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Kroger Breaks Ground On $40M Marketplace In Crandall, TX

by Shelby Team September 28, 2026

This marks the fourth Kroger Marketplace groundbreaking in North Texas this year, following McKinney, Fate and Princeton.

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Mexican Coffee Cafe/Roastery Opens Inside Mercado González

by Lorrie Griffith September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

Casa Libre, located inside the Costa Mesa, California, store, is dedicated to roasting Mexican-grown coffees on-site.

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Walmart CEO Pledges No Personalized Pricing As Surveillance Pricing Scrutiny Grows

by Shelby Team September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

Walmart CEO John Furner has committed the retailer to not using income, shopping history or urgency to set prices, extending EDLP to its AI tools and shelf labels.

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FMI: Food-At-Home Prices Flat In August As Energy Costs Loom

by Treva Bennett September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

The Producer Price Index showed jumps in crude oil, diesel, industrial electricity and the warehousing sector.

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Iridio by RRD, Swiftly Unite Print And Digital Circulars

by Shelby Team September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

The companies said retailers have been forced to treat the different media as separate, competing programs.

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Groceryshop Outlook: GLP-1s, Retail Media, AI Top List

by Shelby Team September 25, 2026September 25, 2026

The industry’s next competitive advantage may come from how effectively retailers connect technology and trends.

photo of group at ribbon cutting for grand-reopening of Kroger store in Cordova, TN

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Kroger Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Cordova, TN Store

by Shelby Team September 25, 2026September 24, 2026

Kroger’s Delta Division celebrated the grand reopening of Kroger Store 426 in Cordova, Tennessee, following a $2 million investment. The store, at 1675 N. Germantown Parkway, has been at that location since 1998. Delta Division associates joined elected officials, community leaders and Cordova residents for the celebration. The $2 million investment included a new Kroger […]

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Fiber, Brain Food Among Fresh Thyme’s 2027 Grocery Trends

by Shelby Team September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

The retailer cites growing interest in innovative products and globally inspired recipes that enliven everyday eating.

photo of exterior of new Lidl store in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood

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Lidl US To Open New Store In Manhattan’s Chelsea Neighborhood

by Shelby Team September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

The goal is to transform grocery shopping in New York City by delivering outstanding quality and maximum freshness.

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New Jersey Food Council Selects Coca-Cola’s McGreevy As Next President, CEO

by Shelby Team September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

The veteran executive will succeed Linda Doherty, who is retiring in January after 33 years with the organization.

photo of D’Amour family members Matt, Nicole, Michael and Colin joined by Governor Maura Healey

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Massachusetts Gov. Healey Honors Big Y’s 90-Year Legacy

by Shelby Team September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey visited Big Y’s Support Center to present a proclamation honoring the family-owned grocer’s 90th anniversary.

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DoorDash: SNAP Delivery Brings Grocers New, High-Frequency Customers

by Shelby Team September 23, 2026

DoorDash says more than 4.5 million consumers have added SNAP/EBT cards to the app since 2023.

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Kroger Sees Grocery Becoming A Managed Service In AI Future

by Shelby Team September 23, 2026

EVP and Chief Digital Officer Yael Cosset said that AI won’t replace human connection and should be used to give associates more time to develop those connections.