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FTC could be more amenable to grocery M&A under Trump, experts say
The regulatory agency will likely take a kinder approach to divestiture proposals by merger parties under its new leadership, one antitrust attorney said.
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SpartanNash to close 4 supermarkets
The Midwestern grocer is shuttering three Family Fare stores and a VG’s Grocery location in moves that will result in more than 120 layoffs.
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Hy-Vee will transition all in-store Wahlburgers to Market Grille
All of the grocer’s restaurants will introduce new menus with lower prices as the chain ends its partnership with the hamburger chain.
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Walmart invests in automation as it sells robotics arm
The retail giant will fund the buildout of more than 400 accelerated pickup and delivery centers as part of its agreement with Symbotic.
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Sprouts accused of falsely labeling private label tableware as ‘compostable’
A class action lawsuit claims the grocer and manufacturer marked the products as compostable despite containing “forever chemicals.”
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Weis names new chief operating officer
The grocery company promoted Bob Gleeson to the role, in which he’ll oversee areas such as merchandising, store operations and asset protection.
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Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs
Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China.
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Private label sales hit record in 2024
Store brand sales increased nearly 4% to $271 billion, according to a new report.
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H-E-B buys property for first namesake store in Dallas
The grocery chain bought a nearly 10-acre site in the city as it expands its presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
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Target taps new execs to lead store and digital teams
Two longtime company veterans are retiring as part of the changes, which came as the retailer reported encouraging sales growth in the holiday season.
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States ramp up efforts to cut their grocery taxes
Kansas just eliminated its tax on food ingredients, while at least four other states are working to cut or reduce theirs.
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ColumnThe Friday Checkout: Albertsons takes off the gloves as it looks to save money
The grocer’s CEO declared last month that it was in “strong financial condition,” but layoffs announced this week suggest a bumpy road ahead.
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Why an independent grocer is holding the line on egg prices
Connecticut supermarket chain LaBonne’s Markets sees the ongoing egg shortage as an opportunity to demonstrate to shoppers that it is focused on helping them afford groceries, CEO Bob LaBonne Jr. said.
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Deep DiveHow discounters will evolve in 2025
Discount grocers can set themselves up for a year of accelerated growth if they continue to remain relevant to consumers with more than just reduced prices, industry observers said.
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Albertsons announces corporate layoffs
The grocer didn’t offer specifics, though a WARN notice in Arizona noted that the company is firing 225 corporate office employees in Phoenix.
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Target cut its go-to-market timeframe from 7 months to 8 weeks. Here’s why.
The retailer has created an operating model that quickly enables it to bring new trends to consumers.
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Grocery e-commerce finishes 2024 on a high note
The delivery, pickup and ship-to-home channels all posted gains in December as the sector hit $9.6 billion in sales for the month, Brick Meets Click and Mercatus said.
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ReposiTrak and Upshop partner to help retailers meet food traceability standards
The companies are connecting their platforms to assist grocers in reducing shrink, boosting sales and complying with updated federal regulations governing how they track high-risk food items.
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FMI raises concerns about FDA’s proposed front-of-pack nutrition labels
The trade group said it is worried the proposed mandate would oversimplify a product’s dietary makeup and require costly redesigns of most food packaging labels.
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New Seasons parts ways with CEO, names retail head
Nancy Lebold has stepped down after nearly four years in the top role at the West Coast food retailer.
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Kroger’s meal kit company referred to FTC over advertising claims
Home Chef did not follow through on its promise to “permanently discontinue” claims that compared its offerings to HelloFresh, according to the National Advertising Division.
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How grocers can tackle food accessibility challenges
As retailers look to appeal to people in underserved areas, industry leaders recently weighed in on key issues, from improving operations to reaching SNAP shoppers.
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How Walmart’s latest brand refresh reinforces bigger digital ambitions
The refresh introduces more vibrant colors and promotes the brand’s spark logo as a stronger standalone asset.
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Instacart strikes deals to bring smart carts to independent grocers
Under the partnerships, Dumac Business Systems and Truno Retail Technology Solutions will handle implementation, maintenance and support of the carts for retailers.
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Fareway purchases two family-owned stores
The acquisition of a pair of Brothers Market locations in Iowa continues the regional grocer’s growth in its home state.
