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IGA buys media company to streamline in-store promotions
The acquisition of Inmar’s Scanner Applications aims to help independents offer on-shelf deals.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 10, 2024 -
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Sam’s Club says customer input on private label is key
The Walmart-owned club retailer is deepening its shopper feedback channel as it evolves its merchandising strategy, its chief merchant said.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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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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Inside the store: T&T Supermarkets serves up a supersized Asian culinary experience
Shoppers braved long wait times to see the Loblaw-owned chain’s U.S. debut. Inside they found the huge store brimming with unique items and fresh foods.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 9, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Is Kroger looking past its deal with Albertsons?
Kroger’s CEO told investors this week that it doesn’t need to merge with its rival to grow. Could that mean the company thinks the deal won’t go through?
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 6, 2024 -
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Food Lion’s president retiring in 2025
Meg Ham plans to leave the Ahold Delhaize banner on May 2, 2025, after more than 35 years with the company.
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Kroger is prepared to go it alone if Albertsons deal falls through, chief executive says
“We’ve always made sure that we don’t need to do mergers to make our business successful,” President and CEO Rodney McMullen told investors Thursday.
By Sam Silverstein , Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 5, 2024 -
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Dollar Tree CFO to step down next year
While financial performance improved during Q3, the retailer now faces the additional challenge of searching for a new CEO and CFO.
By Nate Delesline III • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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UNFI laying off 121 workers as it presses ahead with cost-cutting drive
The grocery retailer and wholesaler intends to eliminate the roles amid plans to move its corporate headquarters to a new space in Providence, Rhode Island.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 4, 2024 -
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Kroger prepares to close out a bumpy 2024
The grocer is finishing the year mired in uncertainty as its merger with Albertsons remains in question and it deals with challenges on multiple fronts.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 3, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize delays move to cage-free eggs
The grocer chain expects to fully transition to the more humane variety of the product in the U.S. by 2032 — seven years later than its previous target.
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Dollar General hires technology, distribution execs
Tom Hutchins has been appointed senior vice president of technology, while Kevin Pinchon takes on a role as senior vice president of distribution.
By Howard Ruben • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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H-E-B bolstering Texas store fleet
The chain recently started construction on two locations in the Dallas-Forth Worth region and unveiled plans for a new one in the greater Austin area.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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7 notable grocery executive changes from November
Key C-suite moves last month included the arrival of new CFOs, a new CEO for Heritage Grocers and the announced departure of Kroger’s top merchant.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Sponsored by GoSpotCheck by FORMHoliday basket builders: 5 strategies to pursue growth in grocery this season
Boost sales and basket size this holiday season with these innovative merchandising strategies.
By Lauren Kaudelka • Dec. 2, 2024 -
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Kroger, Albertsons gained upper hand with Colorado workers through unlawful pact, lawsuit claims
The union for the chains’ employees had a weaker hand in negotiating wages because Albertsons agreed not to poach its rival’s workers during a strike, a complaint alleges.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 27, 2024 -
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Heritage Grocers names Suzy Monford CEO
Board members of the specialty Hispanic grocery chain say she will usher the company into its “next phase of growth.”
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico
The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day one White House plans.
By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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SNAP braces for cuts under Trump, policy analysts say
Altering eligibility requirements and combating fraud are also likely to be top priorities under the new administration.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Circana names Kroger exec Stuart Aitken president and CEO
Aitken, currently the grocer’s chief merchandising and marketing officer, will become the leader of the retail data analytics company on Jan. 1, 2025.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Who is Brooke Rollins? What to know about Trump’s pick to lead USDA
The conservative lawyer is CEO of right-wing think tank America First Policy Institute, which is poised to exert enormous influence in the president-elect's second term.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 26, 2024 -
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Ransomware hits supply chain software firm Blue Yonder ahead of Thanksgiving
The attack against Blue Yonder led to issues for Morrisons, a U.K.-based grocery chain, in its warehouse management system for fresh food and produce.
By David Jones • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Redner’s Markets accuses frozen potato suppliers of price fixing
The Pennsylvania grocery and c-store chain claims the potato companies worked together illegally to push up prices for their products.
By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Philadelphia Whole Foods workers push for unionization
Backed by UFCW Local 1776, employees at the store claim they do not receive a livable wage and are not fairly compensated.
By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 25, 2024 -
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Kroger CMO Stuart Aitken to step down
Aitken, who has served in the role since mid-2020, will remain with the company until the end of this year.
By Jeff Wells , Sam Silverstein • Updated Nov. 22, 2024 -
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Instacart orders first Super Bowl ad as its marketing evolution continues
Sports marketing has been a focus for the grocery ordering platform since undergoing a brand refresh and appointing a new CMO a few years ago.
By Sara Karlovitch • Nov. 22, 2024
