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Q&AHow AI could impact grocery pricing and private label
Technology is giving retailers new ways to tie their customer data with advanced predictive technology, said Wesley Bean, president and COO of Engage3.
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Dollar Tree appoints longtime Walgreens exec as chief supply chain officer
Adding to the value retailer’s growing list of changes, Roxanne Weng will take on the role as Mike Kindy retires.
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Hy-Vee shutters 2 production facilities
The grocer will maintain ownership of both Iowa-based sites, but bring the preparation of prepared foods and fresh-cut produce into its stores.
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Shoppers expect to spend 8% more on groceries this summer than a year ago, survey finds
The majority of people who took part in a recent KPMG poll said they think tariffs will push up grocery prices — a higher percentage than for any other category of goods.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Walmart takes a page from Costco’s playbook
The supercenter retailer’s growing gas station business can drive trips as well as tie in with its membership program and e-commerce services.
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President of Giant Eagle’s c-store business steps down
The retailer’s top leader for the past two years said she’s no longer part of the business as GetGo inches closer to finalizing its sale to Alimentation Couche-Tard, parent of Circle K.
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Aldi bets on Sin City
The discounter opened its first two stores in the Las Vegas metropolitan area as part of efforts to strengthen its footprint in the West.
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T&T Supermarket expands to Southern California
The Canada-based Asian grocery chain plans to open its fifth U.S. location in Irvine in late 2026.
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Ahold Delhaize USA promotes 2 executives to top posts
The grocery company appointed Sanja Krajnovic as chief supply chain officer and Keith Nicks as chief commercial and digital officer.
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Raley’s to pay nearly $400K to settle claims it sold expired drugs
Five California district attorneys accused the grocer of selling expired drugs about six years after the retailer settled similar claims.
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Whole Foods unveils opening dates for 2 more NYC Daily Shops
The previously announced locations will debut in mid-May and early June, bringing the specialty grocer’s small-format fleet to three.
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Inside Walmart’s aggressive c-store growth plans
After quietly developing its gas station footprint over the past decade, the big box retailer has a refined strategy and is looking to expand quickly, its VP of fuel and convenience says.
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Heritage Grocers continues executive shuffle
Tony’s Fresh Market’s CEO will take on the newly created role of chief transformation officer for the Hispanic grocery company.
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Schnucks tests local products from inaugural incubator
The grocer is introducing 10 brands from the first cohort of its accelerator program for local, diverse-owned businesses.
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Instacart to introduce quality scores for workers
The grocery technology company will provide performance feedback that incorporates factors like the total number of items found, requested refunds and damaged products.
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Trader Joe’s continues its store growth zeal
The specialty grocer opened two locations earlier this month and has 20 more in the pipeline for this year.
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Kroger to close 2 restaurants
The grocer is shuttering Kitchen 1883 eateries in Union, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, but plans to continue operating a third location in a supermarket next to its headquarters.
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Wegmans’ elevated shopping experience goes digital
The East Coast grocer recently launched a “new and improved” website and mobile app with enhanced personalization. Here’s a closer look.
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Target launches fresh florals brand Good Little Garden
The retailer is diversifying its private-label offerings as part of a larger merchandising shift, all amid consumer backlash to changes in its DEI efforts.
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UFCW Local 7 files counterclaims against King Soopers
The union claims the grocer gave it an “ultimatum” that violates the good faith bargaining process.
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SpartanNash names VP of retail operations
Jay Mahabir is joining the grocery retailer and wholesaler from Meijer, where he served as a market director in Michigan.
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Food industry bristles as states move to ban soda, candy from SNAP
Purchasing restrictions on food assistance benefits have gained steam under the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, but most experts agree they're unlikely to improve health outcomes.
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Ahold Delhaize confirms data stolen after threat group claims credit for November attack
A highly active threat group says it will release stolen information, months after an attack disrupted e-commerce operations at the grocer’s U.S. business.
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Q&AWhy Kroger’s former chief data officer is starting an AI-focused firm
Todd James recently left the grocer’s 84.51° data analysis unit to start a firm that helps companies solve common problems related to artificial intelligence.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Could tariffs give grocers the chance to be heroes?
As the threat of price hikes looms over shoppers and retailers, some chains are taking matters into their own hands.
