Kroger shared sensitive customer health data without permission, lawsuit claims

The grocer is facing a federal class-action suit alleging that the company added code to its web servers that secretly sent people’s private information to Facebook’s parent company Meta.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 20, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Health and wellness trends to watch in 2024

Specialty distributor KeHe predicts a growing emphasis on functionality, convenience and clean ingredients among consumers.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 17, 2023

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NRF releases 4 principles for AI use in retail

The organization is providing a framework to encourage the proper application of artificial intelligence technology. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 17, 2023

Walmart records grocery gains in Q3 but feels inflationary heat

The retailer is working to lower food prices to help consumers spend more on general merchandise as the holidays near, executives told investors.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 16, 2023

Target CEO touts ‘meaningful improvement’ in profits even as revenue falls 4.2%

The retailer said easing inflation could bring shoppers back to discretionary categories as it adds updated merchandise for the holiday season.

By Nate Delesline III • Nov. 15, 2023

Giant Eagle ends fuel rewards program

The grocer intends to stop operating fuelperks+ on Jan. 25 and will transfer enrolled shoppers to myPerks, which provides discounts on groceries as well as fuel benefits.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 15, 2023

Save A Lot CEO steps down

Following Leon Bergmann’s exit on Oct. 31, the discounter said board member Fred Boehler will serve as interim CEO while the company conducts a search for a successor. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 14, 2023

Publix plans to enter Kroger’s home turf with Cincinnati-area store

The Boone, Kentucky, location will span 55,701 square feet and is projected to open in 2025. 

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 14, 2023

Amazon sets the pace in grocery personalization, Dunnhumby finds

The e-commerce giant earned the top score in a report released Tuesday by the data analysis firm, followed by H-E-B, Kroger and Giant Eagle.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 14, 2023

Vallarta Supermarkets debuts custom fruit bowl section at latest store

At its location in Carson, California, the grocery chain unveiled La Fruteria, a new department designed to resemble fruit stands found on the streets of Los Angeles.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 13, 2023

Dorothy Lane Market breaks ground on its largest store

When completed, the independent gourmet grocer’s location in Mason, Ohio, will feature a main level spanning 50,000 square feet and a 9,000-square-foot mezzanine.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 13, 2023

Amazon Fresh focusing on grocery ‘fundamentals’ with updated stores, top exec says

After three years and a highly publicized pause on expansion, the chain is hoping to move ahead by getting back to industry basics, said Vice President of Retail Claire Peters.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 13, 2023

SpartanNash’s sales turn negative as its Amazon business weakens

The grocery distributor and retailer posted net sales of $2.26 billion during the third quarter, down 1.4% from the same period last year, but remains committed to working with Amazon.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 10, 2023

Coborn’s sells 14 Holiday Stationstores locations

The central Minnesota sites were acquired by Holiday, a subsidiary of Alimentation Couche-Tard, while the grocer will continue operating its Little Dukes convenience stores. 

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 10, 2023

Ahold Delhaize’s results lose steam

The grocer’s comparable sales, net sales, operating income and online sales all lost momentum year over year during the third quarter.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 9, 2023

Amazon is extending grocery delivery and pickup to non-Prime users nationwide

The online services are now available to non-members throughout the U.S. through Amazon Fresh, and will soon expand to markets where Whole Foods operates.

By Jeff Wells • Nov. 9, 2023

Grocery Outlet achieves $1B in net sales amidst digital transition headwinds

The discounter’s third-quarter results took a hit from inventory issues due to the recent switch to new systems. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 8, 2023

Gerrity’s completes conversion to The Fresh Grocer format

Ten supermarkets in Northeastern Pennsylvania underwent the transition over 10 weeks after the family-owned grocer announced the rebrand in June.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 8, 2023

Ahold Delhaize’s chief sustainability officer to retire

The grocer plans to create a dedicated sustainability role on its executive committee after Jan Ernst de Groot, who also serves as the company’s chief legal officer, departs next May.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Nov. 7, 2023

Shoppers aren’t changing their Thanksgiving plans but are seeking more savings

Price-conscious consumers say they’re willing to dig deeper to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table, but grocers still need to help them along with smart discounts, Circana noted in a report.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 6, 2023

Amazon closing brick-and-mortar apparel stores as it steps up grocery focus

The closures involve just two locations, but represent a further retreat from non-grocery brick-and-mortar retail.

By Daphne Howland • Nov. 3, 2023

The Friday Checkout: In-store bank branches are cashing out

Banks closed more than a tenth of their branches in retail stores like supermarkets during the 12 months that ended June 30, according to an S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis.

By Grocery Dive Staff • Nov. 3, 2023

Walmart, Amazon see gains in fulfillment pivots as holidays near

The rival retailers are zeroing in on improved speed and efficiencies with changes to their e-commerce fulfillment strategies. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Kelly Stroh • Nov. 3, 2023

UNFI hires new retail chief

The company has named former Rite Aid executive Andre Persaud as president and CEO of the division that oversees its Cub and Shoppers Food Warehouse banners.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 1, 2023

Sprouts revises 2024 store count expansion plans

The specialty grocer plans to open 35 new locations next year rather than 40, the company’s CFO said Tuesday during an earnings call.

By Peyton Bigora • Nov. 1, 2023