UK retailers ordered to halt disposable barbecue sales
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UK retailers ordered to halt disposable barbecue sales

UK retailers ordered to halt disposable barbecue sales to reduce wildfire risks amid extreme heat and drought. Find out the…

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 21, 2026 • 3 min read
Food inflation falls to five year low
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Food inflation falls to five year low

Food inflation falls to five year low at 1.3% in July, driven by decrease in meat prices and vegetable costs,…

Lena Becker • Category Sweeps • August 20, 2026 • 3 min read
Albertsons hires former Fresh Market executive as chief marketing officer
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Albertsons hires former Fresh Market executive as chief marketing officer

Albertsons hires former Fresh Market executive Emily Turner as new chief marketing officer to reinvigorate performance and customer loyalty.

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • August 19, 2026 • 2 min read
UNFI to sell three Cub grocery locations
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UNFI to sell three Cub grocery locations

UNFI sells three Cub grocery locations in Minnesota to franchise partner Jerry’s Enterprises to strengthen operations and local presence.

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 18, 2026 • 2 min read
Congress debates defining ultraprocessed foods
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Congress debates defining ultraprocessed foods

Congress debates defining ultraprocessed foods as FDA delays final rule. Learn about GRAS transparency and the push for clearer food…

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 17, 2026 • 3 min read
Grocery Outlet’s value image improves with shoppers CEO
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Grocery Outlet’s value image improves with shoppers CEO

Grocery Outlet's value image improves with shoppers as CEO Jason Potter reports strengthened financial results and net sales growth, including…

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • August 16, 2026 • 2 min read
Kroger Taps New Ecommerce Leader
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Kroger Taps New Ecommerce Leader

Kroger appoints new ecommerce leader to tackle costly online delivery operation with ecommerce expertise.

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 15, 2026 • 3 min read
Schnucks enhances digital tools for shoppers
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Schnucks enhances digital tools for shoppers

Schnucks digital tools now feature an AI assistant and interactive ads designed to help shoppers easily plan and purchase their…

Lena Becker • Deal Velocity • August 14, 2026 • 3 min read
Shoppers Tell Grocers Why They Shop
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Shoppers Tell Grocers Why They Shop

Shoppers are telling grocers why they buy, changing retail strategies from loyalty cards to detailed prompts. Discover how conversations are…

Lena Becker • Price Drops • August 13, 2026 • 3 min read
Kroger taps Walmart veteran to lead e-commerce
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Kroger taps Walmart veteran to lead e-commerce

Kroger appoints a Walmart veteran to boost e-commerce growth, strengthening its digital sales strategy with expert leadership.

Lena Becker • Marketplace Pulse • August 12, 2026 • 2 min read