Federal Review Intensifies Over Retail Pricing Practices
Deal Velocity
Federal Review Intensifies Over Retail Pricing Practices

Retail pricing practices face intense federal review as AI surveillance use by grocery stores sparks Senate scrutiny, highlighting potential consumer…

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • August 8, 2026 • 3 min read
Grocers Rethink Beverage Aisle Organization
Marketplace Pulse
Grocers Rethink Beverage Aisle Organization

Grocers are rethinking beverage aisle organization due to changing consumer priorities and slowing category growth in beverage sales.

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 7, 2026 • 3 min read
Save A Lot expands with second Hispanic-focused store
Category Sweeps
Save A Lot expands with second Hispanic-focused store

Save A Lot expands its Hispanic-focused stores with a new St. Louis location offering culturally tailored products and Spanish promotions.

Lena Becker • Category Sweeps • August 6, 2026 • 2 min read
Ahold Delhaize sales growth slows down
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Ahold Delhaize sales growth slows down

Ahold Delhaize USA experiences slowdown in sales growth despite strong online grocery segment performance with double-digit expansion.

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 6, 2026 • 2 min read
PCC shuts down culinary education program
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PCC shuts down culinary education program

Culinary education program at PCC Community Markets ends after 40 years of losses, with classes shutting down on Aug. 28…

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 5, 2026 • 2 min read
Global‑seasoned CEOs boost grocery chains’ competitiveness
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Global‑seasoned CEOs boost grocery chains’ competitiveness

Global CEOs are giving U.S. grocery chains a competitive edge by modernizing operations and expanding customer appeal, boosting profitability and…

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 5, 2026 • 2 min read
Publix Sales Growth Slows Down
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Publix Sales Growth Slows Down

Publix sales growth slows to 1% in Q2 as comparable-store sales slip. Read the latest on the Florida grocer's retail…

Lena Becker • Seller Rankings • August 4, 2026 • 2 min read
Lidl US launches employee discount program
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Lidl US launches employee discount program

Lidl employee discount program gives staff a permanent 10% price cut that stacks with the new loyalty offers, boosting savings…

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 4, 2026 • 2 min read
Top Grocery Executives Change Jobs in July
Price Drops
Top Grocery Executives Change Jobs in July

Top grocery executives change jobs in July with major leadership shifts at Albertsons and Walmart. See who's retiring and moving…

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 3, 2026 • 3 min read
Albertsons’ Performance Highlights Four Key Takeaways
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Albertsons’ Performance Highlights Four Key Takeaways

Albertsons performance shows flat sales and slower comparable‑store growth, yet digital sales become profitable for the first time, altering its…

Lena Becker • Seller Rankings • August 3, 2026 • 2 min read