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Discounters Continue to Erode Market Share from Most Traditional Supermarkets

Discounters loom large in the 2026 Food Trade News Market Study...

👉 Discounters continue gaining market share as consumers prioritize affordability.

👉 Traditional supermarkets face mounting pressure from high development costs and reduced SNAP spending.

👉 Walmart, Aldi, Lidl, Costco, and BJ’s continue to lead the region in growth and expansion.

👉 ShopRite/Wakefern remains the strongest traditional supermarket operator in the Mid-Atlantic.

Honoring the Past, Sizing Up the Future

While we're honoring the past, we're looking straight ahead...

Some Beginnings, Some Endings, and Plenty to Celebrate

There's plenty to celebrate as we look ahead - and back...

McCaffrey’s Roster Growing with PQM Acquisition

McCaffrey's Markets' growth plans kick into gear, plus much more...

👉 McCaffrey’s Market is continuing its regional expansion

👉 Leadership changes continue across Ahold Delhaize USA

👉 Debate over electronic shelf labels intensifies

👉 New York City moves ahead with plans for publicly backed supermarkets

Philadelphia-Area Grocery Is Heating Up for Summer

Monday, May 4 was another perfect day for the unofficial opening of…

Summer Momentum Builds Across Northeast Grocery

Northeast grocery is heading into a busy, eventful summer season...

Growth, Rivalry, and the Next Phase for C-Stores

Rival regional C-stores are both bringing their expansion "A" game...

Get Ready For One of Worst Run, Most Unprofitable Supermarkets In History

The plan for NYC-owned supermarkets could fail in a big way...

Execution challenges loom large

Costs likely to balloon

No proven grocery operating model

Unfair competition for existing retailers

This Spring Is a Season of Change Across the Grocery Trade

The grocery trade moves deeper into a very eventful spring

False Digital Shelf Label Narrative Threatens Efficiency And Industry Innovation

Digital shelf label misinformation and misunderstanding is a big industry problem...

Innovation, Promotions and Industry Milestones This March

Spring is shaping up to be busy for the local grocery industry...