Island Pacific Supermarkets appoints new CMO

The Filipino American chain appointed Christine Peebles, marketing veteran for Avery Products Corporation, Nestlé, PepsiCo and The Hershey Company, in June.

By Peyton Bigora • July 10, 2023

Lidl reportedly closing 5 US locations

The German chain, which began operating in the United States in 2017, is shuttering stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and New Jersey, according to local media reports.

By Sam Silverstein • July 10, 2023

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Grocery loyalty

Food retailers are depending on techniques designed to build and maintain connections with customers as they strive to stand out.

By Grocery Dive staff

DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats sue NYC over minimum delivery pay hike

The wage rule requires delivery firms to pay workers $19.96 an hour by 2025, the latest development in regulatory battles between aggregators and the city.

By Aneurin Canham-Clyne • July 7, 2023

Southeastern Grocers rolls out ‘clean label’ private brand

The grocer’s new line, Know & Love, will launch gradually through 2024 and ultimately include more than 1,000 items, including dairy products, produce, ready-made foods and household goods.

By Sam Silverstein • July 7, 2023

The Friday Checkout: Publix is building anticipation around its Kentucky debut

The Florida-based grocery chain is using a dedicated website to keep prospective customers and workers in the loop about jobs, product offerings and store openings in the state.  

By Grocery Dive Staff • July 7, 2023

Amazon Fresh begins offering Prime Day discounts

As the struggling chain looks to drive traffic, it’s offering shoppers 20% off in-store orders of $50 or more over the coming days, and 25% off during Prime Day, which runs July 11-12.

By Peyton Bigora • July 6, 2023

Ahold Delhaize shareholders approve appointment of new CFO

Jolanda Poots-Bijl will join the grocery company in mid-August as executive vice president and a member of the executive committee and become its top financial executive on Oct. 1.

By Sam Silverstein • July 6, 2023

How Stop & Shop is refocusing its multicultural aisles in New York City

Four stores in the city now offer multiple rows of goods from different categories reflecting their respective community’s racial, ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds.

By Catherine Douglas Moran , Peyton Bigora • July 5, 2023

The Fresh Market celebrates 41st birthday with surprise box

The grocer said the box, which includes vanilla ice cream, party supplies and a choice of cake, “takes all the hassle out of finding the perfect last-minute gift for a friend or loved one's birthday.”

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 5, 2023

Lunds & Byerlys workers secure ‘historic’ contract win

The agreement, which was ratified Saturday, provides wage increases to the chain’s 2,500 workers, particularly benefiting part-time and custodial positions. 

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 5, 2023

Walgreens to close 150 stores in the US

With sales down in part due to lower demand for COVID-19 vaccines and tests, the retailer is also closing 300 stores in the U.K.

By Daphne Howland • June 30, 2023

The Friday Checkout: July 4th cookouts cost more this year, but will shoppers notice?

Despite the higher price tag on items that round out holiday celebrations, retailers like Kroger and Aldi are heavily promoting deals as they look to sharpen their value image. 

By Grocery Dive Staff • June 30, 2023

Northeast Grocery names new COO, Tops leadership

The parent company of Tops and Price Chopper/Market 32 announced several executive promotions, including John Persons as its chief operating officer and Ron Ferri as Tops president.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 29, 2023

Tops starts accepting SNAP EBT payments for online Flashfood purchases

The food waste-reduction service worked with payments processor Forage to allow SNAP shoppers to place pickup orders for items nearing their expiration dates at participating Tops stores.

By Sam Silverstein • June 28, 2023

How Kroger’s in-housing push aims to raise the retail media bar

A new self-service advertising platform comes amid growing pains for a channel where many brands have become “reluctant” buyers.

By Peter Adams • June 28, 2023

Hannaford pushes back on activist calls to reform milk supply chain

As Migrant Justice urges the grocer to address alleged "widespread labor abuses" at its dairy suppliers, the chain said it does not think the organization’s proposals fix the “systemic and complex” issues facing workers.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 27, 2023

Lunds & Byerlys’ workers authorize unfair labor practices strike

Workers for the grocer, who have been without a collective bargaining agreement since early March, are seeking “better wages, pay equity and to maintain worker-driven healthcare.”

By Peyton Bigora • June 27, 2023

Trader Joe’s to build 1M-square-foot distribution facility in Southern California

The 104-acre site will have three structures, including a 211,000-square-foot freezer building, and host nearly 1,000 workers, the city of Palmdale announced.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 27, 2023

What does social sustainability look like in the agriculture industry? How Viru does it.

Viru’s sustainability encouraged commitment towards our people, communities and the environment.

June 26, 2023

Schnucks workers reject contract, authorize potential strike

The president of UFCW Local 88 said the grocer’s contract offer jeopardizes union members’ health care plan and does not offer competitive wages.

By Peyton Bigora • June 23, 2023

FTC sues Amazon over ‘deceptive’ practices in Prime signups, cancellations

The e-commerce giant “duped millions of consumers” into enrolling in its Amazon Prime membership, the FTC alleges in its complaint.

By Daphne Howland • June 21, 2023

Dollar General to open first Montana stores

The discount retailer said Tuesday it is building two locations in the state. Two more stores also appear on a Montana Department of Environmental Quality list of construction projects.

By Sam Silverstein • June 21, 2023

5 takeaways on digital innovation from top Walmart execs

The company’s CFO and head of investor relations outlined how supply chain automation, in-store technology and remodels are impacting labor, sales and consumer behavior.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 21, 2023

BJ’s adds a pair of grocery vets to its board

The new directors include C. Marie Robinson, a former A&P and Smart & Final executive, and Steven Ortega, who previously held senior roles at the Bi-Lo and American Stores food retailing chains.

By Sam Silverstein • June 20, 2023

Alabama reducing its grocery tax

Gov. Kay Ivey signed into law a measure that could cut the state’s grocery tax in half by September 2024. But other states’ recent efforts to reduce or remove similar taxes have seen mixed results.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 20, 2023