David Kennerley said at the company’s 2026 Investor Update that “this is not a plan on paper. All this work’s underway, already generating savings.”
Category: National
Posted inGrocery Research, Featured News, Marketing News, National, Suppliers
Advantage Solutions Studies: No One Believes Margin Pressure Has Peaked
Nearly 4 in 10 on both the manufacturer and retailer sides call the margin squeeze structural, with no end in sight.
Posted inGrocers Give, Featured News, National
Stop & Shop Marks 300th School Pantry, Stater Bros. Walk Raises $1.7M And More
United Family, Tops and Aldi round out this week’s community support roundup.
Posted inSustainability News, National, Organic Natural, Supply Chain News
Denali: Depackaging Technology Lifts Store Food Diversion By 70%
The company says it was able to recycle 97 percent of all organics it collected.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Corporate Store News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Sees E-Commerce Growing To 30% Of Business Long Term
Step one is reaching existing shoppers – only one in seven Kroger store customers currently shops online with the company.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, National, Store News, Suppliers
DoorDash To Acquire Instacart In $17B Deal Reshaping Grocery Delivery
The companies frame the deal as arming local retailers against the largest online players.
Posted inFrozen Food, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National, Private Label Brands, Suppliers
High Liner Foods To Be Acquired By Japan’s Umios In C$1.25B Deal
Umios plans to establish High Liner as the core platform for its North American business.
Posted inEquipment & Technology, National, Suppliers, Supply Chain News
Afresh Joins Databricks Partner Program To Connect Retail Data With Grocery AI
The partnership lets retailers on Databricks connect Afresh directly into their own environment.
Posted inBakery News, Association News, Featured News, National
FMI: In-Store Bakery Outpacing Most Perimeter Departments
Bread and muffins led bakery growth, according to the annual look at the department.
Posted inGrocery Research, Aisle Watch, Featured News, National
Acosta: Shopper Confidence Falling Despite Steady Purchasing Power
Findings suggest modest economic gains have provided limited relief for households managing years of higher prices.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Featured News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger CEO Foran Lays Out Plan To Build ‘America’s Favorite Grocer’
Greg Foran, the chain’s CEO for less than a year, offered a candid assessment of how the company lost share and how they intend to get it back.
Posted inPackaging News, Aisle Watch, Center Store, National, Suppliers
Cheerios, Ziploc Partner On Highly Requested Resealable Cereal Bag
The solution to “everyday cereal frustration” will roll out to retailers nationwide in coming months.
Posted inSuppliers, Beverage News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, National
Johnsonville And Florida’s Natural Make World Series Bet
Brats will go to Tampa or OJ will go to Milwaukee depending on the World Series results.
Posted inAssociation News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Finance News, National
FMI, Merchants Welcome Court Ruling Striking Down Debit Swipe Fee Cap
Food retail and merchant groups are applauding the decision as banking groups say the ruling will harm consumers.
Posted inAssociation News, Equipment & Technology, Featured News, Independent Store News, National, Online Grocery Technology
NGA Sets Forth Independent Grocers’ Principles On Pricing Technology
The statement covers topics such as electronic shelf labels, loyalty programs, AI and the handling of customer data.
Posted inNonfood Items, Center Store, National, News, Suppliers
Unilever Named No. 1 Core Non-Food Supplier In 2026 Advantage Awards
The awards are based on feedback from retailers and recognizes suppliers delivering value through strong partnerships, category leadership and execution.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, National, News, Supply Chain News
TCC Global E-Book Urges Grocers To Redesign Loyalty Before AI Agents Control The Basket
“You have about 18 months to make your loyalty economics computable…”
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Featured News, National
Albertsons Launches ‘For U+’ Subscription For $39 A Year
The plus subscription adds unlimited same-day grocery delivery and pickup to the company’s free for U loyalty program.
Posted inSpecialty, Association News, Featured News, National, Suppliers
Specialty Food Association Names 75 Finalists For 2027 Sofi Awards
The finalists were chosen based on scores from retail buyer judges.
Posted inAisle Watch, Bakery News, Marketing News, National, Snacks Brands
Kroger, Stop & Shop Lean Into Halloween With Candy Volume, Seasonal Exclusives
Kroger expects to sell 25 million pounds of candy, while Stop & Shop debuts a Marty the Robot Boo Bucket, returning muffins and a pizza deal.