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

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

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Retail 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.

By Grocery Dive staff

Amazon is merging its convenience and grocery store corporate teams

Combining the teams comes as Amazon Go has struggled to grow while Amazon Fresh has sharply increased its store count recently.

By Brett Dworski • Updated March 12, 2025

Kroger launches e-commerce business unit

Yael Cosset will head the new team as executive vice president and chief digital officer, the grocer announced Tuesday.

By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2025

UNFI sees sales rise as efficiency improves

The grocery retailer and wholesaler’s net sales were up by 5% during Q2, driven by its natural products business, while its net loss narrowed.

By Sam Silverstein • March 11, 2025

Krasdale Foods’ longtime CEO dies at 94

Charles A. Krasne, only the second CEO in the company’s history, died last week.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 11, 2025

Grocery inflation is poised to rise in 2025, experts say

A few categories, like eggs, beef and sweets, are having an outsized impact even as prices for most foods hold steady, according to analysts.

By Sam Silverstein • March 10, 2025

Stater Bros CEO blames inflation for recent layoffs

The Southern California grocery chain laid off more than 60 store workers as a cost reduction effort to avoid raising food prices for consumers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 10, 2025

What 7-Eleven’s IPO will mean for its future in the US

Experts agree that once the world’s largest c-store chain makes its North American stores their own entity, it’ll have two possible paths: innovate and grow, or sell to Couche-Tard.

By Brett Dworski • March 10, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Exits of Kroger and Albertsons chiefs tell a tale of two grocers

Rodney McMullen and Vivek Sankaran tried mightily to bring their companies together. Now they’re leaving behind retailers on sharply different paths.

By Grocery Dive Staff • March 7, 2025

Club retailers chart ambitious growth plans

Costco and BJ’s each have their sights set on opening a slew of new locations, including BJ’s first in Texas.

By Peyton Bigora • March 7, 2025

Kroger posts mixed Q4 results as it begins search for new CEO

The company plans to consider internal and external candidates to replace former chief executive Rodney McMullen, Chairman and interim CEO Ronald Sargent told investors Thursday.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • March 6, 2025

Dollar Tree names new CFO

Stewart Glendinning, former CEO of apparel retailer Express, first came to the company in January to lead a review of strategic alternatives for the Family Dollar banner. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Updated March 6, 2025

Whole Foods discontinues reusable bag credit after 17 years

The specialty grocer will no longer offer shoppers who bring in their own bags a 10-cent credit.

By Peyton Bigora • March 6, 2025

Instacart names new chief accounting officer

The grocery technology company has appointed Lisa Blackwood-Kapral, a former Lyft and Shutterfly executive, to the role.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 5, 2025

Ahold Delhaize prices sustainability-linked bond

The grocer is raising 500 million euros through the bond, which is tied to its plans to reduce food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2025

Publix reports higher sales and comps, lowers capital budget

The grocer reported comparable-store sales growth of 4.1% in Q4 — the highest rate for that metric since Q3 2023.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2025

Pardon the Disruption: Where does Kroger go from here?

Rodney McMullen’s abrupt exit as CEO caps a tumultuous period for the supermarket chain. The company’s next leader will need to build on its strengths and untangle some stubborn knots.

By Jeff Wells • March 4, 2025

Albertsons names chief operations officer as next CEO

Susan Morris, who has worked at the supermarket chain for nearly 40 years, will take over the top role on May 1 when Vivek Sankaran retires.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Updated March 3, 2025

8 notable grocery executive changes from February

Kroger and Heritage Grocers Group named new finance chiefs last month, while Grocery Outlet and The Fresh Market brought on new chief executives.

By Grocery Dive Staff • March 3, 2025

Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen resigns after ethics review

His departure follows a company board investigation into conduct “unrelated to the business,” the grocer said.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 3, 2025

The Friday Checkout: Discount grocers still have work to do

The recent struggles of Grocery Outlet and Save A Lot are reminders that these retailers need more than just low prices to succeed.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Feb. 28, 2025

C&S to lay off dozens of customer service workers

The grocery wholesaler is eliminating at least 76 jobs in five states effective March 14, according to a notice filed with labor regulators in Hawaii.

By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 28, 2025

Grocery Outlet’s problems go beyond a botched tech transition

The discounter is also grappling with C-suite turnover and lackluster value messaging as it launches a multifaceted restructuring program.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Feb. 27, 2025

Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms

The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.

By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025