Corporate Operations


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    Amazon Fresh turns up the volume on low prices

    Visits to locations on both coasts show the supermarket chain is trying to set itself apart with eye-catchingly low prices — and abundant signage to make sure shoppers notice.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Krasdale Foods names VP of finance

    The family-owned grocery company has also promoted a long-time employee to general manager of warehouse operations.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Grocery loyalty

    Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

    By Grocery Dive staff
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    What went wrong at Target?

    The mass merchant is looking to turn around falling sales and declining customer sentiment. But first, it needs to diagnose its own problems.

    By Dani James • June 3, 2025
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    6 key grocery executive changes from May

    From Aldi U.S. naming a new chief executive to Market Basket’s board placing its CEO on paid leave, last month saw several significant C-suite shifts.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • June 3, 2025
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    SpartanNash shakes up corporate staff

    The company has cut an unspecified number of positions in addition to reassigning and promoting workers, a spokesperson said.

    By June 2, 2025
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    Misfits Market acquires regional sustainable e-grocer

    This latest deal continues Misfits’ efforts to acquire similar businesses and expand its operations.

    By June 2, 2025
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    The Friday Checkout: Could Market Basket have another boycott on its hands?

    Rising sentiment in favor of CEO Arthur T. Demoulas underscores the tricky timing of his suspension and just how much shoppers can love a grocer.

    By Grocery Dive Staff • May 30, 2025
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    Aldi US names new CEO

    Chief Operating Officer Atty McGrath will step into the role currently held by Jason Hart, who is becoming group COO of Aldi South in Austria.

    By , Updated May 30, 2025
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    C&S ventures into international supply chain market with new partnership

    The wholesaler has started working with Atlantic Grocery Supply to distribute groceries to retailers in the Caribbean as well as Central and South America.

    By May 30, 2025
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    Mondelēz sues Aldi over private label packaging that ‘blatantly copies’ Oreo and Chips Ahoy!

    The snack giant alleges packaging on seven products could “deceive and confuse consumers” and “irreparably harm” its image.

    By Christopher Doering • May 29, 2025
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    Market Basket CEO placed on leave as company board launches probe

    The grocer’s executive committee says it’s investigating claims that Arthur T. Demoulas planned to stage a work stoppage, while Demoulas claims the move is a cover for a “hostile takeover.”

    By May 29, 2025
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    Lowes Foods to open 2 stores in North Carolina

    The grocery chain also plans to put its brand on an existing Kj’s Market in South Carolina that is owned by Alex Lee, parent of both banners.

    By May 28, 2025
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    Walgreens rekindles micro-fulfillment center strategy

    The pharmacy retailer added a 12th automated facility to its network while touting improved performance and shipped volumes.

    By Philip Neuffer • May 28, 2025
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    Instacart names chief business officer as next CEO

    Chris Rogers will step into the top role in August after six years at the grocery technology company.

    By May 28, 2025
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    FreshDirect ventures into physical retail

    The e-grocer has opened a temporary brick-and-mortar location in the resort town of Southampton, New York.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Coborn’s names new president

    Emily Coborn Wright’s promotion places a fifth-generation leader in the top role at the regional grocer.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Walmart cuts 1,500 jobs in US retail, global tech teams

    The retailer said it is slashing some roles and adding others in an effort to become more agile and innovative.

    By Daphne Howland • May 22, 2025
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    Trader Joe’s claims top spot in corporate reputation rankings

    Costco ascended to No. 5 in the latest Axios Harris Poll 100 while Aldi and Kroger both lost ground in the annual examination of how consumers view the nation’s best-known brands.

    By May 22, 2025
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    Target’s Q1 earnings disappoint amid battle with tariffs, consumer backlash

    The mass retailer lowered its guidance for the full year, announced the departure of multiple executives and launched a new strategic office in an effort to combat sales declines.

    By Dani James • May 22, 2025
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    UNFI, startup offer food-scoring tech to independent grocers

    The grocery distributor is making GreenChoice’s system, which rates products based on health- and sustainability-focused factors, available to retailers it serves.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Instacart CEO’s exit won’t shift company strategy, top exec says

    As the company eyes ways to grow e-grocery penetration, it’s continuing to follow its business strategy while also refining several areas of the business, its CFO said.

    By May 21, 2025
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    As it preps for life beyond Dollar Tree, Family Dollar names CEO

    Duncan MacNaughton, a former chief operating officer of Family Dollar, will take on the top spot after Dollar Tree finalizes the sale of the banner.

    By Howard Ruben • May 21, 2025
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    Target bets on new ‘acceleration’ initiative, executive leadership changes to turn around performance

    The retailer announced the creation of an Enterprise Acceleration Office after another discouraging quarter that saw the company report declines in net and comp sales.

    By May 21, 2025
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    Number Sense: Will retail define SpartanNash’s future?

    The grocery solutions company’s retail sales have steadily improved for four straight quarters even as revenue for its much larger wholesale operation has remained in negative territory.

    By May 20, 2025
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    SpartanNash names another retail-focused executive

    Matt Plumb, who formerly worked for Beam Suntory and Kraft Heinz, has assumed the newly created role of vice president of marketing for the company’s retail banners.

    By May 20, 2025