Dollar General is reducing its footprint in the United States.

Grocery prices continue to be a concern for many Americans. Is, or was, price gouging a concern?

Trader Joe’s continues to expand its footprint.

A new survey of over 400 U.S. shoppers who have visited retailers with in-store robots in the past three months found the majority cited a “positive affinity and strong preference for robots” in stores. Has the arrival of in-store robots been more net positive or negative to the shopping experience?

A new era of grocery price wars has purportedly begun. How might the escalation of the grocery price wars influence long-term consumer behavior?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning plastic bags from grocery store checkouts after the state’s initial move to ban single-use plastic bags led to more plastic waste. Do you find more benefits than drawbacks in this stricter ban?

Do you agree with this top 10 list of the best grocery stores in the U.S.?

U.S. grocery chains are navigating a tough market in 2024. Can in-store dining help give them the edge they need to remain viable and competitive?

The FTC is challenging the proposed Kroger/Albertsons merger and wants to take a closer look.

Consumers continue to feel the pinch regarding the escalating cost of feeding their families.

Digital-only coupons offered through grocers’ loyalty programs would be automatically applied to senior citizens’ bills across the state of New York under new legislation being proposed in the New York State Assembly. Do you agree that digital-only coupons discriminate against the elderly?

A university study concluded that national brands stand to benefit from producing more private labels for grocers, although doing so brings “complex trade-offs” that carry some risks. Is private label development a growth opportunity for national brands or more of a way to preserve market share with grocery partners?

Artificial intelligence is taking over grocery stores. How do you predict supermarkets evolve in the near future with AI and robot implementation?

Grocery Outlet recently opened its 450th store while reaffirming its belief that as many as 4,000 can open in the U.S. What threats may Grocery Outlet face in reaching its expansion vision?

While many grocers are feeding into shoppers’ “get in, get out” mentality, a new concept, FreshTake, tries to get people to linger. Are experiential and community-based grocery concepts such as FreshTake’s likely to be successful?

Chicago’s mayor is conducting a feasibility study to determine whether the city could open a municipally owned grocery store in an underserved neighborhood. Is a city-run grocer a viable solution to counter food deserts?

A study by The Feedback Group found that a majority of grocery shoppers have increased their food inflation coping strategies in 2023 compared to 2022. How can grocers win back shoppers’ trust and make them believe supermarkets are trying to help them weather inflation?

British grocery chain Waitrose is offering free coffee to on-duty police officers in an effort to deter shoplifters. The initiative is…

German discount retailer Aldi is expanding its presence in the U.S. by acquiring 397 supermarkets across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, and…

A recent Wall Street Journal article concluded that traditional supermarkets have to find a point of differentiation fast or they’ll continue to lose ground to more price-driven competitors. Where do you see their biggest challenges competitively?

Dynamic pricing of groceries, or reducing prices as perishable items approach their expiration date, could reduce food waste from grocery retailers by 21% or more. What do you think of the potential for grocers using dynamic pricing to keep perishables out of landfills?

Albertsons Companies has surpassed expectations for its quarterly profit and revenue, driven by strong demand for groceries and the popularity of…

Online pickers are being called out for hogging parking spots outside stores and clogging aisles inside.