Grocery news and trends

Inflation Makes Cash Flow the New Consumer Stress Point
Economy // May 12, 2026

Inflation accelerated again in April, intensifying pressure on consumers who were already struggling to keep pace with rising costs for food, housing and healthcare. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Instacart’s Data Advantage Is Now a Personal Shopper
Earnings // May 06, 2026

A decade of grocery data sits under Instacart’s platform, and the company is now turning it into an artificial intelligence system that plans meals, builds your basket and predicts what shoppers forgot. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Amazon Weighs Merging AI Chat Into Its Main Search Bar
Amazon // May 05, 2026

Amazon has kept its Rufus AI shopping assistant largely separate from its main search bar since the tool’s 2024 launch. The company is now leaving the door open to changing that. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Amazon Opens Fresh Grocery Deliveries to Business Customers
Amazon // May 05, 2026

Amazon has begun offering same-day delivery of perishable groceries to its business customers. 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...

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Inflation Makes Cash Flow the New Consumer Stress Point

May 12, 2026
Inflation accelerated again in April, intensifying pressure on consumers who were already struggling to keep pace with rising costs for food, housing and healthcare. 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 […]

Only 25% of Consumers Say Their Cost-Cutting Plans Still Work

April 30, 2026
The clearest sign of consumer strain may not be what households are cutting, but how many different ways they are trying to keep up. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Amazon and Walmart Are Now Chasing the Same Shopper

April 10, 2026
Imagine buying a high-amp car battery, a crocheted purse and a bag of fresh groceries all in one go without thinking twice about where to shop. That’s the line Amazon...

Walmart Draws a Line Between Smart Markdowns and Dynamic Pricing

March 19, 2026
Retailers today are operating under intense margin pressure from multiple directions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Instacart Upgrades Fulfillment and Picking Options for Grocers

May 12, 2026
Instacart has introduced what it calls two major updates to its fulfillment platform. 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 […]

Amazon Weighs Merging AI Chat Into Its Main Search Bar

May 05, 2026
Amazon has kept its Rufus AI shopping assistant largely separate from its main search bar since the tool’s 2024 launch. The company is now leaving the door open to changing...

Amazon Opens Fresh Grocery Deliveries to Business Customers

May 05, 2026
Amazon has begun offering same-day delivery of perishable groceries to its business customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Uber Eats Helps Ahold Delhaize Expand Grocery Delivery

May 04, 2026
Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize has expanded its delivery partnership with Uber Eats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...