Wakefern’s SRS Unit To Acquire Three Existing ShopRite Stores
Two of the stores are owned by members who are retiring from the business.
Algorithmic Pricing Offers Risk and Reward for Grocery Retail
Retailers are leaning harder on algorithmic pricing to sharpen prices but the gains come with new risks to trust, competition, and control...
Kroger Reports E-commerce Uptick Amidst Impairments
Kroger's earnings are in, and the results are mixed. Here's what you need to know...
Amazon Evaluates USPS as Shipping Partner
The partnership between Amazon and the financially troubled USPS appears to be fraying after Amazon announced it's exploring alternatives.
Maryland Tries Again For Beer and Wine in Grocery
For decades, retailers have wanted to sell beer and wine in Maryland's grocery stores. The next legislative session could make a difference...
How Search, AI, and Two Titans Are Rewriting the Rules of Retail
December is a natural moment to step back and look at the year ahead. In grocery and retail, the biggest shift is the accelerating impact of AI and LLMs...
So Long, and Thanks for the Memories!
With the U.S. operating once again, and lots of legislative business still pending, the timing is ripe to connect with legislators...
12 Powerful Forces Slammed Grocery Retail In 2025 – Get Ready For What’s Next
2025 was a wild year for grocery retail, thanks to these forces. 2026 could be even bigger...
Kroger Finally Comes Clean About Ocado Failure
In July 2023, shortly after Kroger opened it is newest Ocado customer fulfillment center (CFC) in Frederick, MD, I stopped by to pay a visit. I didn’t enter the 350,000…
Shrinking Independent Base, Challenging Economy Remain Headwinds
Wakefern, C&S, UNFI, Bozzuto’s Remain Region’s Top Wholesalers
Key Developments: Amazon Hopes Micro-Fulfillment Can Fix Its Grocery Problem
Micro-fulfillment could boost Amazon's grocery game... or tarnish Whole Foods' halo
San Francisco Sues Major Food Companies Over Ultra-Processed Foods and Public Health Risks
San Francisco files a landmark lawsuit accusing major CPG companies of harming public health with ultra-processed foods linked to chronic disease.
