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EPA deregulation push raises numerous questions for grocers
While trade groups praised the agency saying it will reconsider a rule impacting refrigerant requirements, experts say the announcement is confusing and may not have much impact.
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Younger shoppers are shaking up produce aisles
With a third of shoppers discovering fruits and vegetables on social media, grocers should change up their merchandising tactics to stand out, FMI — The Food Industry Association suggested.
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Battle of the bots: Kroger pilots autonomous inventory scanning robots
The grocer is testing aisle-scanning bots from two different tech firms as it looks to improve inventory management.
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OpinionHow grocers can put the cool in frozen food
Retailers and brands can adopt merchandising tactics like upcycling and education campaigns to show reluctant consumers the value of frozen products, writes Dr. Sophie Attwood of Behavior Global.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: The ghost of Kroger-Albertsons merger haunts the c-store industry
As the owner of 7-Eleven considers a potential deal with fellow titan Couche-Tard, its executives say the failed supermarket combination is a “cautionary tale” about store divestment strategy.
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Grocery prices hold steady as overall inflation declines
Food-at-home prices rose at a 1.9% annual clip in February, well above the pace just a few months ago
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Walmart says it’s unlikely to meet 2025 plastic, recycling targets
This admission follows the retailer noting at the end of last year it would miss 2025 and 2030 greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
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Kroger launches e-commerce business unit
Yael Cosset will head the new team as executive vice president and chief digital officer, the grocer announced Tuesday.
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How Sprouts optimized its store selection process
The new model, which prioritizes local over operational expertise, is showing strong results so far, executives said during a Bank of America conference.
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Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams
Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.
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Grocers see record-high 80M households buy groceries online in February
Aggressive promotions and membership strategies have fueled a sharp increase in e-commerce shopping, particularly delivery, according to Brick Meets Click and Mercatus.
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UNFI sees sales rise as efficiency improves
The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s net sales were up by 5% during Q2, driven by its natural products business, while its net loss narrowed.
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Grocery inflation is poised to rise in 2025, experts say
A few categories, like eggs, beef and sweets, are having an outsized impact even as prices for most foods hold steady, according to analysts.
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Krasdale Foods’ longtime CEO dies at 94
Charles A. Krasne, only the second CEO in the company’s history, died last week.
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The Fresh Market opens first-ever alcohol outlet
Located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the 7,000-square-foot store allows the grocer to offer a large selection of beer, wine and liquor all under one roof.
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What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US
Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.
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Stater Bros CEO blames inflation for recent layoffs
The Southern California grocery chain laid off more than 60 store workers as a cost reduction effort to avoid raising food prices for consumers.
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Kroger posts mixed Q4 results as it begins search for new CEO
The company plans to consider internal and external candidates to replace former chief executive Rodney McMullen, Chairman and interim CEO Ronald Sargent told investors Thursday.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Exits of Kroger and Albertsons chiefs tell a tale of two grocers
Rodney McMullen and Vivek Sankaran tried mightily to bring their companies together. Now they’re leaving behind retailers on sharply different paths.
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Club retailers chart ambitious growth plans
Costco and BJ’s each have their sights set on opening a slew of new locations, including BJ’s first in Texas.
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Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods
Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2. FMI praised the move.
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Instacart steps up AI deployments
The technology company aims to use AI to scan shelves, with plans to test the capability on videos taken by workers and from its Caper Carts.
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Dollar Tree names new CFO
Stewart Glendinning, former CEO of apparel retailer Express, first came to the company in January to lead a review of strategic alternatives for the Family Dollar banner.
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Whole Foods discontinues reusable bag credit after 17 years
The specialty grocer will no longer offer shoppers who bring in their own bags a 10-cent credit.
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Target heats up its grocery assortment
The retailer plans to add hundreds of private label items in 2025 and collaborate with well-known chefs on store brand products.
