2026 Forecast: Grocers are resilient amid disruption
Chains boost store brands, while health care priorities reshape core categories
Grocery
Food Lion expands footprint to Greater Pontiac, S.C.
New location highlights commitment to making grocery shopping easy, fresh and affordable for neighbors
Save A Lot donates over 100,000 bags of food to charities across the country
Discount grocery chain’s annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday program generates more than $540,000 worth of food and financial contributions to local communities in need nationwide
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
Ahold Delhaize USA earns Top Employer Certification again
“Our values shape how we work together every day,” said Cathy Edwards, vice president of human resources for Ahold Delhaize USA.
Natural Grocers expands house brand with five new varieties of organic frozen fruit & smoothie blends
Certified organic and non-GMO, the natural and organic retailer gives customers "summertime anytime" in the freezer aisle
Food Lion reports continued growth with new stores across the Carolinas
Omnichannel grocery retailer deepens presence across footprint, providing neighbors with fresh, affordable groceries
Digital Wave Technology to showcase AI capabilities at FMI Conference
Digital Wave will demonstrate how grocers and consumer brands are addressing challenges in this sector
Kroger launches quick, convenient delivery on Uber Apps nationwide
Nearly 2,700 locations from Kroger's Family of Companies are now available on Uber Eats, Uber, and Postmates for customers nationwide
ButcherBox launches in Target
Leading direct-to-consumer meat and seafood brand launches product in more than 1,400 Target stores nationwide
Culebra & 211 H-E-B opens in San Antonio
Covering 120,000 square feet, the store offers a shopping destination with unmatched freshness, quality, and H-E-B’s low prices.
Amazon takes aim at Walmart with supersized Chicago big-box store
Amazon plans a nearly 229,000-square-foot superstore in suburban Chicago, surpassing typical Walmart Supercenters and signaling a new phase in its retail strategy.
Kroger announces key leadership changes
“We are excited to promote several talented senior executives to key roles that will position Kroger for future success,” said Ron Sargent, Kroger’s Chairman and CEO.
Food Lion Feeds donates 805,000 meals during collegiate football season
Food Lion Feeds provided the equivalent of 1,000 meals for every quarterback sack recorded by the 34 participating teams, up to 30,000 meals per school
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.