Walmart is quickly gaining ground in the grocery industry. What does that mean for other retailers?

The mass retailer and Giant Eagle are dueling for control of Pittsburgh’s grocery market — and similar battles are playing out in other markets across the U.S.

By Sam Silverstein , Jasmine Ye Han • June 10, 2025

UNFI’s operations remain hobbled following cyberattack

The grocery company had to entirely shut down its network following the intrusion and is serving customers on only a “limited basis” as it works to recover, CEO Sandy Douglas said.

By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

UNFI services disrupted by cyberattack

The grocery retailer and wholesaler is working to resume full operations following “unauthorized activity” involving its IT systems.

By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2025

Walmart to expand drone delivery to 5 more cities

Customers in Atlanta, Houston and more will be able to tap into the technology by next year as part of the retailer's deepening collaboration with Wing.

By Max Garland • June 9, 2025

Cracking the code of on-shelf availability

Industry has set a date to make the transition to accepting 2D barcodes at point-of-sale (POS) — referred to as Sunrise 2027.

June 2, 2025

The intelligent aisle: How consumer trends and AI power the future of grocery advertising

Instacart Ads on Caper Carts deliver savings to shoppers, opportunities for brands and new revenue streams for retailers. Learn more.

By Instacart • June 2, 2025

Walmart links healthcare with grocery shopping

The retailer has introduced a virtual badge to help Medicare Advantage members identify items they can buy with their OTC benefits.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 29, 2025

Walgreens rekindles micro-fulfillment center strategy

The pharmacy retailer added a 12th automated facility to its network while touting improved performance and shipped volumes.

By Philip Neuffer • May 28, 2025

Instacart names chief business officer as next CEO

Chris Rogers will step into the top role in August after six years at the grocery technology company.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 28, 2025

How a new platform addresses grocery labor shortages

The SuperMarket Agency is tailored to help supermarkets, big-box retailers and convenience stores fill store-level management roles, CEO Steve Kamali said.

By Peyton Bigora • May 27, 2025

UNFI, startup offer food-scoring tech to independent grocers

The grocery distributor is making GreenChoice’s system, which rates products based on health- and sustainability-focused factors, available to retailers it serves.

By Sam Silverstein • May 21, 2025

Instacart CEO’s exit won’t shift company strategy, top exec says

As the company eyes ways to grow e-grocery penetration, it’s continuing to follow its business strategy while also refining several areas of the business, its CFO said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 21, 2025

Wakefern looks to streamline in-store communication among workers

The grocery company partnered with VoCoVo to provide 30 ShopRite locations with new headsets that allow staffers to be in close communication and receive operations updates.

By Peyton Bigora • May 20, 2025

AI for retail: Rise of the connected store

With the integration of advanced technologies like AI (artificial intelligence), computer vision and IoT, physical stores are evolving into intelligent, responsive and connected environments.

May 19, 2025

Aisles Abroad: How an Icelandic grocer won shopper loyalty through gamification

Samkaup recently added more types of in-app games, noting that they boost product sales and generate revenue.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 15, 2025

Walmart to pay tech company $222M over trade secret misappropriation

The decision by an Arkansas jury is the latest twist in a legal battle between the mass retailer and Zest Labs, which claims Walmart stole technology that extends produce shelf life.

By Peyton Bigora • May 15, 2025

The Friday Checkout: What’s next for Instacart now that its CEO is departing?

The grocery technology company plans to name a member of its current executive team to replace Fidji Simo — and has a deep bench of candidates to consider.

By Grocery Dive Staff • May 9, 2025

One year later, Target calls express self-checkout a success

The retailer’s self-checkout limits led to shorter transaction times, a higher net promoter score and more customers choosing staffed registers.

By Bryan Wassel • May 8, 2025

3 ways grocers can boost customer loyalty through in-store experiences

Incorporating enhanced product assortment and smart use of technology are key strategies that distributors and grocery retailers can leverage to retain shoppers, writes Nicole Hudson of KeHE Distributors.

By Nicole Hudson • May 8, 2025

The convenience of modularity

What if tech could flex to fit your life? Here's why modularity matters more than ever.

May 5, 2025

Instacart buys e-commerce solutions provider Wynshop

Instacart said the acquisition will bolster its expertise as it looks to deepen retailer partnerships with its expanding technology lineup.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • May 1, 2025

How grocers can meet Gen Z’s digital expectations

This generation’s needs should serve as the playbook for creating omnichannel capabilities that highlight value and authenticity while bettering the in-store experience, sources said.

By Peyton Bigora • April 30, 2025

How AI could impact grocery pricing and private label

Technology is giving retailers new ways to tie their customer data with advanced predictive technology, said Wesley Bean, president and COO of Engage3.

By Sam Silverstein • April 28, 2025

Instacart to introduce quality scores for workers

The grocery technology company will provide performance feedback that incorporates factors like the total number of items found, requested refunds and damaged products.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 23, 2025

Wegmans’ elevated shopping experience goes digital

The East Coast grocer recently launched a “new and improved” website and mobile app with enhanced personalization. Here’s a closer look.

By Peyton Bigora • April 21, 2025