Albertsons rolls out AI Shopping Assistant
The AI-powered planning and shopping assistant can reduce shopping time down to as little as four minutes.
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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.”
H-E-B partners with chefs and nonprofits to promote seafood sustainability
H-E-B said it will continue to evolve its seafood policies in partnership with organizations like Fishwise to uphold industry-leading sustainability standards.
Natural Grocers honored with 2025 Sustainability in the Food Industry Award from The Shelby Report
The recognition honors leaders driving environmental and social progress across the food supply chain
Target Q3 results reflect ongoing consumer caution
“Mission 1 through 10 is to get back to growth for us,” said incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke.
Kroger to expand e-commerce offerings
Expects to improve e-commerce profitability by approximately $400 million in 2026
ALDI to roll out 'A Very ALDI Holiday Pop-Up'
One-day event will spotlight a curated assortment of 400+ holiday food and drink offerings, all available in stores this season at prices worth celebrating
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace comes to Bohemia, N.Y.
Known for making fresh mozzarella and selling a variety of brand-name spices and seasonings, this high-end Italian specialty grocer offers a very unique shopping experience
SPAR Group names William Linnane permanent CEO
Linnane said he is honored to lead the team as SPAR advances its strategy to build a leaner and more profitable organization.