Progressive Grocer

For over 90 years, Progressive Grocer has been a leading source of information for the retail food sector, catering primarily to senior executives at corporate offices and key decision-makers in stores. It serves a wide range of readers, including chain supermarkets, local and regional independent grocers, supercenters, wholesalers, manufacturers, and other partners in the supply chain. Progressive Grocer is trusted for its in-depth, well-researched articles and timely news that matter. By keeping a close eye on the latest trends and developments in the grocery industry, Progressive Grocer is dedicated to its goal of staying ahead of the curve.

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Walmart’s Open Call 2025 Applications Now Live

3 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Marian Zboraj

Retailer offering entrepreneurs chance to pitch Walmart and Sam’s Club buyers with products made, grown or assembled in U.S. for a shot at national distribution Open Call is now expanding applications beyond shelf-ready products to include breakthrough innovations that support domestic manufacturing. Forty years since Walmart founder Sam Walton’s "Buy American" initiative, the retailer continues to open doors for U.S. products — and the innovations behind them.
Fred Meyer Expands Organic Recycling to All Stores Across Pacific Northwest

4 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Marian Zboraj

Divert helps grocer prevent food waste and increase food recovery efforts Fred Meyer is unlocking new opportunities for waste prevention. Fred Meyer, a subsidiary of The Kroger Co., and Divert Inc., a circular-economy company on a mission to prevent food from being wasted, have expanded their organics-recycling program to support the entire Fred Meyer store footprint across the Pacific Northwest. Since 2018, Divert and Fred Meyer have worked together to address the food waste crisis.
Price Rite to Open Store in Former Ollie’s Location

4 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Marian Zboraj

Waterbury, Conn., supermarket to open in Fall 2025 Price Rite Marketplace is coming to Waterbury, Conn., this fall. Price Rite Marketplace has revealed that it will open a new grocery store in Waterbury, Conn., in fall 2025. The new store will be located in the Waterbury Shopping Center at 881 Wolcott Street, occupying a 34,000-square-foot space that was formerly home to an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet.
Stater Bros. Opening New Supermarket in SoCal

4 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Marian Zboraj

Latest store located in Greenspot Crossings in Highland Stater Bros. is preparing for the the grand opening of its latest store, in the city of Highland, Calif. Advertisement - article continues belowStater Bros. Markets will hold a grand-opening celebration on Wednesday, June 25 for its latest store, in the city of Highland, Calif. The supermarket has been newly constructed from the ground up and anchors the Greenspot Crossings shopping center developed by TREH Partners.
Target at a Crossroads

5 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

The retailer navigates consumer spending shifts and political fallout Target has recommitted to providing a great in-store experience. Target is experiencing one of its most difficult times in recent memory. CEO Brian Cornell acknowledged in an internal email last month – subsequently published in Target’s hometown newspaper, the Star Tribune – that the company has had “a tough few months,” and cited silence from leadership that has created uncertainty among staff.
Lipton Teas Exec Named Top Women in Grocery's CPG Trailblazer

5 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

North America President Racquel Harris Mason shares her pioneering path to C-suite success, and how she keeps herself and her teams motivated by knowing her “why" A seasoned global business leader, Racquel Harris Mason built her career delivering results by inspiring engaged teams, profitably building businesses and developing collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Whole Foods Market Exec Named Top Women in Grocery's Retail Trailblazer

5 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

EVP of Growth and Development Christina Minardi discusses the formative experiences that led to her finding her “home” at the natural food retailer As the EVP of growth and development at Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market, Christina Minardi draws upon her experience and passion for innovation to oversee the company’s real estate, construction, store design and several strategic growth initiatives. As part of her role, Minardi leads all global real estate for Amazon, including Whole Foods.
Robot Revolution: How Automation Is Transforming Supermarkets

6 days ago | progressivegrocer.com | Gina Acosta

PG: Grocery stores operate in tight-margin environments. How does Avidbots help retailers justify the upfront investment in automation? FS: Again, our clients think about robots not as “nice-to-haves,” but instead as technology that can contribute to bolstering their bottom line. This is a cost-avoidance initiative – rather than a large upfront investment – in most scenarios we see.
Kroger Planning to Close 60 Stores as It Reports Q1 ID Sales Uptick

1 week ago | progressivegrocer.com | Bridget Goldschmidt

Grocer to shutter locations across the country over next 18 months Over the next 18 months, about 60 Kroger stores across the country are slated to close. In reporting its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025 ended May 24, The Kroger Co. disclosed the planned closing of about 60 of its stores across the country over the next 18 months.
Walmart Offers Personalized Nutrition to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid Members

1 week ago | progressivegrocer.com | Marian Zboraj

Retailer joins forces with Soda Health to help shoppers navigate food choices and lifestyle changes Walmart is collaborating with Soda Health to offer access to groceries that align with shoppers’ wellness goals. America’s largest retailer, Walmart, has teamed with Soda Health, a health technology company focused on smarter health benefits administration, to launch the Walmart Everyday Health Signals program to select Medicare Advantage and Medicaid members.