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    Deep Dive

    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 • July 29, 2025
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    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 • July 28, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Grocery Dive

    Top stories from Grocery Dive first half of 2025.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    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 • July 23, 2025
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    US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico

    The action came after the Commerce Department ended a six-year agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.

    By Antone Gonsalves • July 22, 2025
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    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 • July 17, 2025
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    FMI takes aim at Food Traceability Rule amid Trump’s deregulation push

    The trade group is urging for changes to the rule, which it calls “one of the most burdensome regulations” facing the industry.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    Our Farms launches curated online market featuring farm-raised foods

    Our Farms: A new online grocery market powered by America’s Farmers.

    July 15, 2025
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    Trump administration sues California over egg prices

    Animal welfare laws in the state have caused egg prices across the U.S. to rise and are unconstitutional, the Justice Department claimed in a lawsuit.

    By • July 14, 2025
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    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 • July 10, 2025
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    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 • July 7, 2025
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    How Sam’s Club sees fresh food, digital tools fueling its ambitious growth plans

    Walmart-owned club retailer is enhancing the shopping experience with sushi, automated receipt checks and a new app platform, its CFO said at a conference.

    By • June 24, 2025
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    How one grocer is succeeding with in-store restaurants

    While many retailers have struggled to make money with on-site eateries, Town & Country Market’s integrated approach is lifting sales throughout the store.

    By • June 23, 2025
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    From ocean to aisle: How Alaska sets the bar with sustainable seafood

    Consumers seek to increase seafood consumption, and they prefer wild-caught products from Alaska.

    June 23, 2025
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    In an $8 egg carton world, does your packaging still deliver?

    See why when every dollar—and egg—counts, better protection matters more than ever.

    June 23, 2025
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    Walmart is leveling up in foodservice. How can grocers compete?

    As the retailer adds hot bars, grab-and-go items and in-store QSRs, supermarkets can tap their workers and deep knowledge of their customer base as valuable differentiators, sources said.  

    By • June 11, 2025
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    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 • June 9, 2025
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    American Egg Board partners with grocers to keep eggs on the shelf

    Grocers are facing a daunting task keeping shelves full as they grapple with everything from shortages to prices that can make shoppers do a double-take.

    June 9, 2025
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    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 • June 4, 2025
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    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
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    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 • May 14, 2025
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    How Lidl US is revamping its meat department

    The discount grocery chain has unveiled its first fresh meat private label and plans to launch a processed meat brand later in 2025, Vice President of Fresh Buying Tod Seiling said.

    By • May 13, 2025
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    Opinion

    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
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    Pardon the Disruption: What grocers can learn from The Fresh Market’s strategic turnaround

    The specialty grocer has done something that many grocers talk about, but that very few actually do: figure out how to differentiate.

    By • May 6, 2025
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    Consumer tolerance rises for high egg prices

    The amount shoppers say they’re willing to pay has gone up, but still falls short of the actual price of eggs, Numerator found.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Sprouts, Natural Grocers post healthy foot traffic growth

    Both food retailers saw visits to their stores rise more quickly than the grocery industry as a whole during the first quarter, Placer.ai reported.

    By • April 30, 2025