Wegmans customers donate nearly $3.1 million to hunger relief in fall 2025
Companywide, Wegmans customers donated $570,000 more than during the same campaign in 2024
Grocery
dunnhumby: Costco repeats as Canada’s Top Grocery Retailer for 2025
Over the last year, the top nine Canadian grocers grew two times more than grocers in the bottom ranking tercile
Waitrose partners with SOLUM to introduce electronic shelf labels in the U.K.
The 2026 rollout will reduce the time spent on manual ticket updates, freeing up Partners to spend more time providing customers with the service Waitrose is renowned for
Fresh St. Market will open its doors in Kitsilano December 12
New location set to ignite Kitsilano's food offerings with its largest hot bar, fresh sushi, and burrito bar.
The Giant Company aims to open new Glen Mills store
Construction is scheduled to begin next year, subject to obtaining the necessary permits and approvals
SpartanNash celebrates expansion of Supermercado Nuestra Familia banner
The grand opening event featured a live performance from a local mariachi band and dance group, kid-friendly activities, sampling and swag giveaways
Lidl US launches holiday meal deal and ‘Eau de Croissant’ scent
The highlight of Lidl’s holiday lineup is its new budget-friendly meal deal, available from December 10 to December 24.
Albertsons rolls out AI Shopping Assistant
The AI-powered planning and shopping assistant can reduce shopping time down to as little as four minutes.
SNAP households outspend non-SNAP by 23% on CPG food and beverages, Circana reports
Despite recent economic shifts and changes in benefit payments, SNAP households remain a powerhouse consumer group for the CPG industry.
FreshDirect report looks at what consumers will be buying and eating in 2026
Leading online grocer unveils the top food trend predictions for the year ahead, with a focus on international flavors and US-grown products
The GIANT Company gives to local hunger relief efforts on Giving Tuesday
Includes $60,000 to local Salvation Army Corps and 3,000 hams to food banks and pantries
Aldi opens 16 stores in one day
Move continues the discounter’s work towards its goal of operating 3,200 locations by 2028
New Stop & Shop survey settles great Thanksgiving debate: People prefer canned cranberry sauce over homemade
In a nearly 2-to-1- margin, a survey from Stop & Shop reveals consumers strongly prefer canned cranberry sauce, and that it’s a must-have on the Thanksgiving table
ShopRite rolls out Check-Out Hunger campaign to support local food banks
The efforts build on the $1.25 million in food and funds that ShopRite Partners In Caring, ShopRite’s signature hunger-fighting initiative
Grocery TV expands to more ShopRite stores across New York and New Jersey
In-store retail media platform adds 31 ShopRite locations, expanding its reach to more than 6,500 stores nationwide
The GIANT Company opens new, larger Allentown store with expanded fresh offerings and an on-site fuel station
“Our new store in Salisbury Township is bigger and offers a wider product assortment that enhances the overall shopping experience for our customers, while continuing to showcase what we’re known for — delivering value, freshness, and kindness.”