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Instacart ends controversial price tests
3+ week, 2+ day ago (520+ words) The pilot, which allowed some retailers to test charging consumers different prices for the same products, became a public flash point after a Consumer Reports investigation. Instacart's decision to pull its price experiments comes as the company looks to curb…...
Shoppers plan to spend more on groceries next year: report
4+ week, 2+ day ago (386+ words) The grocery sector is the only category included in an international survey conducted by AlixPartners that's expected to see an overall increase in consumer outlays in 2026. While AlixPartners' findings appear to be good news for the grocery industry, the data…...
Grocery inflation hits a 2-year high
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (315+ words) Food-at-home prices rose in August at a 2.7% annual clip, stoked by steep increases in the cost of beef, eggs, coffee and produce. Grocery inflation was up by more than half a percentage point in August compared with the prior month,…...
New grocery app allows for real-time price comparison
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (465+ words) Grocery Dealz acts as an e-commerce marketplace that allows shoppers to compare costs between supermarkets and quickly build a cart. A new app aims to be "the Gas Buddy of the grocery industry," said Michael Waldroup, its CEO and one…...
Tariff impact on grocery prices muted so far, Circana reports
7+ mon, 5+ day ago (311+ words) Price increases this year have mostly stemmed from tight supplies of eggs, meat, coffee and cocoa, the market research company found. Tariffs have yet to make a noticeable impact on retail grocery prices this year, with inflation in the sector…...
Kroger keeps an eye on produce tariff exposure
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities. Kroger is closely monitoring how its exposure to escalating tariffs might impact its fresh business, particularly produce,interim CFO Todd Foley said during a March…...
What’s ahead for grocers in 2025?
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (284+ words) As consumers continue to worry about food prices, retailers will be focused on battling discounters, sharpening their value propositions and keeping up with evolving health and wellness needs. The grocery industry is facing a plethora of challenges in 2025." Shoppers are…...
Whole Foods unveils new Seafood Code of Conduct
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (470+ words) The policy strengthens labor protections across the entire seafood supply chain and applies to all forms of seafood products the retailer sells, including sushi. Don't miss tomorrow's grocery industry news Whole Foods unveils new Seafood Code of Conduct The policy…...
States ramp up efforts to cut their grocery taxes
11+ mon, 4+ week ago (459+ words) Kansas just eliminated its tax on food ingredients, while at least four other states are working'to cut or reduce theirs. As 2025 kicks off, several states have taken steps to eliminate or reduce their grocery taxes, continuing bipartisan efforts by lawmakers…...
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