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The Friday Checkout: Distributor disruption signals an evolving industry
C&S’s deal for SpartanNash and UNFI's cybersecurity incident underscore grocers’ reliance on wholesalers whose own businesses are rapidly transforming.
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Instacart amping up rewards programs for gig workers
The grocery technology company announced updates to its Cart Star shopper rewards as well as plans for an all-new Instacart Shopper Rewards Card.
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How The Fresh Market and Lidl are striving to stay relevant with shoppers
The grocers are both exploring ways to balance technology, service and surprise as they look to stand out, executives said during an online panel session.
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Why spotlighting private brands should remain a top priority for grocers
Shoppers are more loyal than ever to store brands, but grocers need to continue to find ways to underscore their value proposition to compete with club and mass retailers, according to a report from FMI and Circana.
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Weis opens first new store in 3 years
While the grocer announced plans over a year ago to reignite store openings, labor and supply chain disruptions persist.
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Mapping C&S and SpartanNash’s combined footprint
The grocery distributors each have a strong presence in different regions, providing them with a more comprehensive national footprint if they're able to combine.
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Screenshot: C&S Wholesale Grocers/YouTube
ColumnNumber Sense: C&S’s planned acquisition of SpartanNash could mean smooth scaling for the distributors
The companies’ distribution and retail operations have relatively little overlap, suggesting they should have an easy path to regulatory approval.
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Ahold Delhaize USA taps Food Lion executive as CFO
Jason Wilson, formerly senior vice president of finance for the grocery chain, will focus on expanding Ahold Delhaize USA’s omnichannel operations in addition to overseeing its financial activities.
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How Sam’s Club sees fresh food, digital tools fueling its ambitious growth plans
Walmart-owned club retailer is enhancing the shopping experience with sushi, automated receipt checks and a new app platform, its CFO said at a conference.
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C&S to acquire SpartanNash in $1.77B deal
The combined company will run almost 60 distribution centers and own more than 200 grocery stores.
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How one grocer is succeeding with in-store restaurants
While many retailers have struggled to make money with on-site eateries, Town & Country Market’s integrated approach is lifting sales throughout the store.
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Walmart CFO talks private brand, delivery growth
“Bettergoods has been a big success story for us,” John David Rainey said at a recent conference.
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Kroger looks to cut costs as it chases growth
The company plans to close 60 underperforming stores by the end of 2026 as it refocuses on its core business and high-return opportunities.
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The Friday Checkout: Senate Republicans propose their own SNAP changes
The modifications are "more measured and practical" compared with the House's bill, the NGA said in a statement.
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Lawmaker queries retailers in probe of link between tariffs and grocery prices
Sen. Maggie Hassan has asked Kroger, Walmart, Costco and others for information about how newly increased levies on imported steel and aluminum could affect their operations.
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Grocery Outlet’s CMO wants to challenge people’s perception of the discounter
The grocer wants customers to know that its value goes beyond just offering bargains, with private label and a unique assortment as key levers.
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How the cyberattack against UNFI affected 4 independent grocers
The distributor said it is still relying on manual processes to fulfill orders as it works to bring its systems back online after an intrusion earlier this month.
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Amazon Prime members prefer Walmart for online grocery shopping, research shows
About 60% of surveyed online grocery shoppers who subscribe to the service bought groceries from Walmart during the 12 months ahead of an April poll by Coresight Research.
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Harris Teeter announces store renovations in South Carolina
The Kroger-owned grocer has already remodeled four stores in the Charleston area and plans to revamp eight more.
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H-E-B pilots autonomous vehicle delivery in Austin
The robots ferry products from one store in the city to customers who live roughly one mile away.
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Bernie Sanders urges UNFI to negotiate a ‘fair contract’ with Cub Foods workers
The Vermont senator wrote letters to UNFI as well as two grocery operators regarding ongoing contract negotiations with Minneapolis grocery workers.
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How Sprouts’ focus on its target customers fuels growth
On the cusp of launching its first loyalty program, the specialty grocer is also moving ahead with ambitious store expansion plans and bulking up supply chain capabilities.
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The Friday Checkout: Amazon taps Whole Foods leadership for grocery growth — finally
With a newly restructured grocery executive team that has Whole Foods’ CEO at the helm, Amazon is gunning for grocery success. But why didn’t it bring in the specialty grocer sooner?
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Walmart survival guide for grocers
In this three-part series, Grocery Dive uses expert insights and market share data to explore the mass retailer’s impact on the grocery segment and how supermarkets can stand out.
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How Price Chopper/Market 32 dialed up its summer promotion
The grocer’s seasonal campaign includes a digital carnival-style wheel to give loyalty members the chance to win hundreds of points.