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The Friday Checkout: Kroger tests a primary-care approach with its clinics
The grocer is using eight of its in-store clinics to offer primary care services for seniors, further enhancing its profile in the fast-growing healthcare sector.
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Ahold Delhaize revises its climate plan
The update comes at a time when the Dutch grocer says it’s made “significant strides” in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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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.
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Looking back at key SNAP developments in 2023
SNAP commanded a significant profile in the grocery industry as retailers grappled with reduced payouts and the USDA took steps to make it easier for people to access their benefits digitally.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 21, 2023 -
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Sizing up 2023: A look back at our top predictions for the year
Grocery Dive forecast that food retailers would focus on value messaging, adding more store amenities to online shopping and growing retail media. So how’d we do?
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Sam Silverstein • Dec. 20, 2023 -
The biggest grocery CEO moves of 2023
Multiple retailers named new chief executives this year — including Giant Eagle and Dollar General, both of which ousted their previous leaders.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Dom’s unveils plans for first suburban store
The Chicagoland grocer, which is merging with Foxtrot Market, will open a location in Vernon Hills, Illinois, in 2025.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Whole Foods unveils new pollinator policy
By 2025, the grocer aims to implement an Integrated Pest Management system and eliminate the use of certain pesticides and chemicals.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Albertsons appoints Nike, Cerberus leaders to company board
Lisa Gray, a senior legal officer with private equity firm Cerberus, previously served on the grocer’s board of directors from 2014 until the launch of its IPO in 2020.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 18, 2023 -
CPGs are masking inflation by deceiving consumers, lawmaker says
Federal data shows that smaller package sizes have played a significant role in driving up unit costs, hurting shoppers while benefiting suppliers, Sen. Bob Casey said last week in letters to four industry groups.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Sponsored by CPA
Streamlining external manufacturing searches: The CPA RFQ tool and its value for grocery retailers
The CPA RFQ tool serves as a centralized platform designed to match businesses in need of manufacturing services with qualified contract packagers and manufacturers.
Dec. 18, 2023 -
How The Giant Company is using its flagship location as a testing ground for store innovations
The Ahold Delhaize banner's Riverwalk store in Philadelphia is exploring ways to reduce shrink, improve dairy product merchandising and focus on value.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 14, 2023 -
6 Congressmembers urge FTC to oppose Kroger-Albertsons merger
In a Monday letter to FTC Chair Lina Khan, the lawmakers said the proposed deal would hurt shoppers, suppliers and workers and that the grocers’ divestiture plan would not resolve antitrust concerns.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated Dec. 13, 2023 -
Save A Lot makes interim CEO its permanent leader
Fred Boehler is filling the top role after initially stepping in on a temporary basis after Leon Bergmann left the company at the end of October.
By Catherine Douglas Moran , Jeff Wells • Updated Dec. 13, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Mapping Sprouts’ ambitious growth plan
From continued West Coast expansion to its charge up the East Coast, here's a visual guide to the specialty grocer's progress in new and existing markets.
By Peyton Bigora , Jasmine Ye Han , Shaun Lucas • Dec. 13, 2023 -
UFCW throws support behind proposed grant program protecting supply chain workers
The Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Act would help cover “disaster-related costs” for farm, grocery and meatpacking workers.
By Peyton Bigora • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Grocery Outlet CFO to step down
Charles Bracher plans to leave his position on March 1, 2024, after serving in the role for more than a decade, the discount grocery chain said Monday.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 12, 2023 -
More consumers say grocers are ‘on my side’ when it comes to health
Half of consumers surveyed by FMI believe grocers align with their health goals — a figure that’s up from last year but still leaves plenty of room for improvement.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Amazon pilots grocery subscription service in 3 cities
The program offers Prime customers unlimited free delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market on orders over $35 and unlimited 30-minute pickup regardless of order size.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Sponsored by CPA
How has contract manufacturing shaped the U.S. grocery industry?
For leading brands, the traditional 18-month internal development cycle, followed by internal scaling of production, which worked well for a century, is simply too slow to respond to many of these new challenges.
By Carl Melville, TMG • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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The Friday Checkout: Albertsons gets its big YouTube moment
The grocer, which has played around in the metaverse, recently teamed up with viral video hitmaker Jimmy Donaldson, aka “MrBeast.”
By Grocery Dive Staff • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Kroger’s new benefits program expands access to affordable food
The tie-up with a healthcare technology company lets Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and other employer benefits program recipients use services at the grocer’s pharmacies as well as buy eligible food and over-the-counter items.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Walmart’s CFO talks inflation, e-commerce profitability
The retailer has been surprised at the resiliency of consumers in the face of high prices throughout 2023, John David Rainey said Wednesday at the Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Hundreds of new stores help push Dollar General sales up 2.4%
But the discount retailer is cutting back its expansion plans for next year as it aims to turn its business around.
By Daphne Howland • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Chicago business owners dispute proposed Foxtrot location
As the boutique retailer looks to join the city’s Andersonville neighborhood, dozens of community members are urging officials to reject its entry.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Brookshire Grocery plans ‘new generation’ Fresh banner store
This will be the company’s third store under the upmarket format and comes as other regional grocers have also opened fresh-focused banners.
By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • Dec. 7, 2023