Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

Digital Discounter Martie Goes National
Online-only grocer sells shelf-stable surplus items at up to 70% off
How Natural Grocers Is Helping Its Customers Take It Easy
Food retailer welcoming renowned psychologist to speak at its HQ

Mergers & Acquisitions
Invafresh Acquires Whywaste to Bolster Sustainability Capabilities
Move aims to provide grocery retailers with AI/ML-enhanced food waste reduction solutions
Technology
Grocers Can Demonstrate Using AI for Good
In response to the federal government’s creation of a new oversight committee on AI, a discussion on retail’s leading role in the technology
GenNext Awards
Introducing the 2023 Class of GenNext’ers
Progressive Grocer reveals winners of annual awards program that honors emerging grocery industry leaders
Perimeter
The Surprising Purchase Drivers of Fresh Foods
New Deloitte report sheds light on shoppers’ willingness to pay
Holidays
Unwrapping Holiday Toy Trends
What retailers and toymakers are planning for the season
E-Commerce
Doc’s Food Stores Upgrades Digital Shopping Platform
Oklahoma indie partners with eGrowcery
Seafood
Hannaford, Gulf of Maine Research Institute Issue Seafood Guide
Resource is available in 6 languages
Sustainability
Meijer Hits Major Food Diversion Milestone
Grocer diverts 10 million pounds of potential food waste through Flashfood app
Corporate Responsibility
Instacart Expands Grocery Accessibility for Seniors
Platform announces new partnerships with payment and health plan providers
Labor & Employment
Heritage Grocers Group Names President and COO
Promotions of Stover, Coswatte aim to further align, unify organizational structure
Market Trends
Shoppers Buying Private Brands for More Than Just Price
FMI report details shoppers' growing loyalty for store brands
Independent Grocers
Crest Foods Adds 10th Location in Oklahoma
Store in Edmond opens on Oct. 18

The latest supermarket, grocery and food retail news, including food safety, technology, category management, e-commerce, marketing, mergers & acquisitions and more. Also includes expert viewpoints, people news and special features.