Smithfield Foods to buy iconic hot dog brand Nathan’s Famous
Under the deal, Smithfield will acquire all outstanding shares of Nathan’s Famous for $102.00 per share in cash, valuing the company at approximately $450 million
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Walmart's new initiative brings clinical research closer to home
This spring, WHRI, in partnership with Care Access, an independent clinical research organization, will open research sites in three former Walmart Health centers and one rural Walmart store
Aldi is the Grocer of the Year
The retailer is reinforcing its role as a leading player in the evolving grocery landscape
Sprouts Farmers Market named Specialty Grocer of the Year
The retailer is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic foods
Kroger breaks ground on massive Crawfordsville store project
The contractors and Kroger engineers plan to open the new Marketplace in about one year
Five forces recasting grocery and mass retail
The retail media narrative shifts from on-site ads to in-journey influence — with the store as the anchor asset
2026 Forecast: Grocers are resilient amid disruption
Chains boost store brands, while health care priorities reshape core categories
Kathryn McLay to leave Walmart
McLay will remain in her role until January 31 and will continue at the company through the first quarter to help ensure a smooth transition
Affordable Family Dining: Wegmans Hot Zone meals from $2 per serving
Hot Zone Meals start with Hot Zone proteins and can be rounded out with ingredients from both inside and outside the Hot Zone
NAD recommends Lidl modify or discontinue certain price comparison claims
The ruling stems from Lidl's 'exact same basket' advertising claims
Conagra Brands releases 2026 Future of Frozen Food Report
Data-driven report reveals how consumer behaviors, generational preferences, and innovations are reshaping the $93.5 billion U.S. frozen food market.
ALDI U.S. to open 180 new stores in 2026
As demand surges during its 50th year in the U.S., ALDI is accelerating growth into new markets while modernizing the shopping experience through a redesigned website
Jim Perkins named president and CEO of The Save Mart Companies
Perkins takes over the chief executive role from Shane Sampson, who is retiring after leading the company since 2022
H-E-B, Market Basket lead dunnhumby’s 9th annual U.S. Grocery Index
U.S. consumers more focused on grocery savings as essential costs rise.
Middle Country Library Foundation gets $325K from Sprouts for nutrition, gardening programs
In celebration of Sprouts Farmers Market’s store opening in Centereach, the three-year partnership will bring hands-on health and wellness programs to 62,000 residents
METRO unveils 2025 Corporate Responsibility report
METRO maintains its commitment to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions in order to contribute to the fight against climate change.