Aldi eyes Colorado expansion

July 20, 2026

Supermarket discount brand Aldi is reportedly looking into launching two Denver, Colorado, stores.

Costco expansion strategy delivering on more than one front

July 17, 2026

Costco, which saw Q3 2026 sales hit $71 billion, representing a 12% spike year over year, is reaping rewards on a few fronts due to its $250 billion strategy.

Walmart lowers prices on beef, summertime food favs

July 16, 2026

Walmart has lowered prices at both its store supermarkets and its wholesale club, Sam's Club, on everything from grocery and household products to outdoor…

No Frills grocery opens in Canada

July 9, 2026

A No Frills grocery store is the anchor tenant at a shopping center in Canada.

Kroger acquiring Giant Eagle in $1.65B deal

July 8, 2026

Kroger Co. is acquiring Giant Eagle, a family-owned food and pharmacy retailer, for a purchase price of $1.65 billion.

The Raley’s Companies launch in-store media network

June 11, 2026

The Raley's Companies is launching an in-store retail media network with Grocery TV across 208 stores spanning Raley's, Bel Air, Nob Hill, Bashas', Food City…

Kroger chief associate experience officer announces retirement

June 10, 2026

Tim Massa, EVP and chief associate experience officer for Kroger will retire in September.

How Independent Retailers Can Compete Like National Chains— Without a National Chain Budget

Independent retailers do not need massive budgets to compete effectively in today’s marketplace. With the right technology partner, small and mid-sized…

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Coop Norway, Zetadisplay team on in-store retail media network

June 9, 2026

Coop Norway, Norway's second-largest grocery retailer, and ZetaDisplay have entered into the next phase of an agreement after the successful roll out of a…

Gas fueling Costco growth, customer loyalty

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Consumers wanting cheap gas are hitting Costco pumps and driving customer loyalty for the wholesaler.

Publix buys out shopping center landlord

June 4, 2026

Publix Super Markets has purchased a shopping center where one of its Boynton Beach locations is housed for $78 million, according to a Connect CRE report.

The Future of Grocery: How AI and Computer Vision Are Transforming Retail

Step into the future of grocery, where AI and computer vision are reshaping how stores operate and how customers shop. This blog explores how intelligent…

Walmart tops US grocery sales

May 19, 2026

Walmart owns 21% of U.S. grocery sales but when it comes to AI suggestions relating to grocery shopping, wholesaler Costco ranks first.

Ahold Delhaize USA expands digital commerce capabilities

May 15, 2026

Grocery retail group Ahold Delhaize USA is partnering with SmartCommerce to expand Click2Cart across its five omnichannel U.S. grocery brands.

Giant Eagle teams with Ibotta for digital promotions

May 14, 2026

Giant Eagle, a multi-format food and pharmacy retailer, has joined the Ibotta Performance Network, selling it as its exclusive provider of digital promotions…

Costco tweaks its iconic hot dog deal

May 12, 2026

Costco is still selling its well-known, and beloved, $1.50 hot dog deal (a quarter-pound all-beef dog and a 20-ounce soda with endless refills) but the…

Maryland 1st state to ban surveillance pricing in grocery outlets

April 29, 2026

Maryland is the first U.S. state to outlaw the use of surveillance pricing in grocery stores and the use of personal data to set potentially higher prices.

Huck’s Market deploys Tote POS platform

April 14, 2026

Huck's Market, a c-store chain with 135 locations across the Midwest, has begun deploying Tote's AI-native POS platform with an initial launch in Carmi, Ill.

Costco shifting from self-checkout to scan-and-go, shoppers report

April 6, 2026

Costco is adjusting its checkout strategy, with some stores eliminating or limiting self-checkout lanes in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce theft…

Minnesota lawmakers mulling surveillance pricing ban

April 3, 2026

Lawmakers in Minneapolis are considering a ban of surveillance-pricing technology and use when it comes to food retail establishments.