Grocery Industry News: Retail & Supply Chain Updates

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Who Pays When A Recall Empties The Shelf?

by Shelby Team August 18, 2026

Recalls trigger duplicate invoices, unclaimed credits and miscoded costs that quietly drain grocery margins, says Ottimate CEO Shawn Lane.

Marketing News, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Northeast

Hannaford Launches ‘If You Know, You Go’ Brand Campaign

by Shelby Team August 18, 2026

The omnichannel brand campaign builds on “All for Good,” its commitment to cultivate thriving communities.

Corporate Store News, Featured News, Finance News, News, West

Grocery Outlet Q2 Sales Rise As Turnaround Efforts Gain Traction

by Shelby Team August 17, 2026

The results exceeded the company’s outlook, attributed to better opportunistic product mix and value perception.

Health & Wellness, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology, Pharmacy

Meijer Adds Schedule-Ahead Vaccine Feature, Expands Mobile Clinics

by Shelby Team August 17, 2026

Customers can schedule vaccination appointments even before vaccines arrive in the retailer’s inventory.

West Virginia grocers health well-being private label barriers experiences Southwest grocery

Produce News, Grocery Research, National, News

Survey: Shoppers Weigh Waste, Shelf Life In Grocery Buys

by Shelby Team August 14, 2026August 12, 2026

A new nationally representative survey commissioned by the Idaho Potato Commission finds shoppers evaluating groceries on how far an ingredient stretches rather than unit price alone. The survey of 2,000 U.S. adults, conducted by Talker Research, points to a set of purchase criteria that sit alongside price rather than beneath it. Key findings 73 percent […]