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%)
Bill Schiffner
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.
JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA, to step down at the end of June
He has spent his entire 36-year career in grocery retail at the company
New Trader Joe's coming to Yonkers
The retailer has not shared an opening date or confirmed an exact location
Price overtakes taste and brand loyalty as top driver of grocery purchases, says Zappi study
Survey from consumer insights platform Zappi finds 70% of consumers prioritize price when choosing food and beverages, while only 10% purchase brand-name items exclusively
Vallarta Supermarkets expands Inland Empire reach with new Rancho Cucamonga store
This opening marks Vallarta Supermarkets' sixth location in the Inland Empire
Ahold Delhaize USA names Abby Cook SVP of Own Brands
This appointment reflects the evolution of Ahold Delhaize USA’s own brands strategy and the formal establishment of the Own Brands function
Aldi begins $35 million renovation of Florida distribution center to support continued growth
The Baldwin project is one of three new regional distribution centers Aldi plans to develop in the coming years, alongside new facilities in Arizona and Colorado, as the company expands its national footprint
Costco, Sesame, and IVI RMA partner to cut costs of fertility drugs
New progam aims to slash fertility drug prices by up to 80%.