Large Chains

From Amazon’s redesigned Dash Carts at Whole Foods to Walmart’s nationwide ESL rollout, automation has reached a tipping point in the grocery channel.

Former Walmart U.S. CEO most recently led transformation at Air New Zealand.

P2PI's retailer profiles are updated and added to regularly with e-commerce news, retail media developments, growth plans and more. Here is a sampling of recent activity — which is updated biweekly.

Target, BJ's Wholesale Club, Amazon and others revealed plans to expand store footprints and build up in-store experiences last month.

Sobeys' parent company will continue the service in Ontario and Quebec, and team with third-party partners such as DoorDash to keep e-commerce services intact in Western Canada.

The e-commerce giant will convert select locations to Whole Foods, while expanding grocery delivery and new convenience formats.

The manufacturers' cross-merchandising and retail media collaboration will return after a successful debut.

The program currently offers two courses tailored to the Canadian market.

The discount grocer plans more than 180 new stores by the end of 2026 as well as supply chain and digital upgrades.

Walmart, Amazon, Walgreens and others shared retail media-related advancements and news during the month.