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Grocery Prices Dip in September as Energy Costs Threaten New Inflation

Grocery prices dipped in September, but rising energy costs threaten renewed food inflation and added pressure on supermarket margins.

Kroger Layoffs: 3,000 Corporate Jobs to Be Cut as AI Reshapes Operations

Kroger layoffs will eliminate 3,000 corporate jobs over three years as the grocer restructures operations and expands its use of AI technology.

EU Grocery Cyberattack: Refrigerators Disrupted at Hundreds of Supermarkets

An EU grocery cyberattack hits refrigeration at hundreds of French supermarkets, causing losses and raising concerns about security risks.

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Grocery Labor Cuts Could Cost Retailers More Than They Save

Grocery labor cuts may save money, but empty shelves, longer checkout lines and declining service can drive valuable shoppers elsewhere.

What Costco, H-E-B, Wegmans and Publix Understand About Shoppers

Costco, H-E-B, Wegmans and Publix take different approaches to supermarket customer experience. Here's what their success can teach us...

Fiber Is Having Its Protein Moment

Fiber is gaining momentum as shoppers prioritize gut health, giving grocers new opportunities across fresh, CPG, wellness and private label.