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The 2026 SN Power List
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (137+ words) A look at the impact players in the grocery industry over the past year The Supermarket News Power List includes those in the grocery industry who have made significant contributions over the past year. Nine individuals have been recognized for…...
Is Target taking a specialized approach to grocery?
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (420+ words) That means the retailer will be more like a Trader Joe's rather than a Walmart or Kroger Target unveiled a new strategy last month aimed at improving shopper visits and boosting sales, with grocery expected to play a key role....
States seek $10. 35 M from Kroger, Albertsons for merger costs
5+ day, 18+ hour ago (292+ words) Federal lawsuit cites legal fees and litigation costs for antitrust investigations A coalition of eight states and the District of Columbia have filed a federal lawsuit against Kroger and Albertsons seeking compensation for the costs they incurred investigating the companies…...
A compulsion for quality seafood
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (565+ words) Freshness and taste are key purchasing triggers Quality is king in the seafood merchandising hierarchy. With seafood shoppers listing quality as the major factor in their purchasing decisions, it is imperative that merchandisers focus on providing products with the accompanying…...
A versatile plan for greater produce use
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (298+ words) Retailers can increase interest by touting fruit and vegetables" role in more eating occasions Produce can use an image makeover." While category volume and dollar sales grew about 2% over the last year, according to Circana, a Chicago-based market research firm,…...
Gopuff introduces new private label line
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (149+ words) Baked goods and snacks are aimed at satisfying customer cravings "Customer demand for bakery-quality and sweet treats has spiked over the past year," said Brett Fene, Gopuff's Director of Private Label Merchandising." The Crave Shoppe lineup includes: Cotton candy with…...
Dollar General announces leadership changes
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (227+ words) The changes span supply chain, merchandising, real estate and finance divisions Dollar General announced five leadership changes on Tuesday spanning its supply chain, merchandising, real estate and finance divisions. Kyle Gorman was promoted to vice president of distribution. He will…...
CVS plans 20 pharmacy-only stores in shift toward expansion
1+ week, 2+ day ago (417+ words) Another 40-plus traditional drugstores and Target locations on tap for 2026 after years of closures CVS Health Corp. said it plans to open "nearly 20" pharmacy-only locations in 2026 after the second such outlet opened this week in Chicago. The openings are among…...
Aldi relaunches website with Instacart
1+ week, 3+ day ago (329+ words) Low-price grocer also debuts redesigned mobile app in e-commerce push Aldi said it has relaunched its website and mobile app through a partnership with Instacart, which is the company's exclusive fulfillment partner across both platforms. The redesigned digital platforms seek…...
AWG eyes more turnkey foodservice in 2026
1+ week, 3+ day ago (426+ words) Associated Wholesale Grocers said foodservice sales at the cooperative wholesaler increased 16% year-over-year in 2025, driven by turnkey solutions such as the rollout of Picadeli salad bars to more than 80 new locations. The company plans to further expand those initiatives this year…...