Sam Silverstein

The top executives of the nation's largest publicly traded food retailers all scored multimillion-dollar pay packages last year, with Doug McMillon of Walmart atop the list.

The retailer, which will continue to allow customers to use points to defray the cost of gasoline, is making rewards redemption more flexible as it focuses on value under its new CEO.

A majority of states made inaccurate payments to beneficiaries in fiscal 2025 at a clip that could require them to pay part of the cost of benefits starting in 2027.

The chain’s latest Meijer Grocery supermarket, set to debut in August in Livonia, Michigan, will be the fifth location under the banner.

A majority of states made inaccurate payments to beneficiaries in fiscal 2025 and could be required to pay part of the cost of benefits starting in 2027.

Ahold Delhaize named a new CEO for its stateside division while King Kullen appointed its first female president and Sam’s Club’s chief experience officer departed.

The state follows Washington state in enacting legislation prohibiting a practice that lawmakers claim leads to food deserts.

Tim Steiner, who has led the U.K.-based automated fulfillment-technology supplier since 2000, will give up his position during its 2028 fiscal year and remain an advisor until 2029.

This story was originally published on Grocery Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Grocery Dive newsletter

More than two-thirds of food retailers polled by FMI in early 2026 said they employ the technology, compared with 47% a year ago.