Wakefern restructures its sales and marketing operations
Meleta said the the process is underway, with changes taking effect on May 16
Bill Schiffner
Proposed bill could put New York wines on grocery store shelves
The bill targets full-service, 4,000+ sq ft grocery stores already licensed to sell beer, excluding small convenience stores
Frans Muller to retire from Ahold Delhaize in 2027
The board has nominated Thierry Garnier for appointment as a member of the Ahold Delhaize Management Board and to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Pathmark Daily opens in East Meadow, New York
The store, converted from a former Foodtown, is designed to reestablish the brand’s footprint in the Northeast
Bi-Rite Market plans new store in San Francisco's Richmond District
Bi-Rite plans to thoughtfully bring the space back to life, honoring its legacy while reimagining it to serve the unique Richmond neighborhood
Pathmark making a comeback on Long Island
The new, small-format stores are being developed by Allegiance Retail Services. These are smaller stores compared to the traditional large format Pathmarks of the past.
New Whole Foods Market in Jacksonville to open May 21
Retailer’s newest location to feature more than 800 products from over 115 Florida-based suppliers
Walmart is the clear choice in the U.S. supermarket sector according to Conjointly data
Walmart stands alone at the top in awareness (86%), consideration (69%), recent purchase (70%), and preferred brand status (31%)
Whole Foods Market in Los Gatos, Calif., now open
The new store is almost double the size of the previous location, with expanded departments, a coffee and juice bar, more seating areas and a larger, dedicated parking lot for customers
Aldi testing new store format in Florida
Developed with Landini Associates, the model will undergo further testing and rollouts across the U.S.
2026 Supermarket Trends: From AI operations to personalized wellness
Grocery stores are evolving into high-efficiency distribution hubs
Trader Joe's announces store openings
Thus far in 2026, Trader Joe’s has opened two stores and revealed plans for 17 locations that are still in development across the U.S.
fairlife unveils new packaging
The Core Power Protein Shakes are debuting a bolder look with larger branding and the Ultra‑Filtered Milk will follow with updated packaging designed to highlight everyday uses
Kroger to fund $112M on store projects in Ohio
The Columbus Division runs 114 stores across Ohio, Michigan and West Virginia
Sprouts Farmers Market coming to Somerset Shopping Center in N.J.
New 28,750-square-foot lease marks a major milestone for the Bridgewater property, bringing a sought-after grocery anchor to the center
JJ Fleeman to succeed Todd Vasos as Dollar General CEO
The board intends to appoint Fleeman to serve as a director upon the effective date of the transition.