Grocery news and trends

Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July
Consumer Insights // July 28, 2026

Concerns about the price of food and groceries contributed to a decline in consumer confidence in July, according to The Conference Board. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

$349 Billion Could Move Through a Much Smarter Checkout
Retail // July 28, 2026

A good offer can lose its value when the shopper never sees it. That problem gets expensive fast when the missed moment happens at checkout. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing and Freezes Digital Shelf Labels
Legal & Regulation // July 23, 2026

Surveillance pricing is now banned in New Jersey, and new electronic shelf labels are under a one-year moratorium. 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...

Albertsons Cuts Sales Forecast as Grocery Shoppers Cut Back
Earnings // July 23, 2026

Grocery chain Albertsons is predicting slightly weaker sales amid more cautious lower-income consumer spending. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Retail Stores Are Becoming Financial Destinations

July 23, 2026
Watch more: How Stores Became the New Front Door for Everyday Money Movement 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 […]

Consumers Keep Fun in the Household Ledger

June 16, 2026
The cutback economy is proving less about consumer retreat than consumer prioritization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Digital Shift Gives Amazon 27% Edge in Discretionary Spend

June 09, 2026
As shoppers put more of their budgets toward essentials, Amazon and Walmart are starting to play more distinct roles in American retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

The Cutback Economy Spares Pets, Streaming and Dinner Out

June 01, 2026
Gas hit $4.56 a gallon heading into Memorial Day weekend. That was up more than $1.50 from where it was before the Iran war in late February. Get the Full...

Quick Reads
Albertsons Lets Safeway Customers Shop Using ChatGPT

August 05, 2026
Grocery conglomerate Albertsons says customers at its Safeway stores can now shop using OpenAI’s ChatGPT. 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 from PYMNTS and […]

Grocery Bills Drag Down Consumer Confidence in July

July 28, 2026
Concerns about the price of food and groceries contributed to a decline in consumer confidence in July, according to The Conference Board. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

New Jersey Bans Surveillance Pricing and Freezes Digital Shelf Labels

July 23, 2026
Surveillance pricing is now banned in New Jersey, and new electronic shelf labels are under a one-year moratorium. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Albertsons Cuts Sales Forecast as Grocery Shoppers Cut Back

July 23, 2026
Grocery chain Albertsons is predicting slightly weaker sales amid more cautious lower-income consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...