Food Commodities Are Getting Cheaper—Unlike Grocery Bills

Market Goods Prices come down, but higher energy costs and production concerns are driving up costs…

Kroger CEO Says Food Inflation Beginning to Ease

Business revenue Supermarket operator removes annual guidance and says inflation is slowing in fresh food categories

Kroger Needs to Up Its E-Commerce Game

The company’s proposed merger with Albertsons, even if approved, won’t necessarily supercharge its digital business.

Kroger, Albertsons Expected to Defend Grocery Merger at Senate Hearing

CEOs of the companies may face questions about how the proposed $20 billion deal will affect…

Restaurants, Grocery Stores Battle Over Consumers’ Stretched Dollars

Supermarket chains are carrying more low-price staples and promoting prepared food while Wendy’s, Papa John’s promote…

Amazon’s Customer Satisfaction Slips With Shoppers

Business Research shows decline in user satisfaction at the e-commerce empire, and analysts see link to…

More Self-Checkout Is Coming, No Matter How Much You Hate It

The self-checkout line can drive shoppers nuts, from frustrations looking up produce to accidental double-scans.  In…

Inflation Infighting: Honey, Do We Really Need Those Pine Nuts?

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Stock Futures Rise Ahead of Inflation Data

U.S. stock futures inched higher ahead of fresh inflation data that could help determine the speed…

U.S. Heat Wave Hits Supermarkets’ Produce Sections

High temperatures in the Western U.S. are hitting the produce industry, damaging crops, shrinking shipments and…