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    Walmart CEO predicts grocery inflation will continue in early 2025

    The retailer also aims to grow sign-ups for Walmart+ after initially downplaying the membership program, Doug McMillon said at a Morgan Stanley event.

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    Holiday basket builders: 5 strategies to pursue growth in grocery this season

    Boost sales and basket size this holiday season with these innovative merchandising strategies.

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    Note from the Editor-in-Chief

    A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.

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    UNFI laying off 121 workers as it presses ahead with cost-cutting drive

    The grocery retailer and wholesaler intends to eliminate the roles amid plans to move its corporate headquarters to a new space in Providence, Rhode Island.

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    How 5 states are innovating SNAP

    From produce-buying incentives to in-app discounts, new pilots and programs aim to help people stretch their funds.

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    Kroger prepares to close out a bumpy 2024

    The grocer is finishing the year mired in uncertainty as its merger with Albertsons remains in question and it deals with challenges on multiple fronts.

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    Health-conscious shoppers offer $285B yearly lift to grocers, Dunnhumby finds

    These individuals care more about quality and less about price than other consumers, the research company said in a new report.

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    Ahold Delhaize delays move to cage-free eggs

    The grocer chain expects to fully transition to the more humane variety of the product in the U.S. by 2032 — seven years later than its previous target.

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    7 notable grocery executive changes from November

    Key C-suite moves last month included the arrival of new CFOs, a new CEO for Heritage Grocers and the announced departure of Kroger’s top merchant.

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    From olives to beef jerky: 4 innovative self-serve stations

    Grocers are moving beyond the traditional salad and soup bars by serving up creative build-your-own options for customers.

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    H-E-B bolstering Texas store fleet

    The chain recently started construction on two locations in the Dallas-Forth Worth region and unveiled plans for a new one in the greater Austin area.

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    How grocers are whipping up dessert sales for the holidays

    From twists on classic flavors to serving up a variety of recipes for baked goods, retailers are finding ways to make sweet treats stand out.

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    SNAP braces for cuts under Trump, policy analysts say

    Altering eligibility requirements and combating fraud are also likely to be top priorities under the new administration.

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    Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs

    Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.

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    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.

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    Kroger, Albertsons gained upper hand with Colorado workers through unlawful pact, lawsuit claims

    The union for the chains’ employees had a weaker hand in negotiating wages because Albertsons agreed not to poach its rival’s workers during a strike, a complaint alleges.

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    Heritage Grocers names Suzy Monford CEO

    Board members of the specialty Hispanic grocery chain say she will usher the company into its “next phase of growth.”

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    Circana names Kroger exec Stuart Aitken president and CEO

    Aitken, currently the grocer’s chief merchandising and marketing officer, will become the leader of the retail data analytics company on Jan. 1, 2025.

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    Kroger CMO Stuart Aitken to step down

    Aitken, who has served in the role since mid-2020, will remain with the company until the end of this year.

    Updated Nov. 22, 2024
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    Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA

    The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.

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    Philadelphia Whole Foods workers push for unionization

    Backed by UFCW Local 1776, employees at the store claim they do not receive a livable wage and are not fairly compensated.

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    Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving

    The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.

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    Redner’s Markets accuses frozen potato suppliers of price fixing

    The Pennsylvania grocery and c-store chain claims the potato companies worked together illegally to push up prices for their products.

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    DoorDash bolsters its grocery lineup

    The third-party e-commerce provider has added Stew Leonard’s, Fresh Encounter and three more grocers to its delivery roster.

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    Why shoppers are switching grocery stores for Thanksgiving

    More than half of consumers told FMI they will change where they buy food for the holiday this year.

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    Instacart orders first Super Bowl ad as its marketing evolution continues

    Sports marketing has been a focus for the grocery ordering platform since undergoing a brand refresh and appointing a new CMO a few years ago.