The grocery industry is on the precipice of even more change. After several years of weathering rapid-fire disruptions — the COVID-19 pandemic, high food inflation and SNAP policy changes, to name just a few — grocers are now facing a much different consumer and operational landscape. Instead, the company is shifting its focus to its grocery delivery offerings as well as continuing to innovate with Whole Foods Market. A continued rise in consumer demand for multicultural cuisine is not only fueling the growth of chains like H Mart and 99 Ranch, but also providing traditional grocers a prime opportunity to make their assortments more relevant to the communities they serve. Below are three in-depth stories looking at what the grocery industry should keep an eye on throughout 2026.