Stop & Shop Celebrates 300th Pantry, $1.7M Walk
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Stop & Shop Celebrates 300th Pantry, $1.7M Walk

Grocers across the United States are highlighting community aid this week, with Stop & Shop celebrating its 300th school pantry…

Megan Turner • Brand Spotlights • October 31, 2026 • 3 min read
Kroger targets 30% e-commerce revenue long-term
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Kroger targets 30% e-commerce revenue long-term

Kroger targets 30% e-commerce revenue long-term, up from current $18 billion segment, per chief e-commerce officer Nate Faust.

Megan Turner • Deal Alerts • October 30, 2026 • 2 min read
Japan’s Umios to Acquire High Liner Foods
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Japan’s Umios to Acquire High Liner Foods

Umios acquisition of High Liner Foods pays C$27 per share, valuing the seafood processor at about C$804 million and a…

Megan Turner • Deal Alerts • October 29, 2026 • 1 min read
Sprouts opens five new stores in four states
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Sprouts opens five new stores in four states

Sprouts new stores expand the chain’s footprint beyond 500 locations, with five openings in Tennessee, California, Arizona and Texas announced…

Ashley Morgan • Shop News • October 28, 2026 • 2 min read
Grocers urged to revamp loyalty programs
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Grocers urged to revamp loyalty programs

Grocers may need to revamp loyalty programs as ai agents dominate purchasing behavior with rewards and discounts becoming ineffective.

Jessica Parker • Feline Essentials • October 27, 2026 • 2 min read
Kroger and Stop & Shop Expand Halloween Candy Offerings
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Kroger and Stop & Shop Expand Halloween Candy Offerings

Kroger and Stop & Shop expand Halloween candy offerings, with Kroger projecting 25 million pounds of candy sales and 9…

Ashley Morgan • Shop News • October 26, 2026 • 2 min read
Vallarta Supermarkets Opens First Store in Duarte, California
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Vallarta Supermarkets Opens First Store in Duarte, California

Vallarta Duarte store opens in California, adding 200 jobs and featuring live entertainment at its 45,839-square-foot location on Oct. 21.

Megan Turner • Deal Alerts • October 25, 2026 • 2 min read
Supermarkets offer discounted Thanksgiving meals
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Supermarkets offer discounted Thanksgiving meals

Supermarkets like Price Rite Marketplace and Winn-Dixie are offering steep discounts on Thanksgiving meals, including dinner packages for under $40…

Ashley Morgan • Deal Alerts • October 24, 2026 • 2 min read
NGA Conference Highlights Consumer Trends and Grocery’s Future
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NGA Conference Highlights Consumer Trends and Grocery’s Future

The NGA Conference highlights grocery trends and strategies for independent retailers navigating consumer demands, economic shifts, and tech adoption.

Megan Turner • Shop Roundups • October 23, 2026 • 2 min read
Shoppers Adapt Thanksgiving Plans to Rising Costs
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Shoppers Adapt Thanksgiving Plans to Rising Costs

Rising grocery costs prompt 77% of Thanksgiving hosts to adjust shopping strategies, though plans for an abundant holiday meal remain…

Megan Turner • Shop Roundups • October 22, 2026 • 4 min read