Corporate Operations: Page 24
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Courtesy of Lidl
Lidl US names new chief commercial officer
The German grocery chain has also brought on its first chief customer officer stateside as well as vice presidents to oversee fresh operations and marketing.
By Sam Silverstein • March 7, 2024 -
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Q&ACostco CFO ‘voice’ looks back on 40 years, $1.50 hot dogs and leadership
Richard Galanti thought he might spend four years at what was then a retail startup. He ended up staying about four decades.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 7, 2024 -
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TrendlineGrocery loyalty
Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.
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Aldi to add 800 stores by end of 2028
The discount grocer’s ambitious nationwide growth plan incorporates a combination of new builds and conversions of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket stores.
By Peyton Bigora , Jeff Wells • March 7, 2024 -
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UNFI’s sales growth turns negative in Q2
The grocery company saw a quarterly year-over-year decline in net sales for the first time in more than two years.
By Sam Silverstein • March 7, 2024 -
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Biden admin looks to lower food prices by tackling concentration in the meat industry
The USDA finalized new standards under the Packers and Stockyards Act to crack down on deceptive contracts and retaliatory practices against livestock producers.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 6, 2024 -
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UNFI names new president and CFO
The wholesaler and retailer said Giorgio “Matteo” Tarditi is assuming both positions as it parts ways with current finance chief John Howard.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 6, 2024 -
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Target to launch paid membership program to rival Amazon Prime, Walmart+
Target Circle 360 will cost $99 a year and comes as the retailer plans 300 new stores in the coming decade.
By Nate Delesline III • March 5, 2024 -
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Walmart, Target highlight value as Easter approaches
The mass merchants both announced Monday that they are offering promotions including a complete holiday meal for under $10 per person.
By Sam Silverstein • March 5, 2024 -
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Food execs signal a strong appetite for M&A in 2024
As Mondelēz, General Mills and other CPG firms scour the market for deals, high asking prices could remain a sticking point preventing some purchases from taking place.
By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2024 -
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Publix increases capital budget to $2.5B for 2024
The projected spending is a quarter more than what the Florida-based grocer spent last year to open and remodel stores, along with other projects.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 4, 2024 -
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Private label sales hit a record in 2023
Store brands accounted for nearly 21% of grocery industry unit sales last year, an all-time high, according to newly released data from the Private Label Manufacturers Association.
By Sam Silverstein • March 4, 2024 -
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Sponsored by ViruFor food company Viru, transparency and working conditions are inextricably linked to success
Consumers are more food and health conscious than ever — they want to know where and how their food was raised.
March 4, 2024 -
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Wawa debuts retail media network
The company joins 7-Eleven and Casey’s as one of the few c-store chains to launch an advertising platform.
By Brett Dworski , Jessica Loder • March 1, 2024 -
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could the Kroger-Albertsons saga become a political football?
The chains are trying to merge as politicians and consumers connect the grocery industry with high prices. Can the retailers overcome the pressure?
By Grocery Dive Staff • March 1, 2024 -
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How grocers evaluate the impacts of AI, tech on workers
As food retailers assess digital solutions, they are keeping a close eye on the benefits and downsides they pose to their workforces.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Updated March 19, 2024 -
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What’s next for Kroger and Albertsons as merger case moves on to court
The grocers' ability to combine could come down to how a judge rules on the FTC's request for a preliminary injunction, antitrust experts said.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Grocery Outlet talks private label launch, next steps for discounter acquisition
The company is looking to boost its baskets and margins with the private brand rollout later this year, executives told investors.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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Dollar General starts accepting supplemental health benefits
The discounter is letting shoppers use the benefits to pay for items including produce, over-the-counter medicines and wellness products at all of its 20,000 stores.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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ColumnPardon the Disruption: 4 thoughts on the FTC’s challenge to Kroger-Albertsons
The agency strongly refuted claims the companies made around pricing, worker benefits and store divestitures, setting the stage for a pitched legal battle.
By Jeff Wells • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Ahold Delhaize, Instacart make pledges to White House anti-hunger initiative
The companies' commitments build on the grocery industry’s efforts to address hunger and boost access to food.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Iowa bill seeks to bring grocery options to underserved communities
Introduced by a state representative who formerly owned a food store, the proposed legislation would provide grants of $50,000 to $500,000 to grocers with up to 10 locations.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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FTC files suit to stop Kroger-Albertsons merger
Nine attorneys general have joined the federal court complaint, which claims that the deal would boost grocery prices and hurt workers.
By Sam Silverstein , Jeff Wells • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Dollar General opens 20,000th store
The discount retailer plans to open hundreds more locations this year alone.
By Nate Delesline III • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Food giants see opportunity to profit from consumers using weight loss drugs
Despite worries that the medications could dampen sales, Conagra, WK Kellogg and General Mills are among companies optimistic that sales for popcorn, frozen meals and even cereal could benefit.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Sprouts records strong Q4 sales, plots growth for 2024
The specialty grocer’s net sales rose 8% year over year in its latest quarter, while comps moved ahead 3.3%.
By Sam Silverstein • Feb. 23, 2024
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