Supermarket & Grocery Industry News

photo of Brie Reiter Smith in foreground with berry bushes and dirt road in background

Executive News, News, Produce News, West

Driscoll’s Names Reiter Smith CEO, Succeeding Bjorn

by Shelby Team August 25, 2026

Brie Reiter Smith, vice chair of Driscoll’s board, has been named CEO of the berry company, succeeding Soren Bjorn. She takes the role effective immediately.

News, Meat/Seafood/Poultry, Southwest

Tyson Foods Commits $1M To School Nutrition, Food Access Effort

by Shelby Team August 25, 2026

Tyson Foods has committed $1 million over two years to Harvest to Hallways, the USDA and HHS initiative aimed at improving school meals and food access.

Corporate Store News, Featured News, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, National, Pharmacy, The Kroger Co.

Kroger, Instacart Launch Grocery, Prescription Delivery

by Shelby Team August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

The service is available across nearly all the grocer’s banners nationwide, including Fred Meyer, Ralphs and Harris Teeter.

photo of fall produce display in grocery store

Colorful Fall Produce Displays Can Drive Sales, Increase Basket Size All Season

Colorful fall produce displays, seasonal merchandising, cross-promotions can boost grocery sales, increase basket size and inspire shoppers.

Pharmacy, Association News, News, Northeast

PFMA Names Wakefern’s Patel Chair Of Pharmacy Council

by Shelby Team August 24, 2026August 24, 2026

The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association named Harshil Patel, director of Wakefern Food Corp.’s Pharmacy Division, as the new chair of the PFMA Pharmacy Council. In this role, Patel will guide the council’s efforts in navigating healthcare regulations, advocating for retail pharmacy priorities across Pennsylvania and advancing policy initiatives that support grocery pharmacies and the communities […]