Cub Foods workers

The Vermont senator wrote letters to UNFI as well as two grocery operators regarding ongoing contract negotiations with Minneapolis grocery workers.

By Peyton Bigora • June 17, 2025

How the cyberattack against UNFI affected 4 independent grocers

The distributor said it is still relying on manual processes to fulfill orders as it works to bring its systems back online after an intrusion earlier this month.

By Sam Silverstein • June 16, 2025