The Biggest Trends Shaping Grocery in 2026
Our team has picked these as some of the biggest forces in…
Food Retailers Continue Be Government Whipping Boys
Plus Amazon News, Ahold Delhaize annual shareholders meeting and more.
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Lina Khan and the Federal Trade Commission drew fresh criticism after Connecticut officials launched a grocery price probe.
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Amazon touted strong results and grocery ambitions under CEO Andy Jassy, even as its physical store strategy continues to evolve and national online grocery sales remain flat.
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Regionally, Wegmans expanded with new Mid-Atlantic and North Carolina plans, Ahold Delhaize reported steady performance and joined global retailers in launching the W23 venture fund.
While Kroger, Albertsons Ready For Court Date, Negotiating With FTC Continues
Among recent developments in the industry covered are the demise of Amazon's…
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Kroger and Albertsons will face the Federal Trade Commission in District Court on August 26 in Portland, OR.
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The companies are defending divestiture plans that could shift up to 650 stores to C&S Wholesale Grocers.
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Elsewhere, Walgreens and Rite Aid struggle financially, online grocery sales decline amid private label gains, and major firms from Unilever to Visa and Mastercard navigate restructuring and legal settlements