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UNFI’s split with Key Food will cost billions in potential sales and hundreds of jobs
Transportation-related issues in the New York City area played a role in the distributor’s decision to exit its contract with the grocer and shutter a distribution center it built to serve the chain.
By Sam Silverstein • June 12, 2025 -
Amazon restructures grocery leadership as it further integrates Whole Foods
The e-tailer is unifying top execs from both companies, Business Insider reported, and moving the specialty grocers’ corporate workers onto its systems.
By Jeff Wells • June 12, 2025 -
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Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Uber grocery executive named to lead delivery operations
Susan Anderson, who formerly led the company’s grocery and retail operations, is now serving as its global head of delivery.
By Sam Silverstein • June 11, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Walmart is quickly gaining ground in the grocery industry. What does that mean for other retailers?
The mass retailer and Giant Eagle are dueling for control of Pittsburgh’s grocery market — and similar battles are playing out in other markets across the U.S.
By Sam Silverstein , Jasmine Ye Han • June 10, 2025 -
UNFI’s operations remain hobbled following cyberattack
The grocery company had to entirely shut down its network following the intrusion and is serving customers on only a “limited basis” as it works to recover, CEO Sandy Douglas said.
By Sam Silverstein • June 10, 2025 -
UNFI services disrupted by cyberattack
The grocery retailer and wholesaler is working to resume full operations following “unauthorized activity” involving its IT systems.
By Sam Silverstein • June 9, 2025 -
Thrive Market taps Amazon veteran for new C-suite role
Scott Lescher will drive operational and fulfillment improvements to support membership growth at the e-grocer as specialty retailers continue to gain steam.
By Peyton Bigora • June 9, 2025 -
Grocers need to do a better job of explaining prices, shoppers say
Respondents to a poll by The Feedback Group offered a middling assessment about their primary grocery store’s approach to explaining how tariffs might impact food costs.
By Sam Silverstein • June 6, 2025 -
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The Friday Checkout: Can Amazon Fresh ring up success with its arsenal of low prices?
The supermarket chain has stumbled since its inception in trying to put down roots. Has it finally found its footing?
By Grocery Dive Staff • June 6, 2025 -
Grocery Outlet sued over deceptive pricing claims
The lawsuit alleges that the discounter offered fake savings opportunities to shoppers in Oregon.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated June 6, 2025 -
Costco ‘held’ price on tariff-impacted bananas, CFO says
The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the tariff impact on certain “staple” goods’ prices but sees flowers as “discretionary,” CFO Gary Millerchip said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 5, 2025 -
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 Sam Silverstein • June 4, 2025 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • June 4, 2025 -
Deep Dive
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 -
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 Sam Silverstein • June 2, 2025 -
Misfits Market acquires regional sustainable e-grocer
This latest deal continues Misfits’ efforts to acquire similar businesses and expand its operations.
By Peyton Bigora • 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 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • Updated May 30, 2025 -
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 Peyton Bigora • 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 -
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 Jeff Wells • May 29, 2025 -
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 Sam Silverstein • May 28, 2025 -
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 -
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 Catherine Douglas Moran • May 28, 2025