The Friday Checkout: Smile! Walmart has you on camera.

Selected store workers for the retailer are wearing body cameras as part of a new security pilot. But what the cameras are really watching remains unclear. 

Grocery Outlet names new CFO

Christopher Miller, who was previously CFO of distributor Shamrock Foods Company, will assume the top finance role at the discounter in early January.

Sizing up 2024: A look back at our top grocery forecasts

Grocery Dive predicted that food retailers would focus on refining omnichannel, boosting e-commerce and ramping up in-store experiences. So how’d we do?

Albertsons retail media pioneer leaves for Uber

The grocer named an interim head following the departure of Kristi Argyilan, who led Albertsons Media Collective since its inception four years ago.

5 lessons for grocers from the Kroger-Albertsons saga

The companies’ failed merger is a stark reminder of the risks food retailers face as they position themselves in a rapidly changing market, analysts said.

Stop & Shop appoints new chief merchant

Lee Nicholson will assume the role in early 2025 as the Northeastern grocery chain continues its efforts to rebuild its performance.

Top grocery M&A deals of 2024

Despite Kroger and Albertsons hogging headlines with their mega-merger, a number of regional players also combined.

Walmart tests in-store body cameras for employees

The retailer is embarking on the pilot program in the name of safety. But one industry advocacy group says higher staffing and improved safety training and protocols are needed.

The Fresh Market ushers in new tech suite

The partnership with VusionGroup will equip the grocer’s stores with new ESLs and inventory management tools.

Albertsons says Kroger had ‘buyer’s remorse’

“Kroger’s conduct created frustration and distrust among regulators … and ultimately caused an unprecedented litigation onslaught,” Albertsons claims in a newly unsealed lawsuit.

Top grocery CEO moves of 2024

Executive shuffling this past year largely impacted regional and specialty supermarkets.

Regional grocer expands digital promotions

Mississippi chain Roberts Company Inc. has linked up with rewards technology company Upside.

Number Sense: Amazon Fresh’s pricing strategy doesn’t compute

The chain’s new store in Gaithersburg, Maryland, beckons customers with a modern atmosphere and plenty of value-focused messaging, but how it decides what to charge is something of a mystery.

Costco records a brisk Q1 as it sees strong interest in groceries

The club retailer’s U.S. same-store sales excluding fuel were up 7.2% in its latest quarter — the highest level for that figure in two years.

Instacart says restaurant delivery is good for its grocery business

The Uber Eats partnership aims to fuel engagement with its app and boost online grocery spending, Instacart CFO Emily Reuter said at a Nasdaq event.

The Friday Checkout: What will rise from the ashes of the Kroger-Albertsons tie-up?

The spectacular flameout of the grocers’ merger plan has created the conditions for a tantalizing round of M&A activity in the months to come.

Ahold Delhaize names new Food Lion president

Greg Finchum, the banner’s executive vice president of retail operations, will assume the top role in May 2025.

Updated Dec. 13, 2024

Pardon the Disruption: 5 takeaways from the latest twists in the Kroger-Albertsons saga

After two courts struck down the merger, the grocers turned against each other, opening a stunning new chapter.

Whole Foods debuts 3 new stores in one week

Since introducing its first small-format concept store in New York City in September, the grocer has opened five full-size locations across the U.S.

Amazon’s top grocery moves in 2024

From digital updates to reigniting Amazon Fresh store openings, the e-tailer giant continued to push ahead with its grocery strategy.

Kroger and Albertsons look ahead after merger deal collapses

The grocers both signaled that they are in strong financial shape and said they would devote billions of dollars to repurchase shares from investors.

Kroger and Albertsons’ alleged collusion in Colorado remains a focus for state’s AG

The state’s top law enforcement officer is awaiting a ruling over his suit claiming the grocers illegally cooperated during a 2022 King Soopers strike.

Hy-Vee adds more than 10,000 in-store screens

The grocery chain linked with Grocery TV to power the screens across more than 400 locations, bolstering the grocer’s in-store retail media network.

Albertsons sues Kroger over failed merger

Albertsons has terminated the companies’ merger agreement, alleging Kroger did not offer an adequate divestiture package and repeatedly ignored regulators’ concerns.

Grocery e-commerce sales continue to soar

Digital sales reached nearly $10 billion in November, with all three fulfillment methods posting year-over-year increases.