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Grocery Technology
Automation firm Symbotic to buy Walmart’s robotics business for $200MAutomation firm Symbotic to buy Walmart’s robotics business for $200M

The deal is part of an agreement to expand the retailer’s automated supply chain

byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Jan 16, 2025
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1 Min Read
A King Soopers sign in front of a store.
Retail Labor
King Soopers, Colorado UFCW staring at contract deadlineKing Soopers, Colorado UFCW staring at contract deadline
byBill Wilson
Jan 16, 2025
1 Min Read
Exterior of an H-E-B grocery store
New Stores
H-E-B plants a flag in Dallas properH-E-B plants a flag in Dallas proper
byHeather Lalley
Jan 16, 2025
1 Min Read
A grouping of private label items
Private Label
Private label sales hit record $271B in 2024Private label sales hit record $271B in 2024
byChloe Riley
Jan 16, 2025
1 Min Read
Rendering of a Wegmans store planned for Pittsburgh
New Stores
Wegmans plans first Pittsburgh grocery storeWegmans plans first Pittsburgh grocery store
byHeather Lalley
Jan 14, 2025
1 Min Read
A digital hand clicking on a bag of groceries
Grocery Technology
Online grocery sales see 19% YOY growth spurt in DecemberOnline grocery sales see 19% YOY growth spurt in December
byChloe Riley
Jan 13, 2025
3 Min Read
The front of a Family Dollar store.
Executive Moves
Family Dollar CMO out, continuing leadership turnover trend
Family Dollar CMO out, continuing leadership turnover trend
Jan 13, 2025
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3 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
A collage of nonalcoholic beverages
Beverages
Dry January gives boost to nonalcoholic beverage offerings
Dry January gives boost to nonalcoholic beverage offerings
Jan 10, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChuck Ulie
The front of a Costco store.
Retail Labor
Costco workers are still without a new contract as deadline looms
Costco workers are still without a new contract as deadline looms
Jan 10, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
A Weis Markets storefront
Grocery Technology
Weis Markets adds Medicare, Medicaid payment options
Weis Markets adds Medicare, Medicaid payment options
Jan 9, 2025
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Cannabis-infused drink
Consumer Trends
Cannabis-infused gummies, drinks, and candy now available on DoorDash
Cannabis-infused gummies, drinks, and candy now available on DoorDash
Jan 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Target produce selection
Fresh Produce
Target has organic produce in its sights
Target has organic produce in its sights
Jan 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byRichard Mitchell
supermarket organic produce
Fresh Produce
A more favorable pricing picture for organic produce
A more favorable pricing picture for organic produce
Jan 9, 2025
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2 Min Read
byRichard Mitchell
The logo for Champions of Change
Dairy
Nominate a 2025 Champion of Change!
Nominate a 2025 Champion of Change!
Jan 8, 2025
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
The side view of a UNFI truck.
Executive Moves
UNFI realigns wholesales business, splits off natural and organic
UNFI realigns wholesales business, splits off natural and organic
Jan 8, 2025
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3 Min Read
byChloe Riley, Bill Wilson
Portions of wild-caught and farm-raised fish in grocery store
Seafood
How to overcome the consumer perception that seafood is expensive
How to overcome the consumer perception that seafood is expensive
Jan 8, 2025
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4 Min Read
byRichard Mitchell
A sign advertising custom-made seafood meals
Seafood
Why it doesn’t take much when it comes to seafood messaging
Why it doesn’t take much when it comes to seafood messaging
Jan 8, 2025
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4 Min Read
byRichard Mitchell
H-E-B storefront
Company News
H-E-B ranked top U.S. grocery retailer by dunnhumby
H-E-B ranked top U.S. grocery retailer by dunnhumby
Jan 8, 2025
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Exterior of an Albertsons store
CPG
Albertsons makes open call for innovative independent CPG brands
Albertsons makes open call for innovative independent CPG brands
Jan 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Chicago skyline
Food Accessibility
No city-owned grocery store for Chicago
No city-owned grocery store for Chicago
Jan 7, 2025
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
The front of a Costco store.
Recalls
Costco recalls Kirkland cold and flu medicine: again
Costco recalls Kirkland cold and flu medicine: again
Jan 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Grocery basket in the aisle
Legislation & Regulatory News
Could grocery store taxes be on the way out?
Could grocery store taxes be on the way out?
Jan 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Instacart and Cut+Dry logos
Grocery Technology
Instacart brings Carrot Ads to food distributors, operators, manufacturers
Instacart brings Carrot Ads to food distributors, operators, manufacturers
Jan 6, 2025
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2 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Natural Grocers new Organic Soups
Private Label
Natural Grocers launches line of own brand organic soups
Natural Grocers launches line of own brand organic soups
Jan 6, 2025
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
A person pushing a cart full of groceries
Grocery Marketing
Grocery Outlet announces ‘Free Groceries for Life’ marketing campaign
Grocery Outlet announces ‘Free Groceries for Life’ marketing campaign
Jan 3, 2025
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2 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
Consumer Trends
Over a third of New Year’s resolutions focus on physical health
Over a third of New Year’s resolutions focus on physical health
Jan 2, 2025
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1 Min Read
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
The front of a Weis Markets store.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Weis Markets acquires Saylor’s Market
Weis Markets acquires Saylor’s Market
Dec 17, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Headshot of Food Lion's Greg Finchum.
Executive Moves
Food Lion elevates Greg Finchum as its next president
Food Lion elevates Greg Finchum as its next president
Dec 13, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News
Trump speaking at a podium on the campaign trail
Finance
Trump backs off on promise to tackle grocery inflation
Trump backs off on promise to tackle grocery inflation
Dec 13, 2024
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2 Min Read
byAlly MacConchie, Digital Content Producer
Mergers & Acquisitions
The top grocery M&A of 2024
The top grocery M&A of 2024
Dec 12, 2024
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8 Slides
byTimothy Inklebarger, Editor
Company News
The top Supermarket News stories of 2024
The top Supermarket News stories of 2024
Dec 12, 2024
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10 Slides
byChloe Riley, Executive Editor
Caron Sanders' headshot with a black background
Executive Moves
Giant Food names Caron Sanders as VP of Human Resources
Giant Food names Caron Sanders as VP of Human Resources
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
bySupermarket News Staff
A box of Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes.
Center Store
SN Products to Watch: Little Debbie’s Christmas Tree Cakes
SN Products to Watch: Little Debbie’s Christmas Tree Cakes
Dec 12, 2024
bySupermarket News Staff
A Foxtrot store in Dallas
New Stores
Foxtrot to reopen two Dallas locations in January
Foxtrot to reopen two Dallas locations in January
Dec 12, 2024
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2 Min Read
byRachel Gignac, Associate editor
The front of a Walmart store.
Store Closings
Walmart closing store in Alabama
Walmart closing store in Alabama
Dec 12, 2024
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1 Min Read
byBill Wilson, Senior editor at Supermarket News

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A Schnucks Caper Cart.
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Grocery Operations
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A robotic hand holding a grocery cart
Grocery Technology
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A Walmart sign in front of a store.
Grocery Technology
Automation firm Symbotic to buy Walmart’s robotics business for $200M
Automation firm Symbotic to buy Walmart’s robotics business for $200M
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