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Tony’s Fresh Market workers vote not to unionize
UFCW Local 881 blamed the results of the election on “fear and intimidation” by the Chicago-area grocer and said it would file unfair labor practice charges with the NLRB.
By Sam Silverstein • April 2, 2025 -
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Deep DiveKroger’s road ahead runs through its past, analysts say
One expert described the grocer as “ruddlerless,” noting that its core grocery business has suffered as the company has pursued alternative profits and pricey e-commerce investments.
By Sam Silverstein • April 1, 2025 -
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TrendlineRetail media
Grocers of all sizes are continuing to test the bounds of digital retail media capabilities through the launch of new capabilities and third-party partnerships.
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8 notable grocery executive changes from March
Rodney McMullen left Kroger while Dollar Tree, Albertsons and Instacart added new leaders to their C-suites.
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 31, 2025 -
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Walmart drops eggs from its Easter meal deal
The bundle, which is priced at about $6 per person, includes ham, potatoes and asparagus, and costs less than what the retailer charged for a similar promotion last year.
By Sam Silverstein • March 27, 2025 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: Kroger and Albertsons court filings detail epic power struggle over failed merger
Reviewing both suits reveals the two companies fought fiercely over the divestiture deal and stopped cooperating long before they set foot in court.
By Jeff Wells • March 27, 2025 -
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Meijer to debut newest neighborhood market
Independence Market centers on convenience and debuts in Clackson, Michigan, at the end of April.
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Dollar Tree sells Family Dollar for $1B
A sale to private equity comes 10 years after Dollar Tree acquired its rival for $8.5 billion, a decade when the business has mostly dragged down results.
By Daphne Howland • March 26, 2025 -
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Trader Joe’s and Aldi are increasing their grip on grocery shoppers: report
Both chains saw a smaller share of customers visit other stores just before or after stopping at their locations last year than in 2023, according to Placer.ai.
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Kroger files counterclaims against Albertsons
Albertsons worked with C&S Wholesale Grocers to cast doubt on Kroger’s plan for securing regulatory clearance for the deal, Kroger said in a legal filing.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 25, 2025 -
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How Instacart is polishing its image as a tech firm
The company has stepped up its focus on gear such as smart carts and electronic shelf labels, although it still derives most of its revenue from its legacy grocery e-commerce business.
By Sam Silverstein • March 24, 2025 -
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Trump administration delays traceability rule to contain foodborne illness outbreaks
The 30-month pause comes as major companies have grappled with E. coli and listeria contamination within their supply chains.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 24, 2025 -
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The Friday Checkout: C&S echoes Albertsons’ claims about why Kroger deal fell apart
The grocery distributor and wholesaler alleges Kroger took the lead on the merger and then botched the handling of regulators’ concerns.
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 21, 2025 -
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Top SpartanNash tech exec to depart
Masiar Tayebi will leave his role as chief strategy and information officer in April after working for the Midwestern grocery company for about four years.
By Sam Silverstein • March 21, 2025 -
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ColumnNumber Sense: Kroger’s e-commerce growth is a complicated story
The grocery chain’s digital sales continue to impress, but they raise questions about store performance and how the company will compete against Walmart going forward.
By Sam Silverstein • March 20, 2025 -
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Kroger keeps an eye on produce tariff exposure
The supermarket chain is also identifying opportunities to diversify its sourcing base for other commodities.
By Kelly Stroh • March 20, 2025 -
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Amazon Fresh shutters two stores
The company said it is still committed to expanding its brick-and-mortar grocery operations.
By Peyton Bigora • March 20, 2025 -
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Consumers worry tariffs will hit grocery prices the hardest: report
New findings from Intuit Credit Karma show half of U.S. consumers have changed their spending habits in anticipation of tariffs, led by Gen Z and millennial shoppers.
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Kroger taps former Ahold Delhaize exec to head Dallas Division
Rudy DiPietro is taking over management of the unit from Keith Shoemaker, who is retiring after nearly a half-century with the grocer.
By Sam Silverstein • March 19, 2025 -
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C&S sues Kroger over $125M termination fee
The wholesaler alleges that the grocer has declined to pay it the agreed-upon fee related to the failure of the Kroger-Albertsons merger.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 18, 2025 -
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Kroger cuts jobs at 84.51°
The layoffs at the grocer’s retail analytics subsidiary reflect an effort by the company to “focus on the key priorities that power our go-to-market strategy,” a spokesperson said.
By Sam Silverstein • March 18, 2025 -
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HelloFresh to close Texas facility, cut nearly 300 jobs
The meal kit company is consolidating its operations in the state as it looks to improve profitability and diversify its offerings.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 17, 2025 -
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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.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 14, 2025 -
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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.
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 14, 2025 -
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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.
By Maria Rachal • March 13, 2025 -
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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.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 12, 2025
