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grocerydive.com > news > states-petition-legal-fees-kroger-albertsons-merger > 816651

States seek to recover $10M from Kroger and Albertsons

4+ hour, 39+ min ago  (302+ words) The plaintiffs want the grocers to reimburse them for costs incurred in opposing the companies'effort to merge. In laying out why they believe Kroger and Albertsons should bear the costs they incurred to oppose the merger, the states that filed…...

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grocerydive.com > news > grocery-outlet-expands-board-adds-two-members > 816634

Grocery Outlet adds 2 board members

4+ hour, 49+ min ago  (236+ words) The discounter grew its board to 12 directors as it grapples with poor financial performance. Grocery Outlet has added executive depth from the restaurant and grocery industries to its expanded board as the company works to improve its performance through a…...

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grocerydive.com > news > whats-ahead-for-grocers-in-2026 > 810863

What’s ahead for grocers in 2026?

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (418+ words) As the industry keeps a close eye on Kroger and Amazon have up their sleeves, multicultural cuisine is taking on a heightened role as consumers seek out global flavors. The grocery industry is on the precipice of even more change....

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grocerydive.com > news > HEB-Dunnhumby-RPI-regional-grocers-quality-savings-promotion > 808964

H-E-B once again tops Dunnhumby’s annual grocer ranking

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (372+ words) Regional players continue to dominate the data firm's Retailer Preference Index as savings and quality continue to become more important to consumers in tandem. While chains dubbed "best-in-class regional supermarkets" by Dunnhumby continue to come out on top in the…...

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grocerydive.com > news > 8-top-trends-grocery-industry-2026 > 807564

8 grocery industry trends to watch in 2026

3+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (1716+ words) Experts say shifting food consumption by GLP-1 users, multicultural cuisine and a selective approach to innovation will drive retailers" decisions this year. After a year filled with twists and turns, the grocery industry is gearing up for more commotion in…...

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grocerydive.com > news > grocery-outlet-store-refresh-grocery > 804859

Grocery Outlet details fresh-focused store remodels

5+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (887+ words) The discounter has relocated its fresh departments and improved traffic flow to make its shopping experience easier, company executives told investors. As Grocery Outlet works to improve its business under new President and CEO Jason Potter, sprucing up the in-store…...

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grocerydive.com > news > grocery-fresh-produce-supermarkets-mass-club-retailers-food > 804226

Number Sense: Traditional grocers are losing precious ground in fresh

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (565+ words) Mass merchants and club retailers are gaining market share in a mission-critical category that supermarket operators have long controlled. Number Sense is a regular column that uses data to help understand the grocery landscape. As a grocery industry journalist, I'm…...

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grocerydive.com > news > ahold-delhaize-financial-results-third-quarter-2025-grocery-stop-and-shop > 804752

Ahold Delhaize sees improvements at Stop & Shop

5+ mon, 1+ day ago  (428+ words) The Dutch grocery company saw its overall U.S. comparable-store sales rise during the third quarter at more than twice the pace it recorded a year ago. While Ahold Delhaize's decision to shutter 32 Stop & Shop locations last year impacted the company's overall…...

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grocerydive.com > news > specialty-grocers-overtake-discounters-fastest-growing-category-placerai-report > 760726

Specialty grocers overtake discount players in traffic growth, report says

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (221+ words) The gains this year by fresh-format and value grocers underscore a shift in the competitive landscape as affordability and premium goods drive consumer spending, Placer.ai found. All grocery formats " value, fresh, traditional and ethnic " were up year-over-year in the…...

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grocerydive.com > news > grocery-outlet-progress-strategic-initiatives-second-quarter-2025 > 756944

Grocery Outlet says its making progress on strategic initiatives

8+ mon, 4+ hour ago  (482+ words) The discounter recorded its sixth consecutive quarter of achieving over $1 billion in net sales as it moved ahead on four goals set out by CEO Jason Potter earlier this year. As Grocery Outlet recovers from the financial and operational fallout…...