Groceries news and trends

Affordability Rewrites the Household Balance Sheet
Economy // December 19, 2025

Rising prices are reshaping not just household budgets but the financial relationship between generations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Instacart AI Pricing Tool Faces FTC Investigation
Regulation // December 18, 2025

Federal regulators are reportedly seeking information about Instacart’s artificial intelligence (AI) pricing tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Airbnb Experiments With Instacart Grocery Deliveries to Guests
Partnerships // November 12, 2025

Airbnb is reportedly testing a service that lets guests order groceries from Instacart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

DoorDash Extends Kroger Partnership to 2,700 New Stores
Partnerships // September 29, 2025

DoorDash is expanding its partnership with grocery chain Kroger to 2,700 new stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

Interviews & Exclusives
75% of Consumers Say Inflation Coping Strategies Aren’t Working

March 17, 2026
Young consumers in the United States are doing more than ever to stay afloat, but new data shows that effort alone is no longer restoring their sense of control. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Affordability Rewrites the Household Balance Sheet

December 19, 2025
Rising prices are reshaping not just household budgets but the financial relationship between generations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Inflation Is Down. Will Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Notice?

August 14, 2024
Inflation is at a multiyear low, according to July’s Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Department of Labor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Buoyant Grocery Spend Sharpens Online, Offline Battle Lines Between Walmart and Amazon

September 15, 2023
The latest official data from the United States government gives a nod to the fact that U.S. consumer spending on grocery products remains buoyant. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
Instacart AI Pricing Tool Faces FTC Investigation

December 18, 2025
Federal regulators are reportedly seeking information about Instacart’s artificial intelligence (AI) pricing tool. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Airbnb Experiments With Instacart Grocery Deliveries to Guests

November 12, 2025
Airbnb is reportedly testing a service that lets guests order groceries from Instacart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

DoorDash Extends Kroger Partnership to 2,700 New Stores

September 29, 2025
DoorDash is expanding its partnership with grocery chain Kroger to 2,700 new stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Instacart Teams With POS Firms to Advance Smart Cart Usage

January 13, 2025
Instacart has teamed with two point-of-sale (POS) providers to promote smart cart usage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...