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David Goodman | Sep 03, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Sprouts Reaches 500 Stores as PA and NJ Expansion Continues

Sprouts Farmers Market will reach a major milestone on September 4 with the opening of its 500th store in Hartsdale, NY. The milestone comes as the specialty grocer continues an aggressive national expansion that includes several new locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Also opening September 4 is a new Sprouts in East Windsor, NJ. […]
David Goodman | Aug 27, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Uncle Giuseppe’s Coming to King of Prussia and Moorestown

Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is making a move into the Philadelphia region, with two approximately 58,000-square-foot stores planned for King of Prussia, PA and Moorestown, NJ. Both are expected to open in late 2027. The King of Prussia store will be located at DeKalb Plaza, replacing the former Hobby Lobby and marking Uncle Giuseppe’s first Pennsylvania […]
David Goodman | Aug 24, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Walmart's grocery strength drives Q2 growth

Walmart continues to gain U.S. market share, with grocery and ecommerce helping drive another quarter of sales growth. Walmart U.S. reported $125.2 billion in second-quarter sales, up 3.5% year over year, while comparable sales excluding fuel increased 2.6%. Transactions increased 1.5%. Grocery was also a bright spot at Sam’s Club, where comparable sales excluding fuel […]
David Goodman | Aug 18, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Specialty Grocers Ramp Up Philly Expansion

Philadelphia’s grocery market is seeing a new wave of expansion, led by Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe’s and Sprouts Farmers Market. Competition for sites is heating up, fueled in part by continued apartment development in the city and new housing growth in the suburbs. Whole Foods is planning two Philadelphia locations for its smaller-format Daily […]
David Goodman | Aug 05, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Independent grocers remain resilient despite economic pressures

Independent grocery operators continued to demonstrate resilience through fiscal 2025, according to the National Grocers Association’s 2026 U.S. Independent Grocers Financial Study. Despite cautious consumer spending, elevated household debt, and ongoing economic uncertainty, operators maintained modest sales growth while improving gross margins through disciplined cost control, inventory management, and promotional strategies. Consumer shopping habits also […]
David Goodman | Jul 31, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Amazon closing in on Costco for No. 2 spot in grocery market share

Amazon is on the verge of overtaking Costco as the nation’s second-largest consumer packaged goods (CPG) retailer, trailing the warehouse giant by just 0.1 percentage points. While Walmart remains the clear market leader, new Numerator data shows Amazon and Whole Foods gained a full percentage point of CPG market share over the past year—representing more […]
David Goodman | Jul 21, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Grocery Outlet to start opening stores again

Grocery Outlet is resuming its expansion after a major restructuring earlier this year. The discount grocer plans to open 30 to 33 new stores in 2026, beginning with an Ontario Ranch, California location next week, followed by additional openings in Ramona, San Francisco, Clovis and Petaluma. The renewed growth comes after Grocery Outlet closed 36 […]
David Goodman | Jul 17, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Kroger abandons plans for 80 Florida stores

Kroger’s long-rumored push into Florida appears to be coming to an abrupt end. Reports indicate the grocer has scrapped plans for approximately 80 Harris Teeter stores across the state, including several planned upscale 65,000-square-foot locations. Only a previously announced Jacksonville store remains under construction. The move follows Kroger’s recent decision to shut down its Florida […]
David Goodman | Jul 08, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Wakefern Named Supermarket News 2026 Retailer of the Year

Wakefern Food Corp., the cooperative behind banners including ShopRite, The Fresh Grocer and Price Rite, has been named Supermarket News‘ 2026 Retailer of the Year. The recognition highlights Wakefern’s success in combining digital capabilities, loyalty programs, strong fresh offerings and community engagement with the local focus of its member-owned supermarkets. As the grocery industry becomes […]
David Goodman | Jul 01, 2026 |
Supermarket News

Kroger to Acquire Giant Eagle in $1.65 Billion Deal

In one of the biggest grocery transactions in recent years, The Kroger Co. has announced an agreement to acquire Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion. The deal includes $1.25 billion in cash and the assumption of approximately $400 million in liabilities and is expected to close in 2027, pending regulatory approvals. The acquisition significantly expands […]

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