Aldi Cuts Fall Prices on Produce and Chicken to Save Shoppers $86M
Aldi's fall price cuts, effective Sept. 23 through Nov. 3, target produce and chicken and are expected to save shoppers about $86 million as value competition intensifies.
Topic: Grocery Retail
Seattle Becomes First U.S. City to Ban Surveillance Pricing on Groceries
Seattle passed the nation's first city-level ban on surveillance pricing, blocking retailers from using personal data to set individual grocery prices.
Instacart CEO: AI Will Transform Grocery More Than Any Tech
Instacart CEO Chris Rogers told Groceryshop 2026 that AI will transform grocery more than any prior tech shift — and pressed retailers on online markups.
Aldi to Launch Its First Ready-Made Meals Line
Aldi will introduce its first ready-made meals line, with single-serve and family-size options expanding the discount grocer's store brand lineup.
Kroger's Price Battle Is a Multiyear Program, CEO Says
Kroger CEO Greg Foran calls cost reduction a multiyear program. Q2 brought an all-time high in on-shelf availability and record pickup orders, with more savings to come.
Kroger Tells Suppliers: Bring a Better Deal or Risk Losing Shelf Space
Kroger is telling suppliers to come in with a better deal or risk being dropped, putting the customer over price in its vendor negotiations, Supermarket News reports.
Food Lion to Open Six Stores in Carolinas and Georgia by End of 2026
Food Lion will open six stores in the Carolinas and Georgia by year-end, adding to four 2026 openings, with pickup, delivery and self-checkout at each location.
Identical-Store Sales Growth Slips Away at Major Grocers
The nation's largest supermarket operators have all struggled to maintain identical-store sales momentum over the past few quarters, underscoring tough industry conditions.
Mold Found Inside H-E-B Eggs; Grocer Blames Supplier
H-E-B says a quality issue at one egg supplier left mold inside a small number of eggs. Austin-area shoppers reported the problem on social media. Full refunds offered.
Walmart Pilots Health Ambassador Role in Pharmacy Push
Walmart is testing a Health Ambassador role at stores in five rural towns, giving pharmacists dedicated time to coach customers on nutrition, diabetes and maternal health.
Kroger Reshapes Its C-Suite Around New CEO Greg Foran
Kroger has overhauled its C-suite since Greg Foran became CEO in February, bringing in new top executives including several leaders who worked with him at Walmart.
Harps Food Stores Chairman and CEO Kim Eskew to Retire Jan. 15
Harps Food Stores CEO Kim Eskew retires Jan. 15, 2027 after nearly 50 years; President J. Max Van Hoose, grandson of the founders, will succeed him as Chairman and CEO.
