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Grocery trade groups praise EPA deregulation of refrigeration compliance
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (550+ words) The agency extended compliance deadlines for the use of hydrofluorocarbons, drawing approval from FMI and the National Grocers Association. FMI and the NGA praised the Trump administration's deregulation, saying that grocers would have grappled with steep compliance costs under the…...
The Friday Checkout: Kroger's CEO wants to close the gap with low-price retailers
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (836+ words) Greg Foran told Bloomberg the supermarket chain is preparing to roll out sweeping price cuts. The Friday Checkout is a weekly column providing more insight on the news, rounding up the announcements you may have missed and sharing what's to…...
H-E-B to spend $700 M on supply chain expansion
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (312+ words) The Texas grocer identified a site it owns in San Antonio as a possible home for new and expanded facilities that could begin operations by 2028. H-E-B noted that while it has not yet finalized plans for the new project, it…...
Ahold Delhaize USA's head of private label talks strategy
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (1036+ words) Abby Cook, the grocer's newly appointed SVP of Own Brands, shares why the store brands continue to outpace the rest of its assortment in sales and volume. Ahold Delhaize has been carrying out its Growing Together strategy since 2024, and private…...
Walmart ramps up price cuts
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (481+ words) The retailer's price reductions now reach 7, 200 products " but high fuel prices could eventually put pressure on those investments. Walmart recorded the strongest transaction growth stateside that it's seen in the last six quarters and also saw strong growth in e-commerce…...
Number Sense: Grocers" reliance on pharmacy sales has become a big headache
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (669+ words) Supermarket chains have for years looked to pharmacy revenue to drive top-line growth. The Inflation Reduction Act is upending that strategy. Pharmacies have long been a staple in American supermarkets, and for good reason: They bring shoppers into stores and…...
Target adds 3 K food and beverage items in Q1
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (388+ words) The retailer is working to turn its grocery department "into a reason [shoppers] choose to come to Target," its merchandising chief told investors. Target's goal is to continue "evolving food from a category [customers] shop while they're at Target into…...
Another Kroger executive departs
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (204+ words) Eighteen-year veteran Jamie Lancaster just left the grocer, marking at least the second senior-level leader to exit since Greg Foran became CEO. Lancaster led the establishment of the Kroger Capability Center during his year as the company's global vice president…...
Shoppers" relationship with frozen foods is getting warmer
3+ mon, 10+ hour ago (36+ words) Frozen food sales in the U. S. were up more than 45% during the 52-week period that ended in September 2025 compared with calendar year 2019, according to the American Frozen Food Institute and FMI....
How Instacart is tackling healthy eating hurdles for consumers and retailers
6+ day, 11+ hour ago (763+ words) A new tie-up with Teladoc builds on the grocery technology company's recent string of partnerships to position itself as a healthcare enablement company. As consumers look to overcome roadblocks to their healthy eating goals, Instacart sees a prime opportunity to…...