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Albertsons lays off Safeway corporate staffers in California
The grocer is eliminating over 150 positions at two facilities in the state as part of its ongoing drive to reduce costs, according to regulatory filings.
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Costco’s ‘voice’: The long goodbye
Richard Galanti retired from the warehouse club on Jan. 30, after pivoting to an advisory role following his departure from the CFO seat he held for roughly four decades.
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Walmart cuts some corporate jobs, will close North Carolina office
The retailer is asking some of its employees to relocate to offices in Arkansas or California as it works to return more staff to in-person teams.
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Whole Foods looks to overturn union election results from Philadelphia store
The specialty grocer filed objections to the NLRB claiming the UFCW Local 1776 “illegally interfered” with its staffers’ “fair right to vote.”
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How Save A Lot plans to continue its growth momentum
The discounter laid the groundwork last year for key initiatives in 2025 such as a loyalty program and new store formats, Chief Operating Officer Bill Mayo said.
Updated Feb. 4, 2025 -
Kroger restores ties with Express Scripts
The grocery chain has elected to work again with the pharmacy benefits manager after deciding in late 2022 to end their prior contract.
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Grocers face challenges as tariff situation remains fluid
A central issue for retailers is that shoppers are unlikely to distinguish between levies on imported goods and other factors that could affect prices, one food economist said.
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Kraft Heinz reintroduces Capri Sun bottles, but won’t replace juice pouches
The 12-ounce container, the equivalent of two pouches, will be sold at convenience stores, grocery stores and vending machines.
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More than 90% of grocery shoppers are omnichannel
With a majority of U.S. households engaged in some form of omnichannel shopping, food presents the biggest e-commerce opportunity, according to a recent FMI and NielsenIQ report.
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7 notable grocery executive changes from January
Grocery Outlet tapped The Fresh Market’s CEO to lead its business and Whole Foods’ CEO will now also oversee Amazon’s entire grocery segment.
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King Soopers workers approve strike
The times, dates and locations for the planned labor action by employees for the Kroger-owned chain in Colorado have not yet been set.
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Grocery spending holds steady as people devote money to other priorities
The typical consumer spent 6.6% of their income on food in 2024, the same level as in 2019, according to Kearney’s latest Consumer Stress Index.
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The Friday Checkout: Unions enjoyed strong support under Joe Biden. Donald Trump might have other ideas.
The new president quickly fired the NLRB’s general counsel and one of its members, hamstringing the agency and leaving its support for organized labor in doubt.
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What’s ahead for grocers in 2025?
As consumers continue to worry about food prices, retailers will be focused on battling discounters, sharpening their value propositions and keeping up with evolving health and wellness needs.
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Sprouts focuses on Florida to bolster East Coast presence
The specialty grocer plans to open multiple new stores in the Sunshine State as a key part of its 2025 growth strategy.
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QFC names new president
Brent Stewart, who assumed the role in December, joined the Kroger-owned supermarket chain in 1990 and most recently served as its vice president of merchandising.
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Walmart Canada to invest $4.5B in stores, supply chain over the next 5 years
As part of the initiative, the retailer plans to open a distribution center in the spring and five supercenters by 2027.
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What Trump’s arrival could mean for the grocery industry
The new president plans to impose steep tariffs on imports and has shaken up federal agencies that handle merger reviews and labor relations.
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Top grocery trade shows in 2025
From retail industry shows to category-specific events, here’s a look at the key grocery conferences happening this year.
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Raley’s appoints new president of operating division
The grocer also named a new vice president of store operations, marking four c-suite executive changes in just three days.
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Target ends some DEI initiatives, reiterates commitment to belonging and inclusion
Chief Community Impact and Equity Officer Kiera Fernandez cited “the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape.”
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Giant Food expands price reductions to more products
After lowering the cost of private label items for the last nine months, the chain said it is now doing the same for store- and name-brand perishables.
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Deep Dive
Albertsons needs to move fast as it looks to regroup, experts say
“If we don’t see any significant sales momentum by 2026, then people will be raising some red flags,” one analyst said.
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Egg prices could break more records in 2025
The USDA expects consumer costs to rise another 20% this year as bird flu devastates commercial flocks.
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Whole Foods workers in Philadelphia vote to form 1st union for the chain
The unionization vote comes despite a “barrage of union-busting techniques, intimidation, threats, coercion” and wrongful firings, UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell Young IV said in an interview.
Updated Jan. 28, 2025